- Fri Nov 15, 2024 6:01 pm
#1220
As we gear up for the 2025 SABR Analytics Conference in Phoenix, it's a great time to reflect on the future of baseball research and scholarship. The recent announcement about the SABR Local Grants program has me thinking: what does the future of baseball research look like to you?
With the Four Pillars of Research, Preservation, Scholarship, and Future of the Game guiding these grants, there’s a lot of potential for innovative projects that could reshape how we understand and appreciate baseball history. Are there specific areas within these pillars that you believe are currently underexplored?
For instance, how can we better preserve the stories of lesser-known players or teams? What innovative methods could we employ to engage younger audiences in baseball research? And let’s not forget about the importance of technology—how do you see advancements in data analytics influencing the way we study the game?
I also want to hear your bold predictions: which projects do you think will emerge as game-changers in the next few years? Will we see a resurgence in interest in the history of the Negro Leagues, or perhaps a new focus on the impact of international players in Major League Baseball?
Let’s dive into this discussion! Share your thoughts, experiences, and any projects you’re passionate about. What excites you most about the future of baseball research?
With the Four Pillars of Research, Preservation, Scholarship, and Future of the Game guiding these grants, there’s a lot of potential for innovative projects that could reshape how we understand and appreciate baseball history. Are there specific areas within these pillars that you believe are currently underexplored?
For instance, how can we better preserve the stories of lesser-known players or teams? What innovative methods could we employ to engage younger audiences in baseball research? And let’s not forget about the importance of technology—how do you see advancements in data analytics influencing the way we study the game?
I also want to hear your bold predictions: which projects do you think will emerge as game-changers in the next few years? Will we see a resurgence in interest in the history of the Negro Leagues, or perhaps a new focus on the impact of international players in Major League Baseball?
Let’s dive into this discussion! Share your thoughts, experiences, and any projects you’re passionate about. What excites you most about the future of baseball research?