@atsbaseball: What happened to the Black American baseball player? African-American representation in the MLB peaked in the mid-1970s to early 1980s, reaching approximately 18.7% of players in 1981. Since then it has dropped to UNDER 7% as of 2023. We’ve asked MLB legends – like Barry Bonds, Gary Sheffield, and Eric Davis – why this is the case, and there are several theories out there. The NBA’s rise, an influx of Latin-born players, a lack of Black coaches and scouts in the minor leagues, have all contributed to the drop. Seeing the 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, which had just two African-Americans on a roster of 40, made us think of what Team USA could have looked like in the 80’s and 90’s. What’s your theory? Why do you think we’re seeing less and less Black American players in the MLB each year? #MLB #baseball

gladvillainy :

Where’s the love for Eric Davis? He was dope

Makaveli :

We’re being priced out. As somebody who played and coaches now, it gets more and more expensive every year.

Shayna sweet :

Kenny lofton that my cousin

IAmCubberlane? :

signed my son up for little league this year and I've already spent more than 500$

Cam Collier :

We here

cutlass_72 :

Old school BP jerseys 🔥

Chris Murphy :

Where is my boy Eric Davis don’t forget about him. Why does he never get love? He was a great player.

Duece4 :

Tony G arguably the best hitter ever

Wally Berget :

That first pic with Junior, Barry and the Crime Dog (1992 ASG) is a great pic.

SmooveVibez :

because the sport has gotten expensive in the US. Travel ball and local little leagues now cost $200+ just to get started. Plus extra money spent throughout the season

DEREK :

Griffey JR #1 then Bonds

0dinsLostEye :

Bob Gibson needs to be on this list

H G :

I been asking this question for years .

➡️🆙 :

My goat Tony Gwynn

Mr.Payne :

Gwynn the goat 🐐

Sheldon :

THIS IS BASEBALL!!! LEGENDS EVERYWHERE!!!😎

Jeremy Mathews :

Where’s Bo and Dion in your clips ?

Warren John Adams :

I did not know Gary Sheffield ever played for San Diego!

aahwoowoo :

Shantelle H :

I have loved baseball all my life but going to games now is disappointing, very few familiar faces...let's not forget Gary Sheffield, Joe Carter, Tony Gwynn, Terry Pendleton, Mo Vaughn,Cecil Fielder ...

HeavyDuty :

Who is 30 with the Expos?... Danny Tartabull ?

soliz6191904 :

Got a Ozzie smith, Gary Sheffield, Roberto alomar, ect. All padres 90s Topps cards. Benito Santiago. Sammy Sosa rookie with the white Sox. Should I start a channel? Showing the cards and their highlights

Rod :

My childhood in a nutshell. 😅

soliz6191904 :

I have all their early Topps baseball cards. Binder worth at least 10k maybe more

tileonlion :

I remember my older brother telling me. This is it. This is the moment. Reggie Jackson is a New York Yankee. We went to every opening day he was in a Yankees uniform.