Graduation Year
Fall 2013
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Psychology
Reader 1
Ketan Mhatre
Rights Information
© 2013 Scott Witte
Abstract
Major League Baseball has developed into an extremely lucrative business, and players are earning more money now than ever. However, the structure of their player contracts may not be built in the most effective way. It’s possible that there are a number of variables that are not being maximized with regards to player performance and psychological well-being. This study aims to measure the benefits and negative outcomes of the current system, as well as propose an alternative structure for player contracts. This study predicts that player performance is not being maximized and will propose specific changes for an alternative contract structure. Analysis of player statistics as well review of previous research will be done. Overall, this study found that there is possible room for improvement with regards to the current contract structure in Major League Baseball. Evidence seems to indicate that player performance and team performance should theoretically be able to be improved upon.
Recommended Citation
Witte, Scott, "The Structure of Major League Baseball Contracts: A Proposed Change" (2013). CMC Senior Theses. 790.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/790
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.