Spring Training

Spring Training is a series of practice games that precede the regular MLB professional baseball season.

About Spring Training

In Major League Baseball, Spring Training is a series of practice and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to audition for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play. Spring training has always attracted fan attention, drawing crowds who travel to the warmer climates to enjoy the weather and watch their favorite teams play, and spring training usually coincides with spring break for many college students. Many people plan their vacations around Spring Training, buying their tickets months in advance.

Spring training typically lasts almost two months, starting in mid February and running until just before the season opening day. Often right at the end of spring training, some teams will play spring training games on the same day as other teams' opening day, traditionally the first week of April. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training first because pitchers benefit from a longer training period due to the exhaustive nature of the position. A week or two later, the position players arrive and team practice begins.

The teams separate into two leagues to reflect the places where they are playing. The Cactus League plays in Arizona, while the Grapefruit League plays in Florida. The teams have exhibition matches against each other and also play minor league and college teams.

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