During February and March in Florida, a change takes place across the state. Spring baseball training is in full swing and becomes part of Florida living. Fifteen major league clubs currently train in Florida, and the industry continues to grow every season.

The most appealing feature of Florida’s spring baseball training is that baseball fans can see multiple teams within a short driving distance. Fort Myers features the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox, and Houston, Atlanta and Detroit all play in close proximity to Orlando, so when the games start in March, it’s possible to go to two games in a single day.

The baseball games (starting in March each year) draw massive crowds. In 2014, The Yankees attracted nearly 10,000 visitors, bringing tourists, business and money to the state of Florida. The love of the game is undeniable.

But for many baseball fans, the fun begins in February when the teams begin their training. Fans are able to watch their favourite teams in their preseason training, and it's a great opportunity to see just how skilled these young athletes really are. You could say that the February spring training allows fans a rare glimpse into the game that is not often seen in other professional sports.