Kevin Reichard

The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2022 / Arizona Kevin Reichard

After almost two years of COVID-19 shutdowns, we're all hoping and praying spring training 2022 will be a convincing return to normalcy. And why not? Spring training is a time of new beginnings, when the baseball world preps for another season, as rookies fight for roster spots and veterans prep for another campaign. Every team in spring training has a shot to contend for a title, as life on the diamond begins anew.

So here's to a fresh start for 2022.

This book is meant for all types of spring-training fans. Hardcore baseball fans scout their favorite teams and eagerly track every open roster spot. Casual fans head to spring training in search of the perfect Arizona experience, happy to sip a brew at the outfield bar.

This book covers the 15 Cactus League teams playing out of 10 training camps: American Family Fields of Phoenix (Milwaukee Brewers), Camelback Ranch-Glendale (Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers), Goodyear Ballpark (Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Guardians), Hohokam Stadium (Oakland Athletics), Peoria Stadium (San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners), Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies), Scottsdale Stadium (San Francisco Giants), Sloan Park (Chicago Cubs), Surprise Stadium (Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers), and Tempe Diablo Stadium (Los Angeles Angels). Also included: Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks; Phoenix Municipal Stadium, home of the Arizona State University Sun Devils, and GCU Ballpark, home of the GCU Antelopes. For those who follow their teams: exhibition games in Las Vegas.

Changes for the 2022 spring-training season are highlighted, including upgrade plans at Tempe Diablo Stadium, renovations at Scottsdale Stadium, and new ballpark amenities.