SABR is a nonprofit membership association with 6,000+ members worldwide whose mission is to help peo
03/25/2025
Join SABR and become part of an elite group—just like the legends in baseball’s exclusive 500 home run club. You’ll connect with a passionate community that celebrates the history and stories of the game we all love. Join SABR's 500 Club today and receive a custom baseball card set: http://sabr.org/500-club
10/28/2024
Join the SABR community today and get your first month of membership for just $1.00! This is your chance to dive into the history, research, stories, and stats that celebrate our great game. If you're a passionate baseball fan, don’t miss this limited-time offer.
Become a SABR member today at SABR.org/playoff-pitch!
10/25/2024
Here’s SABR’s playoff pitch: for a limited time, get your first month of SABR membership for just $1!
Dive into the rich history, research, stories, and stats that celebrate our beloved game. If you're a passionate baseball fan, don’t miss out on this incredible offer. Join us today at http://SABR.org/playoff-pitch!
10/23/2024
If you’ve ever considered joining SABR, here’s your best opportunity. For a limited time only, get your first month of SABR membership for just $1.00!
All the history, research, stories, and stats that celebrate our great game, plus inclusion in a worldwide community of baseball’s most passionate fans, for just a buck this month.
Become a SABR member today at SABR.org/playoff-pitch!
It’s time to get SABR Certified!
The first course in the SABR Analytics Certification program — Conversational Analytics and Critical Thinking in Baseball — is AVAILABLE NOW. Built for those looking to get a head start on a career in baseball, as well as fans looking to gain a better understanding of the way the game is analyzed today, you can register and start learning at SABR.org/analytics/certification!
08/12/2021
Happy 50th Birthday SABR! To commemorate the day, a small gathering took place on the steps of the National Baseball Library this afternoon.
Clockwise from top right: Mark Armour (President, SABR), Michael Hauser (President, Cliff Kachline Chapter of SABR, Cooperstown), Cassidy Lent (Manager of Reference Services, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum), Tom Shieber (Senior Curator, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum), Jeanne Armour (Vice President, Production Manager at Regions Financial Corporation, North Port-Sarasota), Bill Francis (Senior Research & Writing Specialist, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum).
07/21/2021
06/30/2021
Our chapter will reconvene with the Lefty O’Doul–San Francisco Bay Area SABR Chapter on Tuesday, July 27, at 7 PM PST. We have allocated extra time for this special meeting, which will feature three great speakers discussing women in baseball. We are excited to welcome Sherry Davis, Giants Public address announcer from 1993 to 1999; Perry Barber, professional umpire; and Anika Orrock, author and illustrator. Please email [email protected] for Zoom details.
06/26/2021
Congratulations to Vince Gennaro, who has been selected as the winner of the 2021 Bob Davids Award, SABR's highest honor!
Gennaro served on SABR’s Board of Directors from 2009 to 2019, including four terms as Board President, where he co-founded (with former CEO Marc Appleman) the SABR Analytics Conference — which has become a must-attend event for baseball industry professionals — and helped establish SABR’s involvement in the Rawlings Gold Glove Award voting process.
Gennaro is also the architect of the Diamond Dollars Case Competition series, which has brought together students and baseball officials for a unique learning experience and networking opportunity for aspiring sports executives. More than 120 Case Competition participants have secured internships or permanent positions within Major League Baseball since 2012.
https://sabr.org/latest/vince-gennaro-selected-as-2021-bob-davids-award-winner/
06/13/2021
A battle of Negro League aces takes place on this day in1921 and Tim Odzer tells all about it as part of the SABR Games Project.
https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/june-12-1921-monarchs-bullet-rogan-bests-cincinnatis-jose-leblanc-in-battle-of-negro-league-aces/
05/31/2021
Lou Gehrig plays his 2000th consecutive game on this day in 1938. Dan Joseph tells how Gehrig fared in his record setting game as part of the SABR Games Project.
https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/may-31-1938-lou-gehrig-plays-his-2000th-consecutive-game
As part of SABR’s 50th anniversary in 2021, all baseball fans are invited to join us online for the Summer of SABR: Golden Celebration Series, presented by Major League Baseball and Baseball-Reference.com. The opening session begins on June 25-27, 2021.
Join us this summer for a series of presentations, chats, and panel discussions featuring authors, scholars, and figures from around the game, including: Katie Krall, Cincinnati Reds; Bianca Smith, Boston Red Sox; Janet Marie Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers; J.J. Cooper, Baseball America; Rick White, Atlantic League; Sean Forman, Sports Reference; Gary Ashwill, Seamheads.com; and Larry Lester, SABR Negro Leagues Committee; and more.
Visit https://sabr.org/summer to sign up today!
Summer of SABR: Golden Celebration Series – Society for American Baseball Research As part of SABR’s 50th anniversary in 2021, all baseball fans are invited to join us online for the Summer of SABR: Golden Celebration Series, presented by Major League Baseball and Baseball-Reference.com.