#MLB #SpringTraining camps are open - Go #Retro to prepare your team for the upcoming season! www.amazon.com/stores/Derek... #trade #FreeAgent #draft #baseball #book #sabermetrics #analytics #WBC #retrogaming #atari #commodore #apple #pcgaming #sony #nintendo #xbox #mattel #sega #handheldgaming

V1-AL www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... V2-NL www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... Hardball Architects "examines how players were acquired by each franchise through all of baseball history... a wonderful research tool and fascinating when you read the pages for your favorite team." - Lita, Amazon review #MLB

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktwv... Steve Etzel provides an update on our book project and requests assistance in obtaining information on some of the more obscure games. Survey link: forms.gle/cFFJqoFngnnN... #tabletopgaming #baseball #simulation #book

Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds *2025 Sporting News-SABR Baseball Research Award winner* www.amazon.com/Hardball-Com... Celebrating 50 years of our pixelated National Pastime #retrogaming #pcgaming #handheldgaming #baseball #simulation #retro #MLB

Hardball Retroactive examines... General Manager rankings by trade-free agent-draft Taking extra base & BABIP leaders Retro World Baseball Classic rosters Playing classic baseball video games on modern devices Minors vs. Majors www.amazon.com/Hardball-Ret... #MLB #WBC #Sabermetrics #book #baseball

book project survey – “History of Baseball Tabletop Games" forms.gle/cFFJqoFngnnN... www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKqj... Seeking feedback for all baseball tabletop simulations that you’ve played or owned. #tabletopgaming #baseball #MLB #APBA #Strat #Replay #PocketPennantRun #Ballpark #StatisPro

meeting reminder: Tuesday, March 10 @ 8p ET / 5p PT guest speaker: Robert Gamble, designer of Pitcher’s Count Baseball -> pitchers-count-baseball.bigcartel.com register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SABR #tabletopgaming #baseball #simulation

Hardball Retrospective www.amazon.com/Hardball-Ret... "This book is recommended for any baseball fan who is interested to see how his or her team fared in finding talented players throughout the last century." - LSmith, Amazon review #baseball #sabermetrics #draft #MLB #analytics #WAR #WinShares

V1-AL www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... V2-NL www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... Hardball Architects "examines how players were acquired by each franchise through all of baseball history... a wonderful research tool and fascinating when you read the pages for your favorite team." - Lita, Amazon review #MLB

Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds *2025 Sporting News-SABR Baseball Research Award winner* www.amazon.com/Hardball-Com... Celebrating 50 years of our pixelated National Pastime #retrogaming #pcgaming #handheldgaming #baseball #simulation #retro #MLB

Hardball Retroactive examines... General Manager rankings by trade-free agent-draft Taking extra base & BABIP leaders Retro World Baseball Classic rosters Playing classic baseball video games on modern devices Minors vs. Majors www.amazon.com/Hardball-Ret... #MLB #WBC #Sabermetrics #book #baseball

Hardball Retrospective www.amazon.com/stores/Derek... "This book is recommended for any baseball fan who is interested to see how his or her team fared in finding talented players throughout the last century." - LSmith, Amazon review #baseball #sabermetrics #draft #MLB #analytics #WAR #WinShares

Here's the link to our meeting with Rick Schostek and Sullivan Beck (Ball Park Baseball). They discussed the evolution of the game, designed by Charles Sidman in 1957. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgJ9... G&S Event Archive: sabrbaseballgaming.com/events/ Upcoming events: sabrbaseballgaming.com #SABR

V1 www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... V2 www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... Hardball Architects "examines how players were acquired by each franchise through all of baseball history... Just a wonderful research tool, and fascinating when you read the pages for your favorite team." - Lita, Amazon review #MLB

Early registration is now open for SABR 54! Join us in Cleveland this summer for SABR’s 54th annual convention on July 29–August 2, 2026: sabr.org/convention

#MLB #SpringTraining camps are open - Go #Retro to prepare your team for the upcoming season! www.amazon.com/stores/Derek... #trade #FreeAgent #draft #baseball #book #sabermetrics #analytics #stats #retrogaming #atari #commodore #apple #pcgaming #sony #nintendo #xbox #mattel #sega #handheldgaming

Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds *2025 Sporting News-SABR Baseball Research Award winner* www.amazon.com/Hardball-Com... Celebrating 50 years of our pixelated National Pastime #retrogaming #pcgaming #handheldgaming #baseball #simulation #retro #MLB

meeting: Tuesday, April 14 @ 8p ET/5p PT Our guest speaker is Chris Davis, designer of Inside Pitch Baseball (2007) and the newest iteration, Inside Pitch Advanced. www.insidesportsgames.com Register in advance for this meeting: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SABR #tabletopgaming #baseball

Hardball Retroactive examines... General Manager rankings by trade-free agent-draft Taking extra base & BABIP leaders Best pitchers without a no-hitter Retro World Baseball Classic rosters Playing classic baseball video games on modern devices Minors vs. Majors www.amazon.com/Hardball-Ret... #MLB

Hardball Retrospective www.amazon.com/Hardball-Ret... "This book is recommended for any baseball fan who is interested to see how his or her team fared in finding talented players throughout the last century." - LSmith, Amazon review #baseball #sabermetrics #draft #MLB #analytics #WAR #WinShares

V1 www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... V2 www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... Hardball Architects "examines how players were acquired by each franchise through all of baseball history... Just a wonderful research tool, and fascinating when you read the pages for your favorite team." - Lita, Amazon review #MLB

meeting reminder: Tuesday, February 17 @ 8p ET / 5p PT guest speakers: Rick Schostek (COO) and Sullivan Beck (CTO) of Ball Park Baseball Ball Park Baseball was developed by Dr. Charles Sidman & published in 1971. ballparkbaseballgame.com register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SABR #tabletop

"Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Radio Baseball" - retro game review - the seventh entry in a series focusing on computer baseball simulations www.tuatarasoftware.com/baseballanal... #retrogaming #ibm #ElectronicArts #baseball #review #PlayByPlay

Mermaid Enchanted Ocean - available for pre-order now! Concept & artwork: Renée Bain level design: Michael and Brendan Bain lead programmer: Derek Bain additional credits in video intellivisionrevolution.square.site/product/merm... video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=slMj... #Intellivision

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Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds *2025 Sporting News-SABR Baseball Research Award winner* www.amazon.com/Hardball-Com... Celebrating 50 years of our pixelated National Pastime #retrogaming #pcgaming #handheldgaming #baseball #simulation #retro #MLB

book project survey – “History of Baseball Tabletop Games" forms.gle/cFFJqoFngnnN... www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKqj... Seeking feedback for all baseball tabletop simulations that you’ve played or owned. #tabletopgaming #baseball #MLB #APBA #Strat #Replay #PocketPennantRun #Cadaco #HistoryMaker

Here is the link to our meeting with Brian Davis, Ph. D. Brian demo'd FastScore Baseball (www.fastscoregames.com) and discussed his work in cancer research and gene therapy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfYl... G&S Event Archive: sabrbaseballgaming.com/events/ Upcoming events: sabrbaseballgaming.com

Hardball Retroactive examines... General Manager rankings by trade-free agent-draft Taking extra base & BABIP leaders Best pitchers without a no-hitter Retro World Baseball Classic rosters Playing classic baseball video games on modern devices Minors vs. Majors www.amazon.com/Hardball-Ret... #MLB

Hardball Retrospective www.amazon.com/Hardball-Ret... "This book is recommended for any baseball fan who is interested to see how his or her team fared in finding talented players throughout the last century." - LSmith, Amazon review #baseball #sabermetrics #draft #MLB #analytics #WAR #WinShares

"Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Monday Morning Manager" - retro game review - the sixth entry in a series focusing on computer baseball simulations www.tuatarasoftware.com/baseballanal... #retrogaming #ibm #apple #commodore #atari #baseball #review #pcgaming #simulation

V1 www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... V2 www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... Hardball Architects "examines how players were acquired by each franchise through all of baseball history... Just a wonderful research tool, and fascinating when you read the pages for your favorite team." - Lita, Amazon review #MLB

*2025 Sporting News-SABR Baseball Research Award winner* Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds www.amazon.com/Hardball-Com... Celebrating 50 years of our pixelated National Pastime #retrogaming #pcgaming #handheldgaming #baseball #simulation #retro #MLB

"Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Pure-Stat Baseball" - retro game review - the fifth entry in a series focusing on computer baseball simulations www.tuatarasoftware.com/baseballanal... #retrogaming #ibm #apple #commodore #baseball #review #pcgaming #simulation

Hardball Retroactive examines... General Manager rankings by trade-free agent-draft Taking extra base & BABIP leaders Best pitchers without a no-hitter Retro World Baseball Classic rosters Playing classic baseball video games on modern devices Minors vs. Majors www.amazon.com/gp/product/1... #MLB

Based on research for "Hardball Retrospective", "Hardball Retroactive" & "Hardball Architects" www.amazon.com/stores/Derek... Identify the 1910 Philadelphia Phillies leaders in total #WinShares Based on the Hardball Retrospective "Original" rosters. #MLB www.tuatarasoftware.com/baseballanal...

"Hardball Retro's Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds" Game of the Day: Home Run High www.amazon.com/Hardball-Com... photo credit - #Mobygames #retrogaming #Switch #pcgaming #Kairosoft #MLB #baseball #retro #book

Hardball Retrospective www.amazon.com/Hardball-Ret... "This book is recommended for any baseball fan who is interested to see how his or her team fared in finding talented players throughout the last century." - LSmith, Amazon review #baseball #sabermetrics #draft #MLB #analytics #WAR #WinShares

meeting reminder: Thursday, January 22 @ 8p ET/5p PT Our guest speaker is Brian Davis, Ph.D., the creator of FastScore Baseball, a contributor to Replay and APBA, and a designer of tools for various baseball games. fastscoregames.com/fastscore-ba... Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SABR

www.amazon.com/Hardball-Arc... Hardball Architects "examines how players were acquired by each franchise through all of baseball history. Bain gives you all the data you need.. Just a wonderful research tool, and fascinating when you read the pages for your favorite team." - Lita, Amazon review #MLB

"Hardball Retro's Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds" Game of the Day: Bases Loaded '96 - Double Header www.amazon.com/Hardball-Com... photo credit - #Mobygames #retrogaming #Jaleco #Playstation #Saturn #MLB #baseball #retro #book

"Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Avalon Hill Pro Manager / Major League Manager" - retro game review - the fourth entry in a series focusing on computer baseball simulations www.tuatarasoftware.com/baseballanal... #retrogaming #ibm #AvalonHill #baseball #MLB #simulation #pcgaming

meeting: Tuesday, March 10 @ 8p ET/5p PT guest speaker: Robert Gamble, designer of Pitcher's Count Baseball Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SABR #simulation #tabletopgaming #baseball

forms.gle/cFFJqoFngnnN... book project survey – “History of Baseball Tabletop Games" www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKqj... Seeking feedback for all baseball tabletop simulations that you’ve played or owned. #tabletopgaming #baseball #MLB #APBA #Strat #Replay #Dynasty #Payoff #StatisPro #Sherco #Ballpark

www.youtube.com/@hardballret... Check out my HardballRetro YouTube channel for computer baseball simulations and retro-gaming goodness! #retrogaming #baseball #handheldgaming #simulation #pcgaming #Atari #Intellivision #Colecovision #Nintendo #Sega #Sony #Microsoft #Apple #Amiga #MLB #replay

"Hardball Retro's Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds" Game of the Day: Bill "Spaceman" Lee's Baseball Mogul 2008 www.amazon.com/Hardball-Com... photo credit - @30-30.club #retrogaming #pcgaming #SportsMogul #StrategyFirst #Spaceman #MLB #baseball #retro #book