The article discusses the historical struggle of Black baseball players for equality and respect in Major League Baseball. Despite only 6.2% of players being Black today, their impact is significant, with stars like Aaron Judge and Mookie Betts leading teams. The Chicago White Sox have a rich history, including Minnie Miñoso, the first Black player in their lineup. Current player Michael A. Taylor emphasizes the need for further improvement in representation and praises organizations like the Players Alliance for their efforts in promoting inclusivity in the sport.
"I still think there's room for growth," Taylor told the Chicago Tribune. "But there's things in place and the Players Alliance is doing a good job at growing the game, and in the next few years we'll see that number (of Black players) increase."
The Chicago White Sox have their own share of Black history. Hall of Famer Minnie Miñoso was the first Black player in a Sox lineup and finished his career with 2,110 hits, 1,225 runs, 1,093 RBIs and 216 stolen bases.
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