Fantasy baseball, best described as a “wacky” idea turned into a multi-billion-dollar activity, is often the cause of excitement, frustration, and addictive fun for those who play. It is a game in which people manage rosters of league baseball players and those who participate compete against each other using statistics to score points.
Luis Muncharaz ‘16 supports this market by stating that, “Although it is claimed to be just a game, people such as myself take it seriously; it is much more than just a game in which people manage rosters of league baseball players.”
In addition, Rachel Breslau ‘17 adds that, “You must constantly keep up with stats of players and teams, and think critically, but the most important part is having a passion for it.”
Recently, Miguel Cabrera former Detroit Tigers player has been, again, catalogued as the highest ranked in the game of fantasy baseball. The two-time American League most valued player started off his career as a player of the Florida Marlins in his early career and quickly worked his way up to the minor leagues where he played for the Marlins for several years and was later traded to the Detroit Tigers. Cabrera is now the best hitter in baseball with a low strikeout percentage.
Closely following the legend of Miguel Cabrera, another valuable player, Mike Trout is recognized as the second most-valued player in fantasy baseball. Cabrera plays for the Los Angeles Angels and is an American professional baseball center fielder. Additionally, he expanded his achievements when he won his third All Star award in 2012. Trout was signed into the team by the Angels in 2009 when he started his professional career. By 2010, Trout was nationally recognized as the Angles’ third best player and second overall baseball prospect. In 2012, the two legendary figures competed against one another in a competition to secure the title of being the Most Valued Player. After a vigorous competition, Miguel Cabrera proudly secured the title and thus became the first player since 1967 to win a triple crown.
Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout are just one of the few legendary figures who received significant amount of recognitions throughout their career. The world of fantasy baseball depends upon the performance of the chosen players. The future market of fantasy baseball is unpredictable, yet it will surely be followed closely by media and fans alike.