Future of baseball in the video game era

Baseball is a vital part of the American culture. There aren't many who have studied in the United States and not played the game during their childhood or atleast in college. This speaks volumes about how seriously Americans take this game. Precisely why there is so much rivalry on the field between colleges. The same kind of on-field rivalry can also be seen in interschool baseball tournaments.

There is a fear for the future of baseball in the U.S.. What with video games and other such recreational options taking priority over outdoor activity. These days, children can connect more with ‘Call of Duty', ‘The Legend of Zelda' and other video games than home runs. Infact, things are not as gloomy as it appears. Let's discover what lies ahead for this beloved game.

Role of college in the development of baseball

Colleges and universities play a big role in keeping the future of the game in safe custody, atleast for now. With the kind of players coming up from college baseball leagues, one can say that the game is still played with enthusiasm by college goers in the USA. To get into a college baseball team is also not easy due to the steep competition. There is also no dearth for spectators in stadiums.

Baseball in schools

School kids are most influenced by the culture of video games. Their sedentary lifestyle is making many of them getting in the grasp of diseases like obesity and diabetes.  The issue has been identified by parents and school authorities. Schools in the USA have included different types of games in their curriculum. Baseball and softball often top the list of games introduced in schools. It feels great to see them play dressed in colorful jerseys and pants and baseball cap or fastpitch softball cap. If your child is glued to his/her computer screen, game console or smartphone, get a pair of baseball uniform and tell them to go out and play with friends.

Impact of Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball is the torch bearer of the development of the game in the United States. It has more young and promising stars than in the previous years. The competition level in the League is quite high as a different champion emerges every new season. Number of parks for the game has also increased in the last 20 years, so does the revenue, from $1 billion to around $8 billion. Success of the MLB can also be attributed to the support of the local governments who allow teams to use parks for their matches.

Local youth clubs

One can't ignore the importance of local baseball clubs in the development of the game. It feels heartening to see youth in their baseball club's jerseys and caps and fighting it out in the middle. Local tournaments also draw lots of interest from people. Local clubs are a great platform for youths who want to make the career in the sport.

All these factors allude to the fact that youngsters are really interested in taking the rich legacy of former players of the game forward.