When Dr. Spencer first asked our class how many Korean baseball players were in the Majors, I could only think of a select few. I was shocked to know that there were over 10 players in the Big Leagues. I think that’s really good for Korea and also for the teams that have these players on them. Having Korean born players on your team gives your team a whole new target market because people watching in Korea will begin watching their favorite players and in turn by merchandise and become fans of the team etc.
It’s also great for the game of baseball in general because of the fact that more people in Korea will be exposed to the game if they take interest in watching it to see their favorite players perform over in America.
Overall I feel that having players from other countries will increase competition in the MLB while gaining a whole new target market and fan base.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The WBC and its global impact
1. In the Klein article "growing the game" means attempting expand the game of baseball globally. The goal is to make the game of baseball more popular in other countries. I believe that the WBC is doing a good job by trying to get countries involved where baseball is not their number one sport. Having an event like the WBC is a good way to bring people from all different cultural backgrounds together to enjoy a game loved by many. I still believe that soccer is the most successfully globalized sport and that to be successful, the WBC should try and model their campaign after FIFA.
2. Some of the Pros. of having baseball on a global level would be spreading more world wide awareness of the game of baseball. Alot of other countries know little about the game and the rules when being played so introducing the game on a global level would spark more interest.
Another positive thing about playing baseball on a global level is the revenue increase it can have. If there was an international league then countries could benefit from the teams they created and even use their new teams to attract new consumers in the global market. From tickets to jerseys to memorabilia, the new teams would create a whole new market in the countries interested.
I believe the cons of this situation would be rivalries that could develop between countries because of political issues and other disputes. It would be a bad idea if North Korea played South Korea in a baseball game because of their political differences and the tension between the two countries.
Another con could be finding enough teams to join an international league. Baseball is and has always been an American sport and I feel that some countries may be deterred by that fact.
3. I would say that the best thing to do is keep trying to bring the game of baseball to countries by starting small. Implementing more youth sport and marketing the game successfully are great ways at introducing the sport on a global level. Also, having athletes that are baseball legends or role models from that select country would be a great way to spread the game of baseball to more people.
2. Some of the Pros. of having baseball on a global level would be spreading more world wide awareness of the game of baseball. Alot of other countries know little about the game and the rules when being played so introducing the game on a global level would spark more interest.
Another positive thing about playing baseball on a global level is the revenue increase it can have. If there was an international league then countries could benefit from the teams they created and even use their new teams to attract new consumers in the global market. From tickets to jerseys to memorabilia, the new teams would create a whole new market in the countries interested.
I believe the cons of this situation would be rivalries that could develop between countries because of political issues and other disputes. It would be a bad idea if North Korea played South Korea in a baseball game because of their political differences and the tension between the two countries.
Another con could be finding enough teams to join an international league. Baseball is and has always been an American sport and I feel that some countries may be deterred by that fact.
3. I would say that the best thing to do is keep trying to bring the game of baseball to countries by starting small. Implementing more youth sport and marketing the game successfully are great ways at introducing the sport on a global level. Also, having athletes that are baseball legends or role models from that select country would be a great way to spread the game of baseball to more people.
Friday, September 2, 2011
First Blog Intro!
My name is Nick Braun and I'm originally from Dallas, TX. Ive been following sports my whole life and when my senior year of high school rolled around, I became interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry. I have family in the Sandusky area and have been coming to Ohio ever since I was a kid so I was familiar with the surrounding area. I applied to BGSU because of their sports management program and the fact that I wanted to get out on my own and experience what BGSU had to offer.
In high school I played on the golf team and ever since I have been thinking of thinking of working in the golf industry. To me, golf is one of the toughest sports because you have to be mentally strong to compete because often the the person you are competing against is yourself. If you hit a bad shot, you have to be able to stay focused and shake those negative thoughts to succeed on the next one.
I love all types of sports but i would have to say that my top 5 are college football, golf, the NFL , soccer, and the NBA
I would say college football is my favorite sport to watch because of the passion of the fans and the players. I believe there is so much more passion in college football because the athletes in it are working their hardest to make it a career and get drafted by an NFL team. I'm not saying the NFL does not have passionate players because I would say that to commit to a team the way the pros do and put all their sweat and time into trying to be a successful team, they genuinely enjoy competing in the league. Its recent incidents like the Chris Johnson contract negotiations where he demanded to be the highest payed running back/play maker in the NFL, shows me that money rules everything in the NFL. That is one reason I'm glad college athletes do not get paid because I feel a wide variety of new problems would arise from the situation.
If I could see one sporting event I would like to see a soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Soccer "futbol" is the most popular sport in the world and these two teams are some of the best. I would really like to be there to experience the sights and the sounds of the stadium as the two teams took the field to compete. I believe that soccer fans are some of the most passionate and loyal fans as well. Hearing all of the different team chants and listening to the roar of the crowd as a goal went into the net would be a rewarding experience.
I expect to have an even greater knowledge of what the impact of sports has on the world globally and I look forward to blogging throughout the semester. This is my first blog and I'm new to this type of communication but I'm excited to post my opinions and views on the sporting world in the future.
In high school I played on the golf team and ever since I have been thinking of thinking of working in the golf industry. To me, golf is one of the toughest sports because you have to be mentally strong to compete because often the the person you are competing against is yourself. If you hit a bad shot, you have to be able to stay focused and shake those negative thoughts to succeed on the next one.
I love all types of sports but i would have to say that my top 5 are college football, golf, the NFL , soccer, and the NBA
I would say college football is my favorite sport to watch because of the passion of the fans and the players. I believe there is so much more passion in college football because the athletes in it are working their hardest to make it a career and get drafted by an NFL team. I'm not saying the NFL does not have passionate players because I would say that to commit to a team the way the pros do and put all their sweat and time into trying to be a successful team, they genuinely enjoy competing in the league. Its recent incidents like the Chris Johnson contract negotiations where he demanded to be the highest payed running back/play maker in the NFL, shows me that money rules everything in the NFL. That is one reason I'm glad college athletes do not get paid because I feel a wide variety of new problems would arise from the situation.
If I could see one sporting event I would like to see a soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Soccer "futbol" is the most popular sport in the world and these two teams are some of the best. I would really like to be there to experience the sights and the sounds of the stadium as the two teams took the field to compete. I believe that soccer fans are some of the most passionate and loyal fans as well. Hearing all of the different team chants and listening to the roar of the crowd as a goal went into the net would be a rewarding experience.
I expect to have an even greater knowledge of what the impact of sports has on the world globally and I look forward to blogging throughout the semester. This is my first blog and I'm new to this type of communication but I'm excited to post my opinions and views on the sporting world in the future.
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