The 33rd Annual NINE Spring Training Conference (March 4-7, 2026) invites original unpublished papers that study all aspects of baseball, with particular emphasis on history, literature, and social policy implications. Abstracts only, not to exceed 300 words, should be submitted by November 14, 2025, to co-directors Willie Steele (wdsteele@lipscomb.edu) and David Pegram (david.pegram@paradisevalley.edu) for the abstract committee’s consideration. We ask that you please copy your submission to both of us.

Following the submission deadline, authors will be notified as quickly as possible whether their papers have been accepted. Submission of an abstract indicates the presenter’s intent to register for and attend the conference. All presenters are required to register for the conference and present their work in person.

Conference registration is $285.00 ($320.00 after January 31, 2026). Graduate student registration is $75.00 ($100.00 after January 31, 2026).  Registration covers all events, including the Saturday evening banquet, except game tickets, which are optional. (Spring training game ticket information will be announced in December.) 

Hotel Reservations: The conference is held at the Hilton Doubletree Resort, Tempe, Arizona. Registrants are responsible for making their hotel reservations directly with the hotel. Information on the NINE conference preferred rate is forthcoming.

For more information, visit: nine-baseball.com/nine-spring-training-conference/