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Canadian Minor League Baseball
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Author : Jon C. Stott
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2022-01-28
Canadian Minor League Baseball written by Jon C. Stott and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.
During 75 seasons of baseball (1946-2020), 71 teams in 21 minor leagues represented 35 Canadian cities, playing either under the aegis of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (called Minor League Baseball since 1999) or independently. Sixteen teams operated for less than a year, including the eight teams of the Canadian Baseball League of 2003. Another 14 lasted three seasons or less. Seven have played continuously for 20 years or more, among them the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the independent Northern League and American Association, with 27 consecutive seasons since 1994. Chronicling their year-by-year fortunes, this history includes accounts of individual award winners, former Negro League players and future Hall-of-Famers, and traces of the rise and fall of independent league teams and the exodus of Canadian teams to the U.S.
Minor League Baseball
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Author : Frank Hoffmann
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-10-12
Minor League Baseball written by Frank Hoffmann and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-12 with Social Science categories.
Examine the big-league benefits of minor league baseball! The Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports examines the role played by minor league baseball in hundreds of cities and towns across the United States. Written from the unique perspective of a sociologist who also happens to be an avid baseball fan, the book looks at the contributions minor league teams make to the quality of life in their communities, creating focal points for spirit and cohesiveness while providing opportunities for interaction and entertainment. The book links theory and experience to present a “sociology of baseball” that explains the symbiotic relationship which brings people together for a common purpose—to root, root, root for the home team. From the author: Minor league baseball is played across the country in more than 100 very different communities. These communities seem to share a special bond with their teams. As with all sports teams, there is a symbiotic relationship between the team and the city or town that it represents. In the case of major league professional sports, the relationship is often fueled by economic outcomes. On the minor league level, the relationship appears to go beyond mere money and prestige. Minor league teams occupy a special place in our hearts. We are more forgiving when they lose, and extremely proud of them when they win. Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports is a detailed look at the connection between town and team, including: economic benefits (development strategies, community growth) intangible benefits (ballpark camaraderie, hometown pride) fan attachment and attendance (demographic variables, stadium accessibility, “home court advantage”) case studies of two Maryland minor-league franchises--the Class AA Bowie Baysox and the Class A Hagerstown Suns Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports also includes an introduction to the organizational structure of the minor leagues, a history of each current league, and charts and tables on attendance figures and franchise relocations. This book is essential reading for sociologists, sport sociologists/historians, academics and/or practitioners in the fields of community sociology and psychology, and of course, baseball fans.
The Encyclopedia Of Minor League Baseball
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Author : Lloyd Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Encyclopedia Of Minor League Baseball written by Lloyd Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Baseball categories.
Minor League Baseball And Local Economic Development
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Author : Arthur T. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 1995
Minor League Baseball And Local Economic Development written by Arthur T. Johnson and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Minor league baseball categories.
Sport, including minor league baseball, is an object of public policy. Communities can exploit it to promote economic and social well-being, but not without risk. Drawing on case studies of fifteen locales including Fresno, Birmingham, Durham, Buffalo, Indianapolis, and Colorado Springs, Arthur Johnson systematically analyzes the political process by which communities decide to invest in stadiums for minor league baseball teams. He explores such factors as the presence or absence of a development strategy as a guide in decision making, and the value to a community of a minor league team and its stadium. Johnson also describes the dynamics of minor league baseball franchise relocation, the importance of intergovernmental relations to stadium financing, and the organization and business of minor league baseball, including its formal relationship with major league baseball.
Encyclopedia Of Minor League Baseball
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Author : Lloyd Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Baseball Amer
Release Date : 1997-03-01
Encyclopedia Of Minor League Baseball written by Lloyd Johnson and has been published by Baseball Amer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-03-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A season-by-season statistical record provides a comprehensive reference guide to minor league baseball teams and players since 1883
Vaudeville On The Diamond
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Author : David M. Sutera
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2014-01-09
Vaudeville On The Diamond written by David M. Sutera and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-09 with Sports & Recreation categories.
From 1993 to 2010, minor league baseball has, in aggregate, shown a steady increase in attendance, reaching as high as nearly fifty-two million spectators in 2008. With all the high tech, live streaming, fast-paced entertainment now available to modern consumers, what is it about minor league baseball that still holds appeal with today’s audiences? In Vaudeville on the Diamond, David Sutera takes a close look at how minor league baseball has survived and thrived in today’s competitive world of entertainment. He argues that the key to survival lies in the creation of on-and-off field attractions which invoke the traditions of vaudeville with their unique and quirky forms of spectacle. From Star Wars theme nights to monkeys riding border collies, teams have created a multifaceted form of entertainment that includes and goes well beyond the game of baseball itself. Throughout the book, Sutera shares his own travels to several minor league stadiums across the U.S., including rich participant observation and interviews with the fans themselves. A light-hearted and engaging look at minor league baseball, Vaudeville on the Diamond will appeal to all fans of baseball and minor league sports.
Small Town Heroes
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Author : Hank Davis
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2003-01-01
Small Town Heroes written by Hank Davis and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In 1993 successful psychologist and journalist Hank Davis undertook an epic journey exploring the atmosphere and culture of both minor league baseball and the small towns that embrace it. Davis shows us the warmth, quirkiness, and desperate energy of minor league ball, from encounters with future stars to those who would never make it to the ?show?; from the kids selling Cracker Jacks outside the park to the aging coaches who persevere out of sheer love for the game. As Davis says, ?the minor leagues are full of stories,? and he tells some of the best of them here. A new afterword by the author dis-cusses where the minor league players are now.
Baseball S Hometown Teams
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Author : Bruce Chadwick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Baseball S Hometown Teams written by Bruce Chadwick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Major League play has attracted the glitz and the glamour, but until the days of television most Americans came to know the national pastime through the Minor League teams. In this enjoyable history, evocative photos and a lively text trace the Minors from their origins to the revival they are enjoying today. Hundreds of photographs provide more than a century's worth of nostalgia. Ardent fans and casual readers alike will find the next to be an endless source of delightful facts and trivia: Former New York Governor Moro Cuomo once played for Pittsburgh's farm team in New Brunswick, Gerorgia; Liz Taylor was once a cheerleader for the Hollywood Stars; and the outfield in the Beckley, West Virginia, park ran right to the edge of a 400-foot cliff, discouraging even the most intrepid fielder from diving for a home-run fly! This is truly a one-of-a-kind history that will delight baseball fans, collectors and student of America alike.
Minor Leagues Major Boom
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Author : Jon C. Stott
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-04-18
Minor Leagues Major Boom written by Jon C. Stott and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In 1990, 25.2 million people watched minor league baseball games. In 2001, that number had increased to 38.8 million thanks in large part to the “new minors.” In addition to the die-hard fans, families and business associates and church, social and school groups come to eat crab cakes and sushi and drink lattes, take in the between-inning contests such as “Race the Mascot,” see entertainers such as the Blues Brothers of Wisconsin, and watch post-game fireworks. This book examines the concept of the “new minors” as it has developed over the past fifteen years. Part One traces and analyzes the changes in the organization and operation of minor league franchises and the shifting relationship between the majors and the members of the National Association. Part Two focuses on the people, places and events of the 2003 season and playoffs. Special attention is paid to the personnel of the minor league franchises, the coaches and players, the player development departments of the major league clubs, and the relationships between them. Part Three offers general observations about the future of the “new minors.” The Edmonton Trappers of the Pacific Coast League, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the California League, the Billings Mustangs of the Pioneer League, the El Paso Diablos of the Texas League, the Lansing Lugnuts of the Midwest League, and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the New York-Pennsylvania League are highlighted.
2022 Minor League Baseball Analyst
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Author : Rob Gordon
language : en
Publisher: Triumph Books
Release Date : 2022-03-15
2022 Minor League Baseball Analyst written by Rob Gordon and has been published by Triumph Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-15 with Games & Activities categories.
The best resource for projecting future performance of minor league athletes—essential for fantasy league baseball players The first book of its kind to fully integrate sabermetrics and scouting, the 2022 Minor League Baseball Analyst provides a distinctive brand of analysis for more than 1,000 minor league baseball players. Features include scouting reports for all players, batter skills ratings, pitch repertoires, performance trends, major league equivalents, and expected major league debuts. A complete sabermetric glossary is also included. This one-of-a-kind reference is ideally suited for baseball analysts and those who play in fantasy leagues with farm systems.