So I was reading through the New York Times tonight, and there was an article about the annual convention for the Society of American Baseball Research, specifically about their World Series of Baseball Trivia.  Now, this isn't the first time I've heard of SABR, but it got me thinking again about the organization.  The average age, according to the NYT article, in SABR is somewhere in the mid-50's, which is understandable but at the same time a little odd.  

We, the people dedicated enough to a team or a sport to not only go the internet to talk about our passion, but to talk about it passionately, are effectively the prime examples of the person who would be willing join.  I suppose what I wonder is how many, if any, of us are in SABR?

Another thing I noticed after poking around SABR's website is that there is a local Phoenix chapter, but if it's active in any capacity, then they don't spend any time updating their website.

Now, I'm not trying to get everyone join up, though I'm seriously considering it, but I thought I'd throw out the information in case people are interested in the organization.  If anyone is already in SABR, it would be nice to hear from you about what is like.

What: A national organization dedicated to baseball research and history

Cost: $45 Under 30/$65 "Standard"/$45 Senior

Okay so what do I get: Free copy of the two publications of SABR, Baseball Research Journal, The National Pastime; eligible to take part in research committees, SABR lending library, access to SABR online encyclopedia, discount on annual convention, and other fun things!