Wednesday September 27, 2023
  • Venezuela
  • Mexico
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Podcast
Versión Español
PanAm Post
  • Home
  • Regions
    • South America
    • North America
    • Central America
    • Caribbean
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Authors
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Regions
    • South America
    • North America
    • Central America
    • Caribbean
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Authors
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
PanAm Post
No Result
View All Result

Home » Socialism Is Destroying Venezuelan Baseball

Socialism Is Destroying Venezuelan Baseball

Guest Contributor by Guest Contributor
March 1, 2016
in Featured, Free Markets, Opinion, Politics, South America, Venezuela
FacebookTwitterTelegramWhatsapp

By Lawrence J. McQuillan

Spring is around the corner, which means the 2016 Major League Baseball (MLB) season starts soon. Baseball has long been an international game, but more so today than ever.

RelatedArticles

The night Chris Rock turned into a 12-year-old whiny bully victim

The night Chris Rock turned into a 12-year-old whiny bully victim

March 26, 2023
The new socialist supremacisms: a maoist cultural revolution undermines the US

The new socialist supremacisms: a maoist cultural revolution undermines the US

August 21, 2021

On opening day last year, 230 players on the 25-man rosters and inactive lists were born outside the 50 U.S. states, or 27 percent of the players. They represented 17 countries and territories outside the U.S.

The Dominican Republic led with 83 foreign-born players. Venezuela was second with 65 players including two-time MVP Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers, All-Star Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros, and 2012 World Series MVP Pablo Sandoval, then with the San Francisco Giants. But Venezuela’s prominence could soon end.

Baseball in Venezuela was introduced by US oil workers in the early 20th century. MLB teams once had 23 Venezuelan baseball academies to develop top prospects.

But due to devastating economic problems created by the socialist government in Venezuela, only four academies remain.

https://twitter.com/elnacinews365/status/704404993827168256

Venezuela has less economic freedom than any country in the world. Widespread crime, chronic food shortages, and hyperinflation have prompted teams to close their academies and exit the country.

The departure of baseball academies has hurt local economies and reduced entertainment options for residents – baseball is the national pastime in Venezuela.

Closing the academies has also made it more difficult for young prospects to pursue their dreams — the greatest loss of all.

Below is an excellent story by National Public Radio on the plight of baseball in Venezuela that’s worth listening to for anyone who is a fan of baseball and supporter of liberty.

This article was originally published on the Independent Institute‘s blog.

Tags: 21st century socialismbaseball in Venezuelacrisis in VenezuelaHugo Cháveznicolás maduro
Guest Contributor

Guest Contributor

Related Posts

The night Chris Rock turned into a 12-year-old whiny bully victim
Columnists

The night Chris Rock turned into a 12-year-old whiny bully victim

March 26, 2023
The new socialist supremacisms: a maoist cultural revolution undermines the US
Columnists

The new socialist supremacisms: a maoist cultural revolution undermines the US

August 21, 2021
GETTR: the powerful weapon of Trump and international right wing
United States

GETTR: the powerful weapon of Trump and international right wing

July 13, 2021
News

Maduro’s Trial Falls Behind Despite Coordination Between Interim Government and ICC

June 15, 2021
Three Signs That Elon Musk Has the World at His Fingertips
Columnists

Trump Against Suppression of Human Rights

February 1, 2021
Three Signs That Elon Musk Has the World at His Fingertips
News

15 Republicans Who Voted Against Trump Are Already Facing the Consequences

February 1, 2021
Next Post
Havana, the City of Scarcity

Havana, the City of Scarcity

Subscribe free and never miss another breaking story

  • Venezuela
  • Mexico
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Podcast

© 2020 PanAm Post - Design & Develop by NEW DREAM GLOBAL CORP. - Privacy policy

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Regions
    • South America
    • North America
    • Central America
    • Caribbean
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Authors
  • Contact

© 2020 PanAm Post - Design & Develop by NEW DREAM GLOBAL CORP. - Privacy policy

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Privacy and Cookie Policy.