A majority of sports execs would grade MLB Commissioner Bud Selig’s work over the last 20 years as a “B,” according to a Turnkey Sports Poll conducted in February. Fifty-two percent of execs polled said they would give a grade of “B,” while 21% said “C” and 15% said “A.” Meanwhile, execs also were asked to identify Selig's most-lasting legacy. Twenty-nine percent said having labor peace since ’94, while 22% said the introduction of the Wild Card format and 20% said the introduction of in-season interleague play. Execs also said that PED use/testing would be the biggest issue facing the next MLB commissioner (Turnkey).
| What grade does Bud Selig get for his work
over the past 20 years? |
| GRADE | % |
| A | 15% |
| B | 52% |
| C | 21% |
| D | 7% |
| F | 2% |
| Not sure/No response | 3% |
| Which of the following will be Bud Selig's
most-lasting legacy? |
| RESPONSE | % |
| Labor peace since '94 | 29% |
| Introduction of Wild Card | 22% |
| Introduction of interleague play | 20% |
| Handling of PED use/testing | 18% |
Awarding World Series home-field advantage
to All-Star Game winner | 2% |
| Retiring Jackie Robinson's number throughout baseball | 2% |
| Not sure/No response | 7% |
| What is the biggest issue facing
the next MLB commissioner? |
| RESPONSE | % |
| PED use/testing | 36% |
| Competitive balance | 30% |
| Attendance | 19% |
| Int'l development | 5% |
| Expansion/contraction | 2% |
| Stadium construction | 2% |
| Playoff format | 1% |
| Not sure/No response | 5% |
