Why Baseball Ditches Formal Captains

0:00From New York Met's coverage, this is your March 18th update. The New York Met's owner, Steve Cohen, recently pointed out something unique about baseball. Unlike soccer with arm bands, the NFL with patches, or the NHL with letters on jerseys, baseball teams rarely name formal captains. Cohen noted that this just does not happen much in the sport. Baseball locker rooms have their own special camaraderie. With players coming and going each year, leadership tends to sort itself out naturally. Older guys are key veterans step up without official titles. Players and fans seem to agree it works this way for a reason. In pro baseball, everyone is paid well and stays motivated on their own. They rally around certain teammates through group chats or daily interactions. No arm band needed. This contrasts with college or amateur levels. There, teams often pick captains like Pete to guide self-directed training. Pros do not need someone their age or younger, telling them what to do. Leaving leadership to the players feels like the safest bet.

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