Attendance ar Nationals games is so very white ....

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There's a whole conversation that's been going on in the sports world about how Black people dont play baseball. Adam Jones is one of few. I became aware of the ongoing convo during the Kaepernick take-a-knee thing...and how it wasn't relevant in the baseball world.

OP, if this is something that you are *really* interested in, all you have to do is google "why dont black people play baseball". The first URL was this espn article from a few years ago http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/9186117/why-african-americans-play-pro-baseball

Yes, it's just cringe inducing to me to see the lack of diversity in the attendees. It should make everyone feel ashamed.

Why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I think the far more interesting question is what the F do white people get out of watching boring baseball games? Black people simply are not as boring as whites. Maybe we need outreach to help white people find more interesting hobbies.

Baseball is like church - many attend, but few understand. If you think baseball is boring, you either aren't paying close enough attention or don't really understand the game. Most likely both.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Whites invented all popular sports. Just like they invented every system of government , 99 percent of all modern machinery , systems , energy harnessing methods, agricultural methods, entertainment delivery systems, medical procedures /technology and drugs, transportation systems , education systems and information technology along with the Internet , microprocessor and smartphones.

Ok, God, the terminally annoying U.Md. booster is also a baseball fan.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I think the far more interesting question is what the F do white people get out of watching boring baseball games? Black people simply are not as boring as whites. Maybe we need outreach to help white people find more interesting hobbies.

Baseball is like church - many attend, but few understand. If you think baseball is boring, you either aren't paying close enough attention or don't really understand the game. Most likely both.

It's fun to play and fun to watch as a kid. And it's much better watching at a stadium as opposed to watching on tv. I don't know anyone under 80 who watches an entire non playoff game on tv.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I think the far more interesting question is what the F do white people get out of watching boring baseball games? Black people simply are not as boring as whites. Maybe we need outreach to help white people find more interesting hobbies.

Baseball is like church - many attend, but few understand. If you think baseball is boring, you either aren't paying close enough attention or don't really understand the game. Most likely both.

Ok, George Will.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I think the far more interesting question is what the F do white people get out of watching boring baseball games? Black people simply are not as boring as whites. Maybe we need outreach to help white people find more interesting hobbies.

Baseball is like church - many attend, but few understand. If you think baseball is boring, you either aren't paying close enough attention or don't really understand the game. Most likely both.

Ok, George Will.

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. George's twice daily flashes of being correct generally involve baseball.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I think the far more interesting question is what the F do white people get out of watching boring baseball games? Black people simply are not as boring as whites. Maybe we need outreach to help white people find more interesting hobbies.

Baseball is like church - many attend, but few understand. If you think baseball is boring, you either aren't paying close enough attention or don't really understand the game. Most likely both.

Ok, George Will.

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. George's twice daily flashes of being correct generally involve baseball.

Indeed.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I think the far more interesting question is what the F do white people get out of watching boring baseball games? Black people simply are not as boring as whites. Maybe we need outreach to help white people find more interesting hobbies.

Baseball is like church - many attend, but few understand. If you think baseball is boring, you either aren't paying close enough attention or don't really understand the game. Most likely both.

It's fun to play and fun to watch as a kid. And it's much better watching at a stadium as opposed to watching on tv. I don't know anyone under 80 who watches an entire non playoff game on tv.

I know lots of people who do that. I know some who pay extra for the privilege (MLB TV or team specific apps). Go to someplace like Boston and there are definitely people who watch nearly every Red Sox game.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's a whole conversation that's been going on in the sports world about how Black people dont play baseball. Adam Jones is one of few. I became aware of the ongoing convo during the Kaepernick take-a-knee thing...and how it wasn't relevant in the baseball world.

OP, if this is something that you are *really* interested in, all you have to do is google "why dont black people play baseball". The first URL was this espn article from a few years ago http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/9186117/why-african-americans-play-pro-baseball

Yes, it's just cringe inducing to me to see the lack of diversity in the attendees. It should make everyone feel ashamed.

Why?

And who is "everyone"?

As someone else posted, Nats baseball is one of the cheapest professional sports games to attend in the DC area. Certainly cheaper than basketball, football, or hockey. If money is the issue then I'd expect to see more less-affluent folks of whatever color at minor league games -- I don't know if that's the case.

As for "outreach" to minority communities -- isn't this done already? There is Nats advertising all over the city -- on buses, inside subway stations, in newspapers, and on the radio.

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Anonymous wrote:I mean, game after game, streams of fans--almost all of whom are white--at these games. Is there outreach to minority communities? What's going on here--only rich people can afford tickets and parking? It bothers me.

LOL OP, ever been to a HOCKEY game?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I mean, game after game, streams of fans--almost all of whom are white--at these games. Is there outreach to minority communities? What's going on here--only rich people can afford tickets and parking? It bothers me.

LOL OP, ever been to a HOCKEY game?

Yes, of course.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I think the far more interesting question is what the F do white people get out of watching boring baseball games? Black people simply are not as boring as whites. Maybe we need outreach to help white people find more interesting hobbies.

Baseball is like church - many attend, but few understand. If you think baseball is boring, you either aren't paying close enough attention or don't really understand the game. Most likely both.

It's fun to play and fun to watch as a kid. And it's much better watching at a stadium as opposed to watching on tv. I don't know anyone under 80 who watches an entire non playoff game on tv.

I know lots of people who do that. I know some who pay extra for the privilege (MLB TV or team specific apps). Go to someplace like Boston and there are definitely people who watch nearly every Red Sox game.

It's probably an excuse to drink.

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They're all manning the concession stands...seriously OP I'm surprised this even registered. It's par for the course with some sports. As a Black person, doesn't bother me one bit. People should spend there time/money/energy doing what they like. I wouldn't be there if it weren't for my kids or free tickets

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Anonymous wrote:Baseball is an expensive game to play as a child. It requires specialized field space and equipment and organization to field 2 teams to play against each other. Compare that to basketball, which really only requires a ball and hoop and can be played 1 on 1 or with full teams. Baseball hasn't been a popular urban sport in years.

Have you ridden the green line out to a game? Navy yard is like last call for white people on the trains. It's kind of funny.

You don't have to pay for Little League (at least in FFX. County where I live) if you can't afford it.

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It's Baseball, not Basketball. Duh.