Baseball in Tampa Bay

The book explores Tampa Bay's deep-rooted connection to baseball, tracing its history from early days to the establishment of a major league franchise in the 1990s. The region is notable for hosting the most major league spring training games in the U.S., with teams like the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles. It highlights the vibrant local baseball culture, including Little League and recreational leagues, and recounts the formation of local teams in 1919, culminating in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' entry into Major League Baseball in 1995.