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Baseball Projects

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The Ballpark (Coming 2027)

Author

How did we go from playing baseball in glorified cow pastures in New York, to whatever is about to be built in Las Vegas, with stops at Wrigley Field and The Astrodome along the way? This work explores the evolution of the ballpark by looking at the history and development of staples such as the bleachers, the hot dog, "Take Me Out to The Ballgame," and more. Coming winter 2027 (Bloomsbury / Rowman & Littlefield).

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Touch 'Em All

Author

Published in 2018, this 310-page novel traces the tale of four high school graduates who set out one summer in a rickety old hippie bus to see a game in every MLB ballpark. Part ballpark handbook, part coming-of-age narrative, Touch ’em All is a collection of short stories that range from educating to entertaining and combine together to offer a juvenile view of America through its Present and Pastime.

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Ballpark Banter Podcast

Director, Host, & Audio Producer

A 30-part podcast series that explores the history, features, and unique facts about every Major League Baseball stadium. Originally produced in 2021, the Ballpark Banter Podcast has seen over 5,000 unique downloads and has returned for a second season, featuring updated statistics and new voices speaking on MLB ballparks.

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Mariner Muse

Manager, Editor, & Host

Originally started as a newsletter, this passion project now thrives as an engagement community on Twitter, dedicated solely to showing love for the Seattle Mariners baseball team. Over 16,000 followers now tune in for game analysis, reporting, and weekly Spaces where fans can discuss their opinions on the team and love for baseball in general.

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© Travis Parker Smith
Last updated: Spring 2025

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