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First Pitch Arizona 2026 - Testimonials

For years, after First Pitch Arizona is over, we've ask participants, “What is the best part of the weekend?” Here's sample of attendee answers, in their own words, from our 2025 survey:

“Just talking baseball. The sessions were great, but being able to discuss so many different baseball topics (fantasy, World Series, our hometown teams, prospects, etc) with fellow fans and folks who I read all year is worth the price of admission.”

“The whole program is a celebration of baseball and the various forms of statistical entertainment. The camaraderie of every attendee shows the passion of this hobby. I’ll do it every time I can.”

“The friendliness and helpfulness of the organizers, the attendees and everyone else involved, the sessions, the AFL games, I could go on and on …”

“Hanging out with friends and talking baseball. Having the opportunity to discuss fantasy baseball with people we listen to and follow.”

“The baseball talk is fantastic, but the chance to chat and collaborate with other like-minded people.”

“I was a first time attendee and very much enjoyed myself. I was impressed by how open and friendly everyone, including the presenters, were.”

“This is a tough question, because I liked almost everything … ”

Plus, some feedback from previous years:

“There is nothing like the camaraderie found at FPAZ, over 4 years now I have met some of my closest friends there and can’t wait to meet new ones every year.”

“To be able to meet, talk to, draft with, attend games, and learn from so many people from all over who share this same passion in person was a far more rewarding experience than I ever imagined.”

“I like the huge variety of programs. It’s like being on a cruise ship.”

“Friendships. Camaraderie. The content is great but is almost secondary in my life.”

“Opportunity to meet podcasters that I've been listening to FOR YEARS. Connect with other players, socialize with like-minded communities, AFL games, the whole thing was great.”

“The presentations were excellent, and applicable to enjoyment of real-life baseball and not just fantasy, and it's great to be around a group of like-minded people.”

“Useful information I can use/review/consider for my drafts. Doing a draft. Meeting new attendees and seeing those I already know to talk baseball.”

“It’s always the people. Truly awesome people for BaseballHQ and the networking is invaluable.”

“Having access to so many experts and interesting topics.”

“The variety of events, something for everyone. The presenters are the best, and very approachable.”

“Lots of great content and multiple sessions to choose from and love going to a few games and a draft.”

“The general sessions were great as usual, but I feel that this year I really liked the breakouts the most. Just a great variety of interesting topics this year. Also just love talking about baseball with your staff and attendees. Everyone here loves baseball and knows more than the average fan.”

"I liked the variety of topics discussed in the morning sessions as well as the breakout rooms. I thought the HQ staff were welcoming, approachable and very helpful throughout the symposium. A lot of the "experts" were willing to talk 1-on-1 with me (Chris Blessing, Eric Karabell, Tristan Cockroft, Nick Pollack, Jason Collette and Greg Jewett)."

“I always feel Eno Sarris and Paul Sporer are enlightening. I enjoy the humor, especially from Ron Shandler. I loved doing the mixed auction and always do.”

“The ability to just chat someone up: you could talk baseball with people who are casual fans, or break down complex topics with professionals, or just hang out with new-found friends.”

“I liked the wide range of rather niche topics that never really occurred to me. Really challenged me to think differently about the game.”

“Ease of getting there. Warm climate, excellent organization of time and speakers. Incredibly useful information.”

"This was my first time at First Pitch. I was surprised at how compelling the best of the sessions were. They totally captured my attention and the time flew by."

“What FPAZ does best is that it exposes the attendees to the work the smartest guys and gals in the biz are working on and reveals new ideas and new ways of thinking about the game.”

"FPAZ was so useful & fun—it wasn't just one thing. As someone who has played fantasy baseball since ‘88 (with success) I had this on my radar for awhile. It will be difficult to keep me away now. Enjoyed meeting many “experts” I’ve been reading and listening to for years. Also enjoyed talking with like minded attendees. And I loved Draft Night."

“The opportunity to meet and talk baseball with a group of people who are equally passionate about it as I am.”

“Scouts, experts providing their thoughts on players was invaluable. Great to hear their rationale and thought process behind why they view certain players as having upside. Just loved the thinking-man's baseball atmosphere of the entire weekend."

“The quality of the presentations and the sprit that exists at First Pitch Arizona. I have never been to any other event where everyone thoroughly enjoys talking baseball for three straight days. Any one who attend FPAZ is likely to come back again. You just can't find a better event for serious fantasy baseball enthusiasts.”

“Wish we could schedule these on a 30-hour day, so I could attend ALL the breakout sessions!”