Overview

• All MLB players, coaches, and umpires wore Robinson's No. 42 to honor his groundbreaking debut on April 15, 1947, which ended baseball's segregation era.
• Recent controversies, including the Department of Defense's temporary removal of Robinson's military service details and MLB's changes to its diversity language, have drawn attention to ongoing equity challenges.
• Black representation in MLB remains low, with only 6.2% of players and three Black managers in the league, underscoring the need for sustained inclusion efforts.
• Events like youth programs at the Jackie Robinson Museum and ceremonies at Dodger Stadium celebrated Robinson’s legacy while emphasizing his broader societal contributions.
• MLB’s Diversity Pipeline Program has facilitated over 400 front-office hires since 2015, but systemic barriers to leadership roles persist, prompting renewed scrutiny.