Answer: It’s America’s game
Clue: “States” and “Favorite”
A poll asked, “Which sport do you consider to be America’s Game?” and 38% picked baseball. MLB launched its season in Japan, but today is our domestic opening day.
Football was the second favorite sport at 35%, followed by basketball with 10%, soccer, 2%, hockey, 1% and golf, 1%.
The demographic that pushed baseball over the top is: Female Midwestern Boomers. Younger men and women from the South were more likely to say it’s football
11% of people said baseball players are more interesting relative to other professional athletes. 19% said they’re less interesting, and 42% said they’re equally interesting.
The poll also asked, “Which pro sport is the most fan‑friendly to attend?” 30% said baseball, 18% said football, 10% said basketball, 4% said hockey, another 4% said soccer and 33% are “not sure.”
Notice golf did not get any votes.