Customer Reviews

Baseball America

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I didn't refer to Baseball America as such. It was Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty who said it. And who am I to contradict? The best columnists in the game, from Peter Gammons, Tracy Ringolsby and Jayson Stark, to detailed information in ALL of baseball, from the Major Leagues to Japan, stats, scores, and the best and most extensive resource on prospect information, there's not a single serious fan in all of baseball who deserves such a title if is not a Baseball America subscriber. You got to read it if you want to know the stars of tomorrow (being tomorrow 6 years or 2 months). Top 10 prospects from every team till its massive Top 100 list, Baseball America covers it all. I know, I have been subscribed for 2 years now, and I can't think of living without it!

I received "free" access to the BA web page (all links) with my subscription...however, about every 3rd time I logged on, my username was declared invalid. I had to contact them several times before the problem was fixed. (It was fixed three times, and then it would fail again). The customer service people were friendly and helpful, but it was a little painful to have to keep asking for help.
Outside of that - this is a great publication for people that are into fantasy baseball leagues that allow you to draft minor leaguers - or "long term keeper" leagues....or if you are just a fan of baseball and really like to learn a lot about the up and coming player.
I'd give it 5 stars if it wasn't for the internet problem.....

In my opinion, this is the best baseball magazine there is out there. Every other week readers are privy to the same information that general managers and scouts receive on their desks. As the title reads, it's about "Baseball America" not just the major leagues but about the entire sport. A real dream for any true fan. Every year the top prospects from the minors to high school are covered. There is great team by team analysis and opinion. And of course, plenty of major league news. One little section that I forgot to mention is the obituaries. Yes; obituaries! Just to give even more of an indication as to how deeply this sport is covered, obituaries of past major and minor leaguers are provided for the true baseball historian. A great magazine that no true fan should be without. And if there isn't enough reason for you to get it, subscribers can now access the online edition!

Baseball America offers the most comprehensive coverage in amateur baseball from high school to AAA. Additionally, they offer excellent international and major league reporting. From casual observers to diehard fans to execs within the game, Baseball America has been the #1 source for information and the best in the business for over 25 years.

I have read Baseball America off and on over the years and finally took the plunge and got a subscription. This is the best place to get coverage of the minors, college, and high school baseball so you know about the top prospects before others do.