Out of all the major North American team sports, baseball is different from all the others, it's the only one without a clock. Some see that as an issue, essentially driving away a younger demographic that is used to constant action, constant stimulation. As the average fan gets older, younger fans must be drawn to the grand old game. The factors leading to the decline of new fans aren't as clear cut as they may seem, competition for the entertainment dollar is as high as it's ever been.