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Could a professional Softball League work?

Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:09 pm
Posted by HangmanPage1
Wild West
Member since Aug 2021
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Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:09 pm
Living in Louisiana, I see the tremendous amount of support Softball gets from the travel ball age groups, Sulphur is always rocking, could a Softball League work? Even if it was regionalized to the South and just a few states and TV coverage?
This post was edited on 6/7/23 at 5:11 pm
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
26611 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:10 pm to
Yes. Like the WNBA...
Posted by TheWalrus
Member since Dec 2012
40560 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:10 pm to
It exists and nobody cares about it
This post was edited on 6/7/23 at 5:11 pm
Posted by HangmanPage1
Wild West
Member since Aug 2021
1385 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:11 pm to
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Yes. Like the WNBA...
I feel like the demographics of viewership and consumerism would benefit Softball much higher than basketball.
Posted by WaterLink
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2015
17272 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:11 pm to
Get the MLB to subsidize it
Posted by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
Member since Nov 2010
83479 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:13 pm to
I think folks just like supporting their favorite college with loads of passion.

Softball happens to be a quick, to the point sport that can be kind of entertaining. But take away the college affiliation and if doesn’t have enough juice.
Posted by GoldenGuy
Member since Oct 2015
10884 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:16 pm to
Only if there is beer
Posted by saintsfan22
baton rouge
Member since May 2006
71664 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:18 pm to
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It exists and nobody cares about it

NPF was the biggest brand but collapsed for a variety of reasons. Athlete's Unlimited and the WPF have sprung up in it's place. Interest just doesn't translate to a pro league.
This post was edited on 6/7/23 at 5:24 pm
Posted by JCdawg
Member since Sep 2014
7819 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:26 pm to
Softball is a different game, and to be honest more diverse. I think it could hold its own over a poor version of a mens game.
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
101920 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:29 pm to
Do you mean women or men's slowpitch?


Because both pro leagues exist already and yeah no one really watches.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
64246 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:36 pm to
I think they’d have to make it over the top and really fan friendly/engaging. Make the parks really unique.
Posted by OWLFAN86
The OT has made me richer
Member since Jun 2004
175983 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:37 pm to
quote:

Living in Louisiana, I see the tremendous amount of support Softball gets from the travel ball age groups, Sulphur is always rocking, could a Softball League work? Even if it was regionalized to the South and just a few states and TV coverage?

a trans man would crush dingers
Posted by Strannix
District 11
Member since Dec 2012
48950 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:43 pm to
Lol, adult softball is a sad existence for ex high-school ballplayers that can't grow up.

Too poor to play a man's game like golf.
Posted by OWLFAN86
The OT has made me richer
Member since Jun 2004
175983 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:54 pm to
golf is a game of skill, not a sport
Posted by Strannix
District 11
Member since Dec 2012
48950 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:55 pm to
quote:

golf is a game of skill, not a sport


Like you would know
Posted by SirWinston
PNW
Member since Jul 2014
81852 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:55 pm to
It would be so much better than WNBA in my opinion. Especially since Latina chicks and white softball players don't seem to be woke AF.
Posted by OWLFAN86
The OT has made me richer
Member since Jun 2004
175983 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:58 pm to
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Like you would know


well I do know, so there
Posted by Dizz
Member since May 2008
14735 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 6:05 pm to
I would venture a guess that the professional softball leagues out drew the WNBA. Regionally it could work like it does in OKC.
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
37544 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 6:12 pm to
quote:

feel like the demographics of viewership and consumerism would benefit Softball much higher than basketball.


No. People are at little league games because their daughters, granddaughters, and sisters are playing. There aren’t enough to make a pro league.
Posted by SeeeeK
some where
Member since Sep 2012
28077 posts
Posted on 6/7/23 at 6:18 pm to
there already is

they hit 500+foot bombs out of major league baseball parks


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