Why Join SABR?
If you're interested in baseball — writing about it, reading about it, talking about it — there's a place for you in the Society for American Baseball Research.
SABR was formed in 1971 in Cooperstown, New York, with the mission of fostering the research and dissemination of the history and record of the game. Our members include everyone from academics to professional sportswriters to amateur historians and statisticians to students and casual fans who merely enjoy reading about baseball history and occasionally gathering with other members to talk baseball.
SABR members have a variety of interests, and this is reflected in the diversity of its research committees. There are more than two dozen groups devoted to the study of a specific area related to the game — from Baseball and the Arts to Statistical Analysis to the Deadball Era to Women in Baseball. In addition, many SABR members meet formally and informally in regional chapters throughout the year and hundreds come together for the annual national convention, the organization's premier event. These meetings often include panel discussions with former major league players and research presentations by members.
Most of all, SABR members love talking baseball with like-minded friends. What unites them all is an interest in the game and joy in learning more about it.
Why join SABR? Here are some benefits of membership:
- Two issues of the Baseball Research Journal, which includes articles on history, biography, statistics, personalities, book reviews, and other aspects of the game.
- One issue of The National Pastime, which focuses on baseball in the region where that year's national convention is held (in 2012, it’s Minneapolis)
- Regional chapter meetings, which can include guest speakers, presentations and trips to ballgames
- Online access to back issues of The Sporting News and the SABR Encyclopedia
- Access to SABR's lending library and other research resources
- Online member directory to connect you with an international network of passionate baseball experts and fans
- Discount on annual convention registration
- Access to SABR-L, an e-mail discussion list of baseball questions and answers that many feel is worth the cost of membership itself
- The opportunity to be part of a passionate international community of baseball fans
SABR membership is now on a "rolling" calendar system; that means your membership lasts 365 days no matter when you sign up! Enjoy all the benefits of SABR membership by signing up today.
To join SABR, choose your membership type from the table below.
| Under 30 | Age 30-64 | Over 65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $45 | $65 | $45 |
| Canada/Mexico | $55 | $75 | $55 |
| Global | $64 | $84 | $64 |
You can choose from one-year memberships (listed above) or three-year memberships at a discounted rate. Family memberships are also available. Visit the SABR Store or call (602) 343-6450 for details.