(The Center Square) – Geography, population, media market size, and economic growth are some of the primary factors Charlotte MLB Project’s Hayden Peterson is touting to bring a franchise to North Carolina.

With Major League Baseball recently finalizing situations with the Oakland A’s and Tampa Rays, league officials are expected to soon turn their attention to expanding the league from 30 teams to 32. It’s a move Commissioner Rob Manfred has said he would like to have “in place” before he retires in 2029.