Baseball is woven into the fabric of Indiana sports. From neighborhood diamonds and youth leagues to high school state championships, college programs, adult leagues, minor league baseball, and the Major Leagues, generations of Hoosiers have built their sports journeys around the game.

Indiana’s baseball story reaches deep into the state’s history. Indianapolis has been home to professional baseball teams since the 1800s, while the Indianapolis A.B.C.s played a significant role in Negro League history. Baseball’s popularity in the state has continued to grow through generations of players, coaches, families, volunteers, and communities.