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Lake City is distinctly ready to be
Major League Baseball ’ s newest home .
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Big League Utah , consisting of Utah ’ s federal , state and local decisionmakers , business and community leaders and potential investors , has thrown Salt Lake City into the hat of names as the MLB looks to expand from 30 to 32 teams .
The coalition has begun organizing its plan , having already targeted a shovel-ready site for a new ballpark in the 100-acre Power District . On April 12 , Rocky Mountain Power nd Mortenson Construction officially broke ground on Phase I of the project .
Former Major League Baseball MVP , Dale Murphy , took part in the Big League Utah announcement .
Big League Utah released early concept art of the potential stadium , displaying a stunning view of the Wasatch Mountains and downtown Salt Lake alongside three preserved steam stacks paying homage to the location ’ s history .
The coalition views Salt Lake as the “ future of America ’ s pastime ” and has described it as a five-tool player consisting of growth , economy , location , state of sport and quality of
Salt
Lake City is distinctly ready to be
Major League Baseball ’ s newest home .
– SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall life . Utah undoubtedly has a distinct cultural identity , and the group believes the Beehive State would be a perfect fit for Major League Baseball .
Utah is currently a top-30 media market and the fastest-growing state with the youngest population . In addition , Utah has the best economy in the country . The Crossroads of the West is also booming with sports already , home to the Winter Olympic Games , two NBA All-Star Games , two Triple-A All-Star Games , the PAC-12 and Big 12 , the Salt Lake Bees , the Utah Jazz , the Real Salt Lake and the Utah Grizzlies .
Utah is also one of the most familyfriendly states in the country . The state offers an endless array of unmatched recreation , stunning national parks and the “ Greatest Snow on Earth ” that welcomes families with open arms . Salt Lake is also centered in an ideal location just far enough away from other franchises , allowing fans to focus on one hometown team without having to clash with other markets .
On top of booming growth and a family-friendly environment within the state , Big League Utah ’ s pitch is backed by years of ownership experience . The Larry H . Miller Company has become synonymous with local leadership in Utah , owning and operating everything from real estate to movie theaters .
In the sports world , the Millers owned the Utah Jazz for 36 years before selling the team in 2020 . In that time , the family built and renovated an arena , hosted two NBA All-Star Games and led one of the winningest
Little Zane League Miller and players Bryce from the neighborhood Miller shared joined insights the festivities .
into the Miller Legacy Project with attendees during the summit ’ s Philanthropy Day .
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