Summary
Darryl Strawberry emphasized the need for Major League Baseball (MLB) to better develop and market the game in inner cities to increase the percentage of Black players, which currently stands at 6.2%. He noted the decline of organized inner city baseball and the shift of parks to other sports, criticizing MLB’s marketing strategies compared to basketball. Strawberry highlighted that attracting young Black athletes requires a focus on compelling marketing similar to that of basketball, which draws youth through player and merchandise promotion.
