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NINE is a community of scholars, fans, and storytellers united by a deep affection for baseball’s cultural significance. We research, promote, and celebrate the rich history and enduring impact of the game.
We cherish this interdisciplinary approach to the study of baseball. Over the past decade, our authors and presenters have published books on a wide variety of baseball topics. To see selected titles, visit our Publications page.
While not officially associated with the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR), our journal and academic conferences tend to feature works by SABR members. The NINE Spring Training Conference culminates with the presentation of the SABR Seymour Medal, awarded annually to the writer of the “Best book of baseball history or biography.” To learn more, visit sabr.org.
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12/11/25 Registration is now open for the 33rd Annual NINE Spring Training Conference. This year’s event will feature a screening of Lefty O’Doul: America’s Forgotten Hero, followed by a panel discussion on Asian baseball history and culture.
6/10/25 The NINE/online Virtual Baseball Conference is now accepting proposals. Deadline is July 31, 2025. CLICK HERE for more information.
5/30/25 Baseball writer Joe Posnanski kicked off the 36th Cooperstown Symposium at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This year’s symposium program can be found here: 2025 Cooperstown Symposium. The 2026 Symposium is scheduled for May 27-29.
5/19/25 The Baseball Reliquary has announced the 2025 inductees into the Shrine of the Eternals: Felipe Aloe, Kirk Gibson, Ron LeFlore, and W.P. Kinsella. Ceremony has been scheduled for November 16, 2025.
3/5/25 The 32nd Annual NINE Spring Training Conference concluded with the awarding the SABR Seymour Medal to Larry Gerlach for Lion of the League: Bob Emslie and the Evolution of the Baseball Umpire.
2/20/25 NINE: A Journal of Baseball History & Culture is seeking articles on all aspects of baseball. Articles should be between 2,000 and 8,000 words in length and follow APA style. CLICK HERE for submission guidelines.