World Series between Astros and Phillies first without any U.S.-born Black players since 1950

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker says the first World Series since 1950 without a U.S.-born Black player “looks bad” but is counting on a new generation to restore baseball diversity.

Astros outfielder Michael Brantley underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder in August, and as a result neither Houston nor the Philadelphia Phillies will have a Black player from the U.S. in the lineup when the World Series begins Friday.

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Source : Baseball – The Japan Times

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