SABR All-Time Eras Teams
Throughout the 2026 season, SABR members will have a chance to vote on SABR’s All-Time Eras Teams as we celebrate the 150 years of baseball and American history since the founding of the National League in 1876.
The All-Time Eras Teams project is an interactive opportunity for all SABR members to participate in, debate with one another, and learn more about the iconic players and figures from different eras.
- All current SABR members are eligible to vote; click here to sign up for a monthly or annual membership
Each of the six All-Time Eras Team ballots will be released throughout the baseball season. SABR members will be able to vote for players at every position on the diamond, as well as the top manager and executive from that era.
Each ballot period will culminate with a virtual Zoom webinar which includes a presentation covering that era of American history prior to the unveiling of the team chosen by our members. Zoom links will be sent out to all SABR members on the morning of each webinar.
Click on a page below to learn more about each All-Time Eras Team:
OPEN NOW!
19th Century Era (1876–1900)
Deadball Era (1901–1919)
- Voting period: April 17–May 4, 2026
- Teams revealed: Wednesday, May 13, with a presentation by Brian M. Ingrassia of West Texas A&M University
COMING SOON!
- Voting period: May 29–June 13
- Zoom webinar: Wednesday, June 24, with a presentation by Seth S. Tannenbaum of Manhattanville University
- Voting period: July 24–August 10
- Zoom webinar: Tuesday, August 18, with a presentation by author Howard Bryant
- Voting period: August 21–September 7
- Zoom webinar: Wednesday, September 16, with a presentation by Daniel A. Gilbert of the University of Illinois
- Voting period: October 2–October 19
- Zoom webinar: Late October, with a presentation TBA
Professional baseball may not cover the entirety of the United States of America’s 250 years—although it comes close—but we intend to celebrate both this year.
Ballots for each era were chosen by a SABR committee that included: Mark Armour, Mike Bates, James Brunson III, Adam Darowski, Emily Hawks, Leslie Heaphy, Ted Knorr, Cassidy Lent, Dan Levitt, Rob Neyer, Anthony Salazar, Mark Simon, Mike Webber, and Joe Williams.
Get an All-Time Eras Teams baseball card set!
Sign up as a new annual member during SABR’s All-Time Eras Teams membership drive using the code AllEras15 and you’ll receive an exclusive baseball card set of players across our All-Time Eras Teams, as well as a one-year membership discount! Join between April 7 and May 13 to qualify and save $15 off the cost of a one-year membership. Click here to learn more.
Current SABR members who refer two new members by May 13 will also receive an exclusive baseball card set featuring players selected to our All-Time Eras Teams! New members must use the discount code AllEras15 to qualify for this promotion.
If you have any questions about signing up for a new SABR membership, please email Jessica Smyth.
