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Archive for January, 2009

Article For Prospective Professional Baseball Interns

Here is an article which you may find useful if you wish to gain an internship in professional baseball:  http://ezinearticles.com/?What-to-Expect-As-an-Intern-in-Professional-Baseball&id=1915065

To get your name sent to the majority of independent professional baseball general managers in hopes of getting a baseball summer internship then be sure to visit this link:  http://independentminorleaguebaseball.com/independent_baseball_jobs.html

Independent Baseball Podcast With Bob Wirz

http://www.independentminorleaguebaseball.com/Independent_Baseball_Interview_With_Bob_Wirz.mp3
This is an interview with Bob Wirz, former independent professional baseball team co-owner and the founder of the blog www.IndyBaseballChatter.com and www.IndependentBaseballClassifieds.com.  He discusses:

  • the improvements in independent baseball since the early 1990’s
  • how players and the independent baseball team front offices have evolved
  • how fans can track players who have moved onto affiliated organizations
  • how the late-2008/early-2009 U.S. economic situation may affect independent baseball teams
  • how technology and media coverage are enhancing independent baseball’s growth

The interview is just over 25 minutes in length and helps everyone better understand the current state of independent baseball.

Independent Baseball Tryouts: What To Do If You Don’t Get Signed

Prepare For Independent Baseball Tryouts With Information Over 100 Years Old

http://www.scribd.com/doc/6497448/BaseballHow-to-Become-a-Player1888

This is an interesting read, and it details much of what is still needed to become a better baseball player… even though it’s over 100 years old!

If you want your bio and contact information sent to the general managers, managers, and other decision-makers across independent baseball then click the link and add your information to the appropriate database.  You also will get information about upcoming independent baseball tryouts.

What To Expect During An Independent Baseball Summer Internship

http://www.scribd.com/doc/11229076/What-to-Expect-as-an-Intern-in-Professional-Baseball

Video Clip Of South Coast League (Independent Baseball)

In 2007, a documentary was made about the South Coast League called “Playing For Peanuts.”  Here is a trailer:

Helpful Article For Players Going To Independent Professional Baseball Tryouts

Here is a good article about the basics of professional baseball tryouts:  http://www.probaseballtryouts.com/page/page/4368653.htm

If you want your bio and contact information sent to the independent league general managers, managers, and other decision-makers then be sure to click this link to have your information sent as well as get notified about upcoming independent professional baseball tryouts.

Reporter’s “Day In The Life” As An Independent Professional Baseball Player

List Of Independent Baseball Leagues With Current & Previous Teams

Here is an interesting link which lists the current independent baseball leagues as well as teams which previously existed within the league.  Contact information is included as well:  http://www.rauzulusstreet.com/baseball/minors/independents.htm

If you wish to become involved in independent baseball this year, click the link to get started.  Information is available for:

  • Prospective independent baseball players (with or without previous pro experience)
  • Prospective interns
  • Current independent baseball players and retired players (useful “how-to” information specific to players is available)

Q&A About Independent Baseball With Baseball America

Here is a Q&A article about independent baseball with J.J. Cooper from Baseball Americahttp://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/independent-audit/2008/267005.html

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