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Diversity of Major League Baseball

By tcrosset

  • First Black Professional Baseball Player

    First Black Professional Baseball Player
    Moses Fleetwood Walker broke the color barrier in professional baseball, playing several seasons in the American Association with the Toledo Blue Stockings. Went on to write the most learned book by a pro athlete.
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  • American and National Leagues begin cooperation

    American and National Leagues begin cooperation
    The two leagues began play in 1901 and 1876, respectively. With the cooperation of the two leagues the first World Series was played in 1903 featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Americans

  • First Latinos in the MLB

    First Latinos in the MLB
    Rafeal Almeida and Armando Marsans joined the Cincinnati Reds of the National League in 1911. They were only allowed admission into the league because their skin was light enough not to be considered "dark-skin" by the league.

  • Jackie Robinson wins MVP

    Jackie Robinson wins MVP
    In 1949 Jackie Robinson, who also won Rookie of the Year in 1947, becomes the first minority to win MVP in the MLB. He made the all-star team and led the league in batting average.

  • First Asian in the MLB

    First Asian in the MLB
    Masanori Murakami sees success as a relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants at the age of 20. Through his two seasons in the MLB he played in 54 games, striking out 100 batters and earning 5 wins.

  • First Minority Umpire

    First Minority Umpire
    On April 11 Emmett Ashford makes his MLM umpire debut in D.C. Stadium. He quickly became a sensation, becoming known for sprinting around the infield after foul balls or plays on the bases. He went on to umpire an All Star game and the 1970 World Series.

  • First Minority Manager in the MLB

    First Minority Manager in the MLB
    Following a short playing in the MLB Cuban-born Preston Gomez is hired by the San Diego Padres to be their manager. Although he finished his career as a manger in 1980 with a losing record he was known as an aggressive manager unafraid to take risks.

  • Most Diverse Year in MLB History

    Most Diverse Year in MLB History
    With 27.7% latinos, 10.4% blacks, and 2% asians comprising team rosters the league has their most diverse season in terms of roster makeup in its history.

  • Diversity Fellowship Program

    Diversity Fellowship Program
    The MLB begins to offer fellowship programs to people of color and females. Those selected work in baseball operations, rules and regulations, and in the league economic department. Commissioner Rob Manfred states "This new initiative is one of our most significant efforts to recruit the most talented array of diverse individuals who are interested in pursuing a long-term career in baseball."

  • 2018 World Series

    2018 World Series
    The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers matchup marks the first World Series matchup between two managers of minority. After being former teammates on the Dodgers and both winning a World Series as a player in Boston, the Red Sox' Alex Cora and the Dodger's Dave Roberts manage their teams to the October Classic.