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SABR 52
August 7-11, 2024
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN


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The Society for American Baseball Research held its 52nd annual convention on August 7-11, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Click here to find the full schedule of events.

The annual SABR convention, which is open to all baseball fans, includes top featured speakers from around the baseball world — front office executives, players, managers, scouts, journalists, historians, and analysts — innovative panel discussions, groundbreaking research presentations and poster presentations, committee meetings, Exhibitors Room, ballgames, the SABR Trivia Contest, and most of all, the opportunity to make and renew baseball friendships over the course of this exciting and memorable event.

SABR 52 was distinct from its predecessors, featuring a Hall of Fame speaker lineup — and the most accessible and social experience we’ve ever organized as we emphasize SABR’s ability to unite all of us in baseball fellowship.

Check out stories, photos, and multimedia clips from the SABR 52 convention in Minneapolis below.


SABR 52 Featured Speakers: Rod Carew, Tony Oliva, Bert Blyleven, Jim Kaat, Derek Falvey, Thad Levine, LaTroy Hawkins, Glen Perkins

Featured Speakers

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  • Opening Remarks from Derek Falvey, President of Baseball Operations for the Minnesota Twins.
  • Minnesota Twins Hitters Panel included Hall of Famers Rod Carew and Tony Oliva, and moderator Tom Shieber of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • Minnesota Twins Pitchers Panel included Hall of Famers Bert Blyleven and Jim Kaat, former Twins stars Glen Perkins and LaTroy Hawkins; and moderator Kris Atteberry.
  • An introduction to new Digital Archives of The Sporting News with TSN Editor in Chief Benson Taylor.
  • Minnesota Twins Analytics Panel with Josh Kalk, VP of Baseball Operations Strategy & Innovation; Thad Levine, Senior Vice President/General Manager; Jeremy Raadt, VP of Baseball Systems; and Josh Ruffin, Assistant Director, Player Development Research.
  • Umpires Panel included former Major League umpire Jeff Nelson, Minor League umpire Emma Charlesworth-Seiler, official scorer and amateur umpire Stew Thornley; and moderator Bill Nowlin.
  • St. Paul Saints Panel included Derek Sharrer, Executive Vice President/General Manager; Tom Whaley, Executive Vice President; Sierra Bailey, VP/Assistant General Manager; and moderator Liz Fedor of Twin Cities Business magazine.
  • Future of Baseball Broadcasts Panel included Dave St. Peter, President/CEO, Minnesota Twins; Rob Hubbard, President/CEO, Hubbard Television Group; Evan Drellich, Senior Writer, The Athletic; and moderator Adam Platt of Twin Cities Business magazine.
  • Black Baseball in Minnesota Panel included Pete Gorton, founder of The Donaldson Network; Todd Peterson, co-chair, SABR Negro Leagues Committee; Carl Rogan, grandson of Hall of Famer Wilber “Bullet” Rogan; and historian and author Frank M. White.
  • A special film screening of The Diamond King, a new biopic on the career of legendary baseball artist Dick Perez with filmmaker Marq Evans.

The Hyatt Regency Minneapolis stands in a prime location on Nicollet Mall, the downtown area’s core shopping and entertainment district. The hotel is one block from the convention center and a short walk to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins; Loring Park; and many other area attractions.


Get your copy of The National Pastime convention journal

The National Pastime: Baseball in the Land of 10,000 LakesAll articles from the new 2024 edition of The National Pastime can now be found online in the Research Collection at SABR.org.

All SABR 52 attendees received a souvenir print edition of The National Pastime, our annual convention journal, focusing on baseball in the Twin Cities.


All guests must adhere to SABR’s Event Code of Conduct at all times. We are dedicated to maintaining an open, inclusive environment at all SABR events.