"MLB's London Series hasn't kicked off as hoped, but it's not for a lack of interest. All six games have been hosted at West Ham United's London Stadium and have had sellout crowds of over 53,800, making this ballpark the second biggest in MLB, behind only Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium. There's also a huge merchandise market, which is perhaps underutilised: almost anywhere you go in London, there will be someone wearing a Yankees or Dodgers cap... they just don't know they're baseball teams!"
"And then there are people like myself, who wear a Cubs, Red Sox or Giants cap, because they actually care about baseball... so what is it like to be that person? I've been captivated by the sport ever since I visited Los Angeles in 2016, when I watched Mike Trout's Angels take on Aaron Judge 's Yankees. It's not uncommon for Brits to catch a game in the US when on vacation, but it's rare that the sport becomes a passion."
A 17-year-old from the UK who runs a sports website developed a strong passion for baseball after attending a 2016 Los Angeles game featuring Mike Trout and Aaron Judge. MLB's London Series has sold out six games at West Ham United's London Stadium, drawing crowds over 53,800 and making it the second-largest venue used for MLB games. Baseball merchandise is widespread in London, often worn without recognition of team identities. NFL popularity in Europe contrasts with baseball's more limited cultural penetration. British fans sometimes catch MLB games while traveling, but sustained fandom remains relatively rare.
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