Have you heard that ratings for the All-Star Game aren't very good? Well prepare yourself, because you're about to get crushed with articles and tweets later this week. While ratings for the All-Star Game have continued to drop, the Home Run Derby has seen mixed numbers in recent years. With a solid crop of young, dynamic hitters, is this the year the undercard tops the main event?
All-Star Game TV Ratings
Home Run Derby TV Ratings
Let's combine the two graphs for the past 10 years. Is this the year the two lines cross? I'll say no, but just barely. Predictions: 7.4 for the All-Star Game and 6.7 for the Home Run Derby.
The chart below has been updated to reflect 2017 numbers.
All-Star Game vs. Home Run Derby
Thanks to the following websites for the data in this post.
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