Baseball Player demographics and statistics in the US
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Baseball Player gender statistics
1.6% of baseball players are women and 98.4% of baseball players are men.
- Male, 98.4%
- Female, 1.6%
Baseball Player gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.4% |
| Female | 1.6% |
Baseball Player gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$50,534
Female Income
$48,231
Baseball Player gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in baseball player positions over time. Currently, 1.6% of baseball players are female.
Baseball Player gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2011 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2012 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2013 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2014 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2015 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2017 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 98.47% | 1.53% |
| 2020 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2021 | 98.38% | 1.62% |
Baseball Player related jobs gender ratio
We compared baseball players with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Baseball Player demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among baseball players is White, which makes up 72.8% of all baseball players. Comparatively, 8.9% of baseball players are Black or African American and 7.5% of baseball players are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Baseball Player Race
| Baseball Player Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Baseball Player race and ethnicity over time
See how baseball player racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Baseball Player race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.64% | 6.39% | 3.67% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 79.62% | 6.91% | 3.79% | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 80.05% | 5.32% | 4.41% | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 77.41% | 6.27% | 3.84% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 78.39% | 6.67% | 3.59% | 7.89% |
| 2015 | 79.26% | 5.55% | 3.97% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 75.87% | 7.34% | 4.47% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 77.01% | 6.59% | 3.84% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 80.88% | 6.74% | 2.17% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 78.07% | 6.76% | 3.93% | 7.20% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 5.84% | 3.05% | 9.64% |
| 2021 | 72.83% | 8.90% | 3.75% | 7.49% |
Baseball Player wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown baseball players have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino baseball players have the lowest average salary at $49,450.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,479 |
| White | $49,710 |
| Black or African American | $49,757 |
| Asian | $51,344 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,450 |
Baseball Player age breakdown
The average age of baseball players is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the baseball player population.
Baseball Player age breakdown
| Baseball Player Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Baseball Player educational attainment
The most common degree for baseball players is bachelor's degree, with 72% of baseball players earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Baseball Players by degree level
| Baseball Player Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Baseball Player wage gap by degree level
According to the data, baseball players with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,504 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, baseball players earn a median annual income of $59,206 compared to $49,287 for baseball players with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,504 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,718 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,206 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,287 |
Baseball Player employment statistics
Most baseball players work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where baseball players work
Below, you can see the size of companies where baseball players work.
Baseball Player jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Baseball Player jobs by company type
Employees with the baseball player job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most baseball players prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Baseball Player jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 5% |
Baseball Player jobs by industry
The most common industries for baseball players are education, hospitality and manufacturing.
Baseball Player industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Baseball Player turnover and employment statistics
Baseball Player unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for baseball players between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Baseball Player unemployment rate by year
| Year | Baseball Player Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 5.77% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 9.09% |
Average baseball player tenure
The average baseball player stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 605 baseball players resumes in Zippia's database.
Baseball Player tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Baseball Player LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of baseball players that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Identifier | 5.42% | 23 |
| Baseball Player | 6.54% | - |
| Head Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 22,008 |
| Pianist | 8.54% | 99 |
| Movie Stunt Performer | 13.74% | 188 |
| Regional Program Director | 14.31% | 96,999 |
| Minister Of Music | 30.45% | 2,661 |
Similar baseball player jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Identifier | 5.42% | 23 |
| Head Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 22,008 |
| Pianist | 8.54% | 99 |
| Movie Stunt Performer | 13.74% | 188 |
| Regional Program Director | 14.31% | 96,999 |
| Minister Of Music | 30.45% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by baseball players
The most common foreign language among baseball players is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 5.6% and Korean is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Swedish, 5.6%
- Korean, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
- Hebrew, 5.6%
Baseball Player languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Swedish | 5.6% |
| Korean | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Hebrew | 5.6% |
