This month, 21 current and former Major League Baseball players invested their own money in youth baseball. If that sounds like a feel-good story in which baseball’s past paves the way for baseball’s future, think again.

The MLB team invested in Perfect Game, a company that holds pricey tournaments and prospect showcases for college and professional scouts. But those events aren’t for everyone. For example, at a recent weekend tournament for Houston-area 8-year-olds, the company charged a $750 entry fee.

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The Cost of Youth Baseball Is Getting Absurd

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21.04.2024

This month, 21 current and former Major League Baseball players invested their own money in youth baseball. If that sounds like........

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