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This comprehensive visitor's guide to the teams of baseball's South Atlantic League lays out the methods needed to plan efficient, cost-effective and rewarding road trips to see home games at ballparks throughout the league. It provides carefully planned travel routes, including lists of interesting eateries and attractions (both baseball-related and otherwise) in or near each team's city.The text traces the history of the league, profiles each current team in detail, describes each ballpark and identifies players who have led the league in batting or pitching. Team profiles list more than 300 players who played with a South Atlantic League team and went on to have a successful major league career. Information about nearby teams outside the SAL is also included for travelers wanting to broaden their baseball road trip experience.
The late Walter Triebel was an adjunct faculty member at Fairleigh Dickenson University. He had an extensive career in business and as a textbook and reference book author. He lived in Wayne, New Jersey.
Table of Contents PrefaceIntroduction—Planning a Baseball Road Trip 1. The Origin and Evolution of the South Atlantic League 2. Today’s South Atlantic League 3. Profiles of the South Atlantic League TeamsAsheville TouristsAugusta Green Jackets delete52Charleston River DogsDelmarva ShorebirdsGreensboro GrasshoppersGreenville DriveHagerstown SunsHickory CrawdadsKannapolis IntimidatorsLakewood BlueClaws delete154Lexington LegendsRome BravesSavannah Sand GnatsWest Virginia Power4. The Perfect Hub for South Atlantic League Travel5. The South Atlantic League Baseball Road Trip—Itinerary 16. The South Atlantic League Baseball Road Trip—More Itineraries7. Baseball Road Trip Options for Fans of a Specific TeamAppendix: Additional Road Trip Travel PlansBibliographyIndex