Turnstyle: The SABR Journal of Baseball Arts, Volume 5 (2026)
A new publication produced by SABR’s Baseball and the Arts Committee vividly brings to life the art and literature of the game we all love:
Turnstyle: The SABR Journal of Baseball Arts, Volume 5 (2026)
Edited by Joanne Hulbert and Jay Hurd
ISBN (e-book): 978-1-960819-70-3, $5.99
ISBN (paperback): 978-1-960819-71-0, $11.95
6″ x 9″, 102 pages
Turnstyle is the journal of baseball arts and literature produced by SABR’s Baseball and the Arts Research Committee. Although SABR is known for publishing baseball history, biographical research, and statistical analysis, in Turnstyle we get to see the more artistic side of baseball, through poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction, as well as paintings, illustrations, and interviews with artists.
In this issue, we showcase the artistic and literary talents of 28 SABR members, with poetry, essays, short stories, and memoirs, as well as visual arts and interviews. Mark Summerfeld takes us into his dream job working for the Orioles, while Jarrod Schenewark looks back at a special night at Fenway Park. Childhood reminiscences fuel pieces such as “Stoopball” by Daniel Farkas and “Bash” by Jonathon Symons. Russ Speiller treats us to a look behind the scenes at the movie about baseball card artist Dick Perez, The Diamond King, and introduces us to the portrait art of Josée Tellier. We look at baseball card art in watercolor and in leather, and much more.
The first issue of Turnstyle in 2019 interspersed contemporary creations by SABR members with examples of baseball literature from the past, while Issue 2 in 2020 was filled entirely with contemporary works. Issue 3 in 2023 included poems, photos, paintings, and essays on baseball away from the ballpark. Issue 4 in 2024 included essays on baseball cards and “found” poems of baseball broadcasters.
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SABR members, get this e-book for FREE!
- E-book: Click here to download the e-book version of Turnstyle, Volume 5 for FREE from the SABR Store. Available in PDF, EPUB/Kindle, and MOBI formats.
- Paperback: Get a 50% discount on the Turnstyle, Volume 5 paperback edition from the SABR Store ($10.95 includes shipping/tax; delivery via Amazon Kindle Direct can take up to 4-6 weeks.)
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- E-book: Click here to download the e-book version of Turnstyle, Volume 5 for $5.99 from the SABR Store. Available in PDF, EPUB/Kindle, and MOBI formats.
- Paperback: Get the paperback edition of Turnstyle, Volume 5 from the SABR Store ($19.95 includes shipping/tax; delivery via Amazon Kindle Direct can take up to 4-6 weeks.)
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Originally published: May 13, 2026. Last Updated: May 7, 2026.