Travel back to the early days of professional baseball with Deep Drive Baseball’s 1882 Season Set! This captivating baseball simulation, played with PDFs and dice, lets you relive the excitement of a pivotal year in baseball history. Perfect for history buffs and baseball enthusiasts alike, this set brings the 1882 season to life, complete with the key players, teams, and moments that defined the era. Here’s why the 1882 season is an essential addition to your collection:

1882 Season Highlights

• The Birth of a League: Experience the inaugural season of the American Association, a new major league that challenged the National League’s dominance. With teams like the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the St. Louis Brown Stockings, the AA brought fresh competition and excitement to the game.
• Dominant Teams: Relive the dominance of the Cincinnati Red Stockings, who claimed the American Association’s first pennant with a stellar 55-25 record. In the National League, the Chicago White Stockings (now the Cubs) led the way with a 55-29 finish, showcasing their continued excellence.
• Star Players of the Era: Command the field with baseball’s earliest stars. Recreate the batting brilliance of Pete Browning, the AA’s leading hitter with a .378 average, or take charge of Cap Anson, whose leadership and hitting prowess drove the Chicago White Stockings to success.
• Pitching Greats: Step into the shoes of Will White, the AA’s workhorse pitcher who recorded 40 wins and an astounding 480 innings pitched. In the National League, John Clarkson dominated opposing batters with pinpoint accuracy.
• A Different Game: Experience baseball in its formative years, with underhand pitching, fewer home runs, and a greater emphasis on speed and strategy. The 1882 season captures the unique flavor of 19th-century baseball.

What’s Inside the 1882 Set?

• PDF Files: The purchase gives you immediate access to a ZIP file containing every PDF file required to play the game.
• Complete Team Cards: Every team from both the American Association and the National League, meticulously rated for historical accuracy and playability. Cards exist for every player who made an appearance. You'll get four pages for each team, including one stadium card and 17 player cards for the pitchers and position players who appeared most frequently that season. In addition, you'll receive an "Extras" folder that fills out the rest - every player to make an appearance, giving you everything you need to play a full, as-played season.
• Suggested Lineups
• Season Charts
• Rules: The most recent version set of the rules along with optional add-ons and an Odd Play booklet.

Note: This does not include dice required for play. The game is currently available for download only. You will need 3 10-sided dice to play Deep Drive Baseball.

Why Choose Deep Drive Baseball?

Deep Drive Baseball offers an unparalleled opportunity to step into the past and experience baseball as it was in its earliest days. Perfect for solo gamers and multiplayer matchups, this simulation captures the strategy, drama, and unique style of 19th-century baseball. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a lifelong baseball fan, the 1882 season offers a rich and rewarding experience.

Don’t miss your chance to own this piece of baseball history. Order the Deep Drive Baseball 1882 Season Set today and step onto the diamond of a bygone era!