[man of Yosemite]

Like many sporting events, The enormous salaries of the players have forced ticket prices so high that poor people can't afford to frequent baseball games. I noticed the same thing at the Staples Center watching a Laker game a few weeks back. Couple this with schools cutting out sporting events to save money, and fewer kids are looking at sports, especially lower income kids.

[Paradox]

The enormous salaries of the players have forced ticket prices so high that poor people can't afford to frequent baseball games

The same is true of Football and Basketball, and yet they have no problems getting black players. It could be something cultural perhaps. Maybe its the fact that not many guys make an instant sensation in Baseball, where you have to get through the minors.

[ladyjane]

poor people can't afford to frequent baseball games.

You're kidding, right? Poor kids spend hundreds of dollars on shoes, cell phones, etc. Not only that, if they can't afford a baseball ticket they certainly can't afford a ticket to a football game - yet no decline in black football players.

More likely it 's the opportunity to play for football and basketball college teams. More exciting and more money.

[Blue Scourge]

Yeah, ticket prices are through the roof...there is no way I would even be able to dream about going to a NBA game...I just do not make enough right now...well I could but I need to make my car payment more than I need to go see the wizards.