Examines the role played by minor league baseball in hundreds of cities and towns across the US, including: economic benefits, intangible benefits, fan attachment and attendance, case studies of two Maryland minor-league franchises - the Class AA Bowi Baysox and the Class A Hagerstown Suns.

Examine the big-league benefits of minor league baseball

The Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports examines the role played by minor league baseball in hundreds of cities and towns across the United States. Written from the unique perspective of a sociologist who also happens to be an avid baseball fan, the book looks at the contributions minor league teams make to the quality of life in their communities, creating focal points for spirit and cohesiveness while providing opportunities for interaction and entertainment. The book links theory and experience...