COLLEGE BASEBALL
College sports often have a specific air of excitement not found in professional leagues. One reason is the fan base, which is a mix of students, alumni and players' friends and family.
School rivalries, more commonly associated with football or basketball, carry over to the baseball diamond too.
Venues are improving as well. Louisiana State, Oregon State and UC Irvine are among the schools that recently remodeled or rebuilt their stadiums.
"These institutions are investing in baseball. They're seeing significant interest among fans and see that it makes sense for them financially," said Damani Leech, NCAA director of baseball and football.
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The college baseball schedule is also convenient for many families, because games typically take place over the weekend. And with 286 programs in Division I alone, there's no lack of options. The biggest programs tend to be in the South, West Coast and other warm-weather spots, however.
If nothing else, you might enjoy the novelty of hearing the 'ping' of balls connecting with aluminum bats, which are used at the college level.
