Professional baseball player demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional baseball player gender statistics
1.7% of professional baseball players are women and 98.3% of professional baseball players are men.
- Male, 98.3%
- Female, 1.7%
Professional baseball player gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.3% |
| Female | 1.7% |
Professional baseball player gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,487
Female income
$48,189
Professional baseball player gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional baseball player positions over time. Currently, 1.7% of professional baseball players are female.
Professional baseball player gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 2011 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2015 | 92.52% | 7.48% |
| 2016 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2017 | 91.97% | 8.03% |
| 2018 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2021 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
Professional baseball player related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional 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% |
| Professional Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Professional baseball player demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional baseball players is White, which makes up 72.8% of all professional baseball players. Comparatively, 8.9% of professional baseball players are Black or African American and 7.5% of professional 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%
Professional baseball player race
| Professional 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% |
Professional baseball player race and ethnicity over time
See how professional baseball player racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional 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% |
Professional baseball player wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown professional baseball players have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino professional baseball players have the lowest average salary at $49,406.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,426 |
| White | $49,665 |
| Black or African American | $49,712 |
| Asian | $51,295 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,406 |
Professional baseball player age breakdown
The average age of professional baseball players is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the professional baseball player population.
Professional baseball player age breakdown
| Professional Baseball Player Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Professional baseball player educational attainment
The most common degree for professional baseball players is bachelor's degree, with 82% of professional baseball players earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Professional baseball players by degree level
| Professional baseball player degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Professional baseball player wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional baseball players with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,431 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, professional baseball players earn a median annual income of $59,134 compared to $49,243 for professional baseball players with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,431 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,681 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,134 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,243 |
Professional baseball player employment statistics
Most professional baseball players work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where professional baseball players work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional baseball players work.
Professional baseball player jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Professional baseball player jobs by company type
Employees with the professional baseball player job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional baseball players prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Professional baseball player jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 9% |
Professional baseball player jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional baseball players are hospitality, non profits and government.
Professional baseball player industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 34% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Professional baseball player turnover and employment statistics
Professional baseball player unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional baseball players between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional baseball player unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional 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 professional baseball player tenure
The average professional baseball player stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,068 professional baseball players resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional baseball player tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Professional baseball player LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Professional Baseball Player | 6.54% | - |
| Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,483 |
| Vocal Performer | 8.54% | 136 |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | 274 |
| Video Producer | 14.31% | 10,484 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Similar professional baseball player jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,483 |
| Vocal Performer | 8.54% | 136 |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | 274 |
| Video Producer | 14.31% | 10,484 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional baseball players
The most common foreign language among professional baseball players is Spanish at 90.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 3.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
- Spanish, 90.9%
- Czech, 3.0%
- Portuguese, 3.0%
- French, 3.0%
Professional baseball player languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 90.9% |
| Czech | 3.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.0% |
| French | 3.0% |
