Percentage of Black Players in MLB Rises

by Associated Press , April 16, 2009

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Lapchick released the study on Jackie Robinson Day, the 62nd anniversary of when Robinson broke the major league color barrier. The New York Mets dedicated the Jackie Robinson Rotunda at Citi Field on Wednesday.

“Bud Selig has led the way on these issues in MLB which achieved this through strong records for race in the commissioner’s office, as well as at the levels of manager, coach, general manager and the professional administrators of teams,” Lapchick said. “MLB continues to have an outstanding record for diversity initiatives.”

He said the percentage of minority employees in the commissioner’s office went up to 34 percent from 28 percent.

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