In 2023, the average of players within each MLB team was between around 26-30 years old. This is considered to be the prime of a player's career, as they are typically at their peak physical and athletic ability at this age.
Who is the oldest player in the MLB?
In 2023, the average age of the players on the New York Yankees' roster was 28.3 years. Out of all the teams in MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers had the highest average player age. In the same year, the Toronto Blue Jays' average player age was 29.6 years.
What is Major League Baseball?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada. It comprises 30 teams, 29 of which are located in the United States and one in Canada. The teams are divided into two leagues: the American League (AL) and the National League (NL), and each league is further divided into three divisions: East, Central, and West. The teams play a 162-game regular season schedule, with the goal of earning a spot in the postseason, which consists of the AL and NL Championship Series, and the World Series. The team that wins the World Series is declared the champion of the MLB.
Fans watch at home and live in the stadiums
There are many ways to enjoy MLB games, whether you are a die-hard fan, a casual viewer, or a player yourself. You can watch games on TV, or stream them live online. In 2022, the average TV viewership of MLB World Series games stood at 11.8 million. Additionally, many teams have their own websites, social media accounts, and mobile apps that allow fans to stay up-to-date with the latest news, scores, and player stats. It is also possible to purchase tickets to games and watch the action live at the stadium. In 2022, the average attendance at the games in the MLB was 26,808.
Major League Baseball rosters by average player age in 2023
(in years)
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ESPN.com. (September 12, 2023). Major League Baseball rosters by average player age in 2023 (in years) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/236223/major-league-baseball-clubs-by-average-age-of-players/
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Major League Baseball rosters by average player age in 2023 (in years) [Graph], ESPN.com, September 12, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/236223/major-league-baseball-clubs-by-average-age-of-players/