Hamster fun and information SABR 53: Charlie Hough, Eric Nadel, Evan Grant added…
May 7, 2025
Dear Peter:
SABR’s 53rd annual convention is coming up soon on June 25-29, 2025 at the Westin DFW Airport Hotel in Irving, Texas!
The full schedule for SABR 53 is now available online, and each day is full of terrific panels, presentations, and committee meetings that we’re sure you’ll enjoy. Check out the schedule and then click here to register for SABR 53 in Dallas-Fort Worth!
We’re excited to welcome more featured speakers at SABR 53:
- Charlie Hough, Texas Rangers All-Star pitcher who played from 1970 to 1994
- Eric Nadel, Texas Rangers broadcaster and Ford C. Frick Award recipient
- Evan Grant, Texas Rangers beat reporter for the Dallas Morning News
SABR 53 will feature a Texas-sized speaker lineup we know you’ll love — including Ferguson Jenkins, Iván Rodríguez, Bruce Bochy, and Chris Young — and will be the most accessible and social experience we’ve ever organized as we emphasize SABR’s ability to unite all of us in baseball fellowship. We hope you’ll join us!
- Register now: Click here for complete information on SABR 53 registration and optional sessions. Or click here to register for SABR 53! Registration includes access to all panel discussions, research presentations, and committee meetings at the Westin DFW Airport, plus the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, Coffee Talks on Thursday/Friday, and Closing Ceremonies on Saturday. Please note: ALL registrations are a la carte in 2025. Attendees will need to select tickets for all optional events or merchandise they would like when they register.
- Hotel: The special SABR group rate at the Westin DFW Airport of $169/night plus tax (single/double occupancy) is only available to registered convention attendees. Please note: The cut-off date to book your room at the SABR group rate is May 30, 2025. The hotel offers a free 24/7 hotel shuttle to and from Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport; call 972-929-4500 to request the shuttle. Click here for more details on shuttle pickup locations. After you register for the SABR 53 convention, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with details on how to book your hotel room at the SABR group rate.
- Schedule: Click here to view the full SABR 53 schedule.
- Featured Speakers: Click here to learn more about our Featured Speakers.
- Research Presentations: Click here to view the full list of Research Presentations.
- Poster Presentations: Click here to view the full list of Poster Presentations.
- Committee Meetings: Click here for the schedule of Committee Meetings.
Our lineup of featured speakers and exciting events planned for SABR 53 will include:
- Opening Remarks by Chris Young, President of Baseball Operations, Texas Rangers
- Roland Hemond Award presentation with Bruce Bochy, Texas Rangers manager and four-time World Series champion
- Texas Rangers Hitters Panel, featuring Iván Rodríguez, Elvis Andrus, and Buddy Bell, moderated by Eric Nadel
- Texas Rangers Pitchers Panel, featuring Ferguson Jenkins, Charlie Hough, and Colby Lewis, moderated by Evan Grant
- 50th Anniversary of Seitz Decision Panel, featuring Don Fehr, Steve Rogers, and Ed Edmonds, moderated by Bradford William Davis
- Texas Rangers Ballparks Panel, featuring Tom Schieffer, Rob Matwick, and Jack Hill, moderated by Chuck Morgan
- Beckett Baseball Cards Panel, featuring Dr. James Beckett and Rich Klein, moderated by C. Paul Rogers III
- Texas League Panel, featuring Tim Purpura, Bob Baillargeon, and Rick Herrscher, moderated by C. Paul Rogers III
- Frisco RoughRiders game on Thursday, June 26
- Globe Life Field ballpark tour on Friday, June 27
- Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners game on Friday, June 27
Please note: All speakers are subject to change due to availability.
Our host hotel at the Westin DFW Airport is conveniently located three miles away from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, with a free 24/7 hotel shuttle, and a short drive from Globe Life Field and many other area attractions. The Texas Rangers will host a weekend series against the Seattle Mariners during SABR 53. The SABR 53 convention logo, which pays homage to the scoreboard at Arlington Stadium, was created by acclaimed sports graphic designer Todd Radom.
Visit SABR.org/convention for more information about SABR 53.
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