Major League Baseball

[Laramie]

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You haven't heard the last of Oklahoma City being considered for MLB with potential 2 team expansion coming up post 2025; prior to MAPS 5 in 2028.

MLB in Oklahoma IMO would be less of a threat to the state's top 3 Division I football schools than the NFL. You could build an average major league baseball park stadium in the $750 million - $1 billion range in either one of Oklahoma's two major cities.

Oklahoma 69,899 miles, Population: 3.97 million - Oklahoma City-Tulsa market supports NBA. Combined MSA populations for OKC/TUL (2,431,786) Combined TV market represented 755,340 OKC and 552,980 TUL; represent 1,308,280 current TV households.

There are 3 Division I schools in Oklahoma playing football. Tulsa University is the smallest NCAA DI school.

Oregon 98,466 miles, Population: 4.27 million - Portland market support NBA, MLS. Portland MSA population 2,510,259 Portland's market represents 1,315,470 current TV Households.

There are 4 Division I schools in Oregon playing football.

[dcsooner]

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You haven't heard the last of Oklahoma City being considered for MLB with potential expansion coming up post 2025; prior to MAPS 5 in 2028.

MLB in Oklahoma IMO would be less of a threat to the state's top 3 Division I football schools than the NFL. You could build an average major league baseball park stadium in the $750 million - $1 billion range in either one of Oklahoma's two major cities.

Oklahoma 69,899 miles, Population: 3.97 million - Oklahoma City-Tulsa market supports NBA. Combined MSA populations for OKC/TUL (2,431,786) Combined TV market represented 755,340 OKC and 552,980 TUL; represent 1,308,280 current TV households.

There are 3 Division I schools in Oklahoma playing football. Tulsa University is the smallest NCAA DI school.

Oregon 98,466 miles, Population: 4.27 million - Portland market support NBA, MLS. Portland MSA population 2,510,259 Portland's market represents 1,315,470 current TV Households.

There are 4 Division I schools in Oregon playing football.

Disagree with this comparison. First, combining a city 90 miles away is IMO a stretch. Also, disposable income in Oklahoma I venture to guess lags behind Portland, but I could be wrong. Oklahoma has too many schools for the population which dilutes state dollars requiring both schools to depend too much on donor gifts. I do Agree baseball would do better than NFL which I think Oklahomas population cannot support, esp in conjunction with the NBA. just not enough money in Oklahoma

[Laramie]

Disagree with this comparison. First, combining a city 90 miles away is IMO a stretch. Also, disposable income in Oklahoma I venture to guess lags behind Portland, but I could be wrong. Oklahoma has too many schools for the population which dilutes state dollars requiring both schools to depend too much on donor gifts. I do Agree baseball would do better than NFL which I think Oklahomas population cannot support, esp in conjunction with the NBA. just not enough money in Oklahoma

You make some good points; however, let's not dismiss the entertainment options you have in those cities. You have less entertainment & sight seeing options in Oklahoma than you do in Portland, Oregon where you have mountains and the Pacific Northwest.

That IMO is why people in Oklahoma would be willing to travel to either city to support MLB. And let's not forget the rivalries [Texas (DFW), Denver, Houston, Kansas City & St. Louis].

What IMO would be even be a better option for support would be to put a Ballpark Stadium in between Oklahoma City & Tulsa lessening the drive between both cities; 45 miles equal distance between both cities (75-80 miles per hour) would be a breeze drive. Then you could build up a reputable areas shared between both of Oklahoma's major MSA markets. Is there such disdain or dislike between both cities that you can figure out how sharing benefits both cities.

Are people willing to travel the Turner Turnpike to Tulsa or OKC or in between to watch Americas' past time--if time hasn't passed.

Financing, we know you can't depend on the State for anything; especially after the museum debacle.

You want Oklahoma to be able to have lower personal income taxes; start by continuing to lower the state personal income tax until you phase them out. The State's Quality Jobs Program is an asset. Stop with the competition between both cities when it comes to entertainment, attractions and luring corporations and businesses. Promote both cities and the enormous bodies of water you have in the state. Other attractions like the Tribal gaming casinos will fall in line.

Somebody please tell me why the Port of Catoosa & Port of Muskogee inland waterway canals haven't reaped benefits or reached capabilities after all these years...

Continue to strengthen the Quality Jobs Program until Oklahoma can build the type of business and corporate climate that attracts more businesses, Forbes 1,000 type companies where you build your universities, attract and retain talented individuals who what to maintain their roots in Oklahoma. Once we get on that path, there's no stopping our state.

[dcsooner]

You make some good points; however, let's not dismiss the entertainment options you have in those cities. You have less entertainment & sight seeing options in Oklahoma than you do in Portland, Oregon where you have mountains and the Pacific Northwest.

That IMO is why people in Oklahoma would be willing to travel to either city to support MLB. And let's not forget the rivalries [Texas (DFW), Denver, Houston, Kansas City & St. Louis].

What IMO would be even be a better option for support would be to put a Ballpark Stadium in between Oklahoma City & Tulsa lessening the drive between both cities; 45 miles equal distance between both cities (75-80 miles per hour) would be a breeze drive. Then you could build up a reputable areas shared between both of Oklahoma's major MSA markets. Is there such disdain or dislike between both cities that you can figure out how sharing benefits both cities.

Are people willing to travel the Turner Turnpike to Tulsa or OKC or in between to watch Americas' past time--if time hasn't passed.

Financing, we know you can't depend on the State for anything; especially after the museum debacle.

You want Oklahoma to be able to have lower personal income taxes; start by continuing to lower the state personal income tax until you phase them out. The State's Quality Jobs Program is an asset. Stop with the competition between both cities when it comes to entertainment, attractions and luring corporations and businesses. Promote both cities and the enormous bodies of water you have in the state. Other attractions like the Tribal gaming casinos will fall in line.

Somebody please tell me why the Port of Catoosa & Port of Muskogee inland waterway canals haven't reaped benefits or reached capabilities after all these years...

Continue to strengthen the Quality Jobs Program until Oklahoma can build the type of business and corporate climate that attracts more businesses, Forbes 1,000 type companies where you build your universities, attract and retain talented individuals who what to maintain their roots in Oklahoma. Once we get on that path, there's no stopping our state.

Wow! We need a couple million more forward thinking Oklahomans like you. I could not agree more with you. Hopefully, others with vision and desire to move Oklahoma forward will join in the effort.

[Laramie]

We're not quite ready for MLB.

However our city needs to look at the future with some kind of future multipurpose stadium where we invest the bear bones minimum $400 million next MAP 5 extension in 2028. Predict a MAPS 5, $1.2 billion 7 year package.

2030 Oklahoma City demographics: City-urban population 750,000, Metro population 1.6 million

Should we acquire an MLB or XFL franchise, major bowl classic, a 50,000 seat venue will be needed with the flexibility to reconfigure the stadium for baseball, soccer or collegiate football or add a retractable roof.

All the extra money making amenities, could be installed by an anchor tenant with Naming rights (negotiated). There will be future opportunities for MLB expansion or relocation.

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[amocore]

You can not have a baseball stadium which is multipurpose. It is atrocious for all the other sports. It was very common 40 years ago but everybody came back from that.

[Laramie]

Globe Life Field, Arlington - Texas Rangers new home.


College Football

The 2021 Commander Classic between Army and Air Force is being scheduled for November 6, 2021 at Globe Life Field. It is the first time in the ballpark's history that a college football game is being played. The end zones are located at left field and at first base for the game. The 2022 edition is being scheduled for November 5, 2022 at Globe Life Field as well.