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Baseball Superstar Statistics

This Finances Online Infographic Highlights Baseball Players 2013

— October 17, 2013 — Lifestyle
This baseball players 2013 graphic highlights this year's MLB superstars in celebration of the 2013 baseball World Series and the fast-approaching start of the 109th edition of the Major League Baseball Championship.

The Finances Online infographic recognizes standout individuals like the manager of the year, MVPs, notable rookies and comeback players, as well as staggering statistics like: "what they make in a year will take an average American a lifetime to earn." For example, LA Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw earned a salary of $11 million in 2013 alone.

And although he has only just recently made his major league debut in 2012, Shelby Miller of the St. Louis Cardinals has already earned a hefty $490,000 this year, which is certainly a considerable start for this rookie.
Trend Themes
1. Increased Player Salaries - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new compensation models and salary structures to better align player earnings with their impact and performance.
2. Rise of Young Talent - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and programs to identify and cultivate young baseball talent, revolutionizing the way players are scouted and developed.
3. Data-driven Player Evaluation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness advanced analytics and AI technologies to provide more accurate and comprehensive player evaluation, aiding team selection and strategy.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technologies and data analytics to optimize player management, contracts, and team performance.
2. Player Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage virtual training, AI coaching, and performance analytics to revolutionize player skill development and maximize potential.
3. Sports Analytics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize big data and machine learning to revolutionize player evaluation, injury prevention, and game strategy.
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