Why do we get so excited about Spring Training?
With Opening Day just around the corner, there is a certain feeling in the air. This feeling comes around every year when Spring
Training begins. Why does this happen? I mean, it’s just some guys showing up to practice, right?
Now don’t get me wrong, I love football as much as anyone, but you never really hear anybody say “Oh boy, players are about to report to training camp!” before the NFL season starts. Same goes for hockey; we love it, but we’re just not that excited that training camp has started.
Yet us baseball fans have countdowns for Spring Training! We get downright ecstatic when this time comes around. Why?
The first reason I have for why we all love Spring Training so much is it gives us the joy of the game without the stress of the intense competition. Sure, we get to see who is going to do well during the regular season, but other than that it’s a relatively stress free experience.
You can enjoy a nice day at the ballpark without having to worry about winning or losing. If your team loses, no big deal. You enjoyed the day anyway. (That’s not to say that winning isn’t fun too.) We have to make sure we soak all this up before the season starts, because that’s when things get crazily competitive. Spring Training is like the calm before the storm.
Another reason why I believe we get so excited for Spring Training is it gives us a feeling of hope for some improving weather conditions.
Compared to what we’ve had for the past four or five months, even the chilly temperatures of early Spring are a huge psychological 
boost.
For most of the country, it has been freezing temperatures and snow covering the ground for what seems likes forever. We’ve been trapped in this giant ice cube that can only be melted by the joyous game of baseball. When we hear the words “Spring Training,” we’re mostly hearing the “Spring” part. Spring means we get to see that lush green grass and feel that cool breeze in a matter of days. We love Spring and we love baseball, so the two together are amazing beyond belief!
The biggest reason we get excited for Spring Training is it means that Opening Day is in only a few weeks away!
The competition and good times will soon be underway. After so long, we finally get to start going to the games again. We also get to sit around the TV or radio with family, just enjoying the beautiful day and the baseball game. How did we live without it for all this time?
After all, baseball is America’s Pastime.
To conclude, us baseball fans are some pretty hopeful people. Spring Training delivers us that wonderful satisfaction of the game without the commitment to the craziness. It gets us away from the unnecessarily insane weather we experience for far too long. It simply reminds us that baseball isn’t very far away. “It’s the fans that need spring training. You gotta get ’em interested. Wake ’em up and let ’em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll.”
These are just a few of my own personal reasons why I love Spring Training. Whether it means the end to a long cold winter, the new season is right around the corner, or we finally get to head out to the local field for some much needed and long overdue practice, I know we all have our own reasons for getting excited about Spring Training.
I invite you to share your own reasons by leaving a comment below. I will be sure to join in with you.
Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY SPRING!! ~Jeremy
A great article on spring training and why everybody loves it! This covers some excellent points on the topic and is a definite read for everyone since the spring is knocking on our doors! Is it possible to enjoy baseball in winter time?
Thank you Jes!
I’m glad you enjoyed the article.
There are always things you can do to enjoy baseball during the winter. Here’s a couple ideas you can check out.
https://baseballxgear.com/how-to-buy-baseball-cards
https://baseballxgear.com/indoor-baseball-activities
Thanks for dropping by. ~Jeremy
After reading this article , I better understand why people expect with so much excitement the beginning of the spring training. As you point out, it is nice to enjoy the game without the stress the competition usually involves. You really have the chance to enjoy watching others playing.
Hilda
Hi Hilda!
I like to think of spring training as a primer for the regular season, a chance to relax and enjoy the game and change in the weather.
I’m glad you liked the article and please feel free to drop by any time. ~Jeremy
spring training is here and teams are evaluating talent for this upcoming season. I am from Florida and the Yankees and Reds have made the Tampa Bay area home during the spring training and the Yankees AAA team plays in Tampa. Great site and please keep me update, will bookmark your site.
Thank you Tony!
I used to live in Florida and we were able to catch a couple Tiger’s games each year. Awesome experience. Thanks for dropping by and come back any time and talk some baseball. ~Jeremy
Hi. When the winter weather finally eases up a little and there’s some warmth in the sunshine at long last, it really does lift the spirits for everyone. After ‘hibernating’ for what seems like forever, Spring Training is a time to get out of the house, meet up with friends and, as you say, be optimistic for the coming season. Good stuff!
Peter
I hear you Peter!
We’ve been held hostage by winter for too long. It’s time to Play Ball!
Thanks for stopping by and for the great comment. ~Jeremy
Hey Jeremy, I’m from Montreal where the Expos use to play many years ago…
I must say that I miss the excitment you talk about in this post :o(
I love Baseball, but since the Expos left, I haven’t been following much.
Looking at your Website makes me feel like watching a few games again! :o)
Thanks!
Hey Andre!
Wow, the Montreal Expos. Even though it’s only been about 10 years since they moved, it almost seems like they never existed. You never hear anyone talking about them anymore, and that’s a shame! Some of my favorite players played for the Expos over the years. Gary Carter, Tim Reins, Andre Dawson, just to remember a few. A great organization. I hope you get back into the game Andre and if you ever have a question or need a hand, let me know, I’m always happy to help. ~Jeremy
hi Jeremy!
I am not a huge baseball fan but I have seen my share of games live. I had never really thought about Spring training before reading your post but I think you are right, it is a benchmark. It signifies the arrival of Spring, the fun and warm weather to come. For a baseball fan, the warm afternoons watching a game while enjoying some sun rays. And I think you said it well, a time when you can just enjoy the game and not worry about the winners and losers
Hi Emily!
You definitely don’t have to be a huge baseball fan to enjoy the spring training season. Warm weather, sunny skies, peanuts and cracker jacks, just to name a few. And the tickets are usually a fraction of the price of a regular season game. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. ~Jeremy