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Abstract
Through interviews with Black college baseball players and coaches, this research examines the idea that there may be a systemic lack of media attention of Black college baseball players within the broader context of American collegiate sports. Through semi-structured interviews, this thesis argues that the marginalization of Black college baseball players in media reflects a deeper issue of racial inequity in American sports culture. This study discusses topics such as racial dynamics, cultural stereotypes in sport, and media practices. It explains how each contributes to the disparity in media attention. In doing this, this thesis seeks to encourage a broader dialogue about race, equity, and representation in sports to contribute to the ongoing conversation surrounding race in athletics.