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The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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Taylor University Catalog 2016-2017, Taylor University

Undergraduate Catalogs

The 2016-2017 academic catalog of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

2016 Media Guide, George Fox University Archives

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2016 Men's Baseball Media Guide, George Fox University

2016 Baseball Media Guide, University Of South Florida. Athletic Communications Office, Mike Radomski, Tom Zebold

Baseball Media Guides

The media guide for the University of South Florida's (USF) 2016 men's baseball season. Included are sections on the roster and schedule for the season, coaches and staff, player biographies, a 2015 season review, program records, program history, and USF Athletics media information. The Bulls finished with a 24-33 record.

Motivational Differences In Why Sports Fans Attend Minor League Baseball And Roller Derby Events, Anissa S. Pugh

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The aim of the current study was to examine the differences in sport fan motivation factors between mainstream (Minor League baseball) and atypical (roller derby) fans. Eighty-one fans (40 Minor League baseball and 41 roller derby) completed an 8 question demographic survey, a 26-item Sport Fan Motivation Scale, a 7-item Sport Spectator Identification Scale, and a 10-item Sport Fan Exploratory Curiosity Scale. It was believed that fans of Minor League baseball would be more motivated by the entertainment factor than roller derby fans. While roller derby fans would be more motivated by eustress, group affiliation and family factors at the …

Eagle Baseball Names Alan Beck As New Hitting Coach, Georgia Southern University

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Mlb Franchises & Predictors Of Valuation, Danielle Marie Willett

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

There have been many studies done, for MLB, regarding multiple economic factors, yet there is previous research done to investigate the predictors a team's valuation. This study aims to investigate what, if any, of certain predictor variables effect the valuation of an MLB franchise over a five year span, beginning in 2008. The study includes 29 MLB franchises and looks at secondary fiscal and performance data throughout the five year span. The results of a regression analysis concluded that three predictor variables, market size, average ticket price, and salary expense, were significant indicators of valuation while the remainder of the …

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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The Daily Gamecock, Monday, April 27, 2015, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

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The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

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The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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Taylor University Catalog 2015-2016, Taylor University

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The 2015-2016 academic catalog of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Little League Baseball World Series, Courtney C. Moriarty

Master of Arts in Sport Management

This research reflected an examination of the history and current trends of the Little League Baseball World Series and its parent organization Little League. The tournament, held in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania each August draws hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe, and creates a multi-million dollar revenue stream. Little League is one of a handful of international non-profit entities, which introduces a unique set of business management techniques. Several of these facets were explored, including financial data, marketing initiatives, employee, and risk management as well as ethical practices in regards to the League as a whole, and more …

2015 Media Guide, George Fox University Archives

Baseball

2015 Men's Baseball Media Guide, George Fox University

2015 Baseball Media Guide, University Of South Florida. Athletic Communications Office, Lindsey Morrison, Tom Zebold

Baseball Media Guides

The media guide for the University of South Florida's (USF) 2015 men's baseball season. Included are sections on the roster and schedule for the season, coaches and staff, player biographies, a 2014 season review, program records, program history, and USF Athletics media information. The Bulls finished the season with a 34-26-1 record.

Job Satisfaction In Minor League Baseball, Justice L. Hoyt

Sport Management Undergraduate

Every individual in the sport industry spends a substantial amount of time at work. Hence the satisfaction of an individual’s job is important. The purpose of this study was to look at the satisfaction levels of full time minor league baseball employees in the International League. This study was the first study in the field of minor league baseball which tried to determine if the satisfaction levels were worth the demand of the work. It is known across the workforce that the more time demanding a job is the less freedom you have for family and leisure. This study was …

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Qualitative Research In Sport Management: Case Study As A Methodological Approach, Alan Morse, Char D. Mcevoy

The Qualitative Report

This paper presents qualitative research in sport management and suggests that case study is an appropriate qualitative methodology for research and practice in sport finance. The purpose of qualitative methodology is presented along with the process of a case study. The intention of this paper, for academicians working in sport management, is twofold. The first aspect is for researchers to consider using qualitative case study methodology in instances where such practice will progress the knowledge and understanding of specific situations while invoking a deeper response to research questions. The second facet of this paper focuses on the framework of case …

Understanding Season Ticket Holders’ Buying Behaviors, Stephen M. Castro Jr.

Sport Management Undergraduate

Increasing the average dollar spent from fans is important for an organizations’ bottom line. Existing literature focuses on general attendance versus the unique population of season ticket holders. Having already invested fans consume more, due to higher attendance, can increase the bottom line. By having the Rochester Red Wing’s season ticket holders fill out a survey it will uncover their buying behaviors and what affects their attendance. The results show aroma is how fans decide what concessions to buy and new merchandise is how fans decide what merchandise to buy.

The Role Of A Player Development System In Major League Baseball, Kyle Conklin

Sport Management Undergraduate

This paper looks at the role of a player development system and the possible paths to success in Major League Baseball (MLB). The study looked at rookie players in the MLB to see if the path of their journey to the major leagues has an influence on their success as a rookie. Two paths were studied, those who played collegiately and those who went through the minor leagues straight from high school. This study used quantitative data to analyze the differences in player’s performance as rookies through statistics such as batting average and on-base percentage for hitters and winning percentage …

Major League Baseball's Antitrust Exemption And The Impact Of The Curt Flood Act, Gina Scalzo

Senior Honors Theses

For many years, professional baseball has enjoyed a privileged antitrust exemption apart from other professional sports. With the passing of the Curt Flood Act in 1998 this exemption was removed; however, the act may not be as influential as it seems. Court rulings were prominent in initiating and maintaining the antitrust exemption for professional baseball. These include the Supreme Court Trilogy, especially the case of Curt Flood, a baseball player who fought against the reserve clause system which limited his and other players’ employment options. Collective bargaining as well as arbitration became dominant in professional baseball labor relations under the …

The Daily Gamecock, Friday, April 18, 2014, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

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The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

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The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

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The Daily Gamecock, Monday, April 14, 2014, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

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The Daily Gamecock, Friday, April 11, 2014, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

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