FREE! 9th Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend

- Free screening of the documentary “The Battered Bastards of Baseball” The first 200 guests will receive a complimentary Weekend poster. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) Meeting. Non-members welcome. Speaker: Frank Amoroso author of the new book “Ode to the Baseball Gods: Epic Battle in Hot Springs." (Room 201) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Baseball Card Show in the Grand Lobby. 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - The Ultimate Ace - Dave “Smoke” Stewart 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Fire Up the Tomahawk Chop: A Career Retrospective with Fred McGriff 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Dale Murphy and the Rise of the Braves 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Ten Innings of Glory: Jack Morris and the Art of the Big Game 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Outspoken & Unplugged: If Bill Lee and Al Hrabosky Were MLB Commissioner for a Day 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - The Legends of the Diamond: An Unfiltered Q&A with Baseball’s Greatest SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Baseball Card Show Continues in the Grand Lobby. GUESTS Al Hrabosky One of the St. Louis Cardinals’ most beloved players, legendary relief pitcher Al Hrabosky—affectionately known as the "Mad Hungarian"—has earned a new title: Mister Baseball Weekend. A newly minted member of the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, Hrabosky has been a featured guest at every single annual Baseball Weekend celebration except for one, due to family obligations. Whether you know him from his fiery days on the mound or from his 40+ years as a staple of the Cardinals television broadcasting team (where he has been a color commentator since 1985), "Al" is a fan favorite. As event organizer Steve Arrison notes: “The hundreds of fans who have attended his presentations have loved his tales of Major League Baseball.” Don't miss the chance to hear unforgettable stories from a true baseball icon! Dave Stewart The legendary Dave Stewart is officially joining the star-studded lineup for the Ninth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend this August 7–8! Known throughout the baseball world as “Smoke,” Stewart is one of six remarkable players heading to the historic city celebrated as The Birthplace of Major League Baseball Spring Training . Drafted by the Dodgers in 1975, Stewart forged an intimidating 18-year major league career (1978–1995) defined by clutch postseason dominance and a legendary scowl. He pitched for the Dodgers, Rangers, Phillies, Athletics, and Blue Jays, cementing his legacy with some incredible milestones: Three-Time World Series Champion (winning a ring with three different clubs). Four Consecutive 20-Win Seasons . Postseason Heroics: Named a 1989 World Series MVP and a two-time LCS MVP. After hanging up his cleats with 168 career wins, "Smoke" continued to shape the game from the front office and the dugout. He served as a pitching coach for the Padres, Brewers, and Blue Jays, excelled as a top sports agent, and ran the front office as General Manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Don't miss your chance to meet a true baseball titan and a master of the mound! Fred McGriff Baseball fans, get ready to welcome absolute greatness! Hall of Famer Fred McGriff brings his legendary resume and powerful legacy to the lineup. Over a stellar 19-season Major League career, McGriff established himself as one of the most consistent and feared power hitters of his generation. Originally drafted by the Yankees in 1981, McGriff blossomed after a trade to the Blue Jays, kicking off a full-time big league career in 1987. From there, he became a dominant force for the Blue Jays, Padres, Braves, Devil Rays, Cubs, and Dodgers. "The Crime Dog" by the numbers: Finished his career tied with the legendary Lou Gehrig at 493 home runs —just seven shy of the elusive 500-HR club. Smashed 30 or more home runs in seven consecutive seasons (and 10 times total). Along with Gary Sheffield, he is one of only two players in MLB history to hit 30 home runs for five different franchises . A 5-time All-Star, 3-time Silver Slugger, and a postseason weapon who batted .303 with 10 home runs across 10 playoff series. With 2,490 hits and 1,550 RBIs, McGriff’s career is a masterclass in elite hitting. Don't miss the opportunity to see a first-ballot legend of the game! Jack Morris Get ready to meet the ultimate big-game pitcher. Hall of Famer Jack Morris is joining the lineup, bringing the legendary grit and fierce intensity that defined an era of baseball. A four-time World Series Champion and five-time All-Star, Morris was the ace you wanted on the mound when everything was on the line. He racked up 254 big-league victories and made an incredible 14 straight Opening Day starts. But his legacy is best summed up by his Hall of Fame manager, Sparky Anderson: “He was the last of a breed: Somebody who actually comes to the park with anger to beat you.” Morris’ unforgettable career highlights in