The Coca-Cola Roxy hosted MLB's draft, yet attendance plummeted, with no players showing up this year. The league previously pushed the draft back, aligning it with All-Star festivities to attract fans. However, attendance was low from 2021 to 2024, with only a few players attending. Commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged the need for better attendance to market players effectively while citing agency advice as a contributing factor to the absence. The overall atmosphere of the event has been affected by these circumstances.
Despite MLB's intentions to enhance the draft experience, attendance has dwindled over the years. The lack of players particularly affects the marketing aspect, which commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized as crucial.
Commissioner Rob Manfred noted that the draft's allure for fans was diminished by the absence of players on stage, leading to a less engaging atmosphere for the event.
MLB's decision to pair the draft with All-Star festivities aimed to boost visibility. However, the reality of very low player attendance has proven contrary to those expectations.
Agencies advising players against attending the draft prevent them from experiencing important promotional opportunities. Manfred expressed his belief that this affects their marketability in the professional realm.
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