OT: Thinking about Joining SABR

[jerseygary]

I am the furthest thing from a "joiner" but I can't recommend SABR enough! The way I see it there's basically 2 groups, the stat guys and the history guys. I'm in the later category. There are many sub-groups you can participate in including the Bio-Project which is what you were reading. There's a Dead Ball Era group as well and many others you might like. The conventions are a lot of fun too - imagine being with a thousand people who are all very into the same thing you are, and are dying to discuss it! SABR puts out 2 journals a year which to me is worth the membership fee. There is also free access to paperofrecord.com which has the entire Sporting News archive online plus discounts to the MLB channel and a whole bunch of other things I'm sure I don't take advantage of.

When my book comes out in May I am sure they will help promote it as well. (I'm in Cincinnati and when I have my book launch on May 8 you should come down there will be a lot of baseball history guys to talk to). All in all a very worthwhile group to be a part of.

[steve B]

My wife and I were members for a while.

It's really a good group to join. The magazine if they still do it is a nice mix of the math heavy articles and the history articles. Most of the math stuff didn't do much for me. But the history was almost always a good read.

Steve B

[bmarlowe1]

The Deadball Era Committee newsletter, "The Inside Game," is very well written and would likely interest you. The other general publications (The National Pastime and Baseball Research Journal) have a lot of Deadball Era content.

[Nashvol]

I would encourage you to join. It's the best investment I have made for access to research, biographies, and history. I'm not a stats guy, but for those who are it is an invaluable resource, too. I know there's a chapter in Columbus and others throughout Ohio. I don't think you'd be disappointed with membership...

[bwbc917]

Been in SABR since the mid-70's. The Columbus chapter is pretty active. They have a couple meetings a year. Have book discussions a few times a year, attend OSU and Clippers games. Cleveland chapter has a couple sessions each year, Dayton has 2 each year incl. May 9 this year with a Dragons game. I'll be presenting about my baseball trip to Cuba.

I heartily encourage you to join SABR for the info available and the chance to meet folks with similar interest. Drop me a line if you want more info.

[SteveMitchell]

Steven...

Two periodicals created by SABR members are: DEADBALL STARS of the American League and DEADBALL STARS of the National League. They will provide many hours of pleasurable, informative reading and, if you are careful, will not cost you much. An eBay check will usually turn up one or both books at very reasonable cost.

I enjoyed both very much! They really bring cards of the period (T205, T206, etc.) to life.

Best regards,
Steve