By contrast , today 's MLB sees only 8 of 30 teams ( 27 % ) qualifying for the playoffs .
Even now , 16 of 30 teams ( 53 % ) qualify for post-season play .
Today 's MLB sees only 8 of 30 teams ( 27 % ) qualifying for the playoffs .
Even now , 16 of 30 teams ( 53 % ) qualify for post-season play .