When did the 'modern era' of baseball begin?

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There are several criteria that I've heard people use to define the modern baseball era:

-The racial integration of the game (1950s)
-The era of expansion and the subsequent implementation of divisions (divisions started in 1969)
-The advent of free agency and the changing financial market (1970s)
-The switch to 5-man rotations and the advent of specialized closers and set-up men in the bullpen (1970s and early 80s)

Personally, I think 1969 is the easiest date to remember as the dividing line.

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Answer 4

Most people associate the start of the "modern era" with 1901. The American League came into being that year, so there were two leagues operating. The two of them got together to start the World Series in 1903.

The rules at that point were fairly stable; they weren't in the 1800's as it took time to settle down. In other words, if you saw a game from 1901, you'd recognize it.

Of course, it also is convenient to call 1901 the modern era because it's an easy year to remember. It sounds so much better than 1891 (players' league dies) or 1920 (no spitball, lively ball) or 1946 (post-war) or 1961 (expansion).

Answer 5

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If you're counting from 1960 onward, the expansion era, here's my list: 1B Eddie Murray. Only three men have ever hit 500 home runs and collected 3,000 hits. (Four if you count Rafael Palmeiro; I don't because of the steroids.) The other two are Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. And Murray did this while playing most of his career in pitchers' parks, mainly Baltimore Memorial Stadium. And he was a terrific fielder, too. Had he played in New York or L.A. most of his career, instead of just briefly in each case, he'd be a titanic figure in baseball. Mark McGwire is ineligible for the same reason Palmeiro, also a first baseman, is. 2B Joe Morgan. Ignore his often whacked-out broadcasting. This man brought all the skills: Getting on base, power, speed, slick fielding. And he was only 5-foot-8 and playing in hitter-unfriendly parks (the Astrodome and Riverfront Stadium for most of his career). SS Cal Ripken. In spite of being a sick, twisted, demented Yankee fan, in all honesty I can't put Derek Jeter here yet. In five years, I may change my mind. Don't even think of putting Alex Rodriguez here -- yet. 3B Mike Schmidt. A tough call between him and Brooks Robinson, but he sustained excellence for a long, long time. When the Phils had their centennial in 1983, he was voted the best player in team history. And he had about 150 homers, a couple of Gold Gloves, an MVP season and a Pennant in front of him. LF Dave Winfield. Another victim of pitcher-friendly dimensions with San Diego and Yankee Stadium not being good for righthanders. Yet he had 465 homers and 3,100 hits. Didn't steal a lot of bases but a smart baserunner. An amazing glove with a super, super arm. Barry Bonds is ineligible. CF Ken Griffey Jr. I can't select Mays or Mickey Mantle because of the 1960 cutoff date. Ironic: Everyone was saying Junior was going to be the next Mays, but with his injuries, he's become the next Mantle. RF Reggie Jackson. A little bias, as he's my favorite player of all time because of when and where I began watching baseball. The cutoff date makes it hard to go with several legends, like Aaron, Frank Robinson, Roberto Clemente and Al Kaline. C Johnny Bench. A great hitter (in a pitcher's park) who revolutionized the way the position was fielded, he kept the Reds in title contention throughout the 1970s when they never had an intimidating pitching staff like the Orioles, A's, Dodgers and Yankees always seemed to. P Steve Carlton. How soon we forget: 329 wins, 4,100 strikeouts, four Cy Youngs, and the best slider the game has ever seen. To borrow an old phrase, there were seasons when the Phils would've finished in Clearwater without him, and when they were good, there was little doubt he was the best in the business. This guy once won 27 games for a last-place team. (Yes, it was the era of four-man rotations, but it was still amazing.) Why not Roger Clemens? Because you never know when the Rocket is going to blast off, doing something stupid to cost you the game.

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When did the 'modern era' of baseball begin?

Answer 7

The modern era started when the free agency was implemented in the MLB. so sometime in the 70's....dont know the correct date

Answer 8

A little bit after players like Cal Ripken Jr. and Nolan Ryan left.
Early 1970- late 1980s

Answer 9

1970-1971. When the free agency rules were established.

Answer 10

The day steroids were invented.