Frequently Asked Questions…

ball•park•chase•r \ball-park chase-er \ –noun

1. a person that travels around the country seeing baseball stadiums. 2. a person who actively travels to Minor League and/or Major League ballparks. 3. a person with the life goal of seeing all 30 Major League Baseball Stadiums. 4. A person who plans a vacation, business trip, honeymoon or any other reason for traveling around attending a Major League or Minor League baseball game. Also referred to as a Stadium Chaser.

What is ballparkchasers.com?

Ballparkchasers.com is an Internet social network offering baseball fans a place to blog their adventures, post pictures, videos, travel suggestions and receive help on planning their next trip. Our mission is to provide baseball fans of all ages with a way to create an online scrapbook of their ballpark travel memories.

How do I create my Ballpark Chasers’ Road Map?

Ballparkchasers.com is using Flagr’s new map tool to easily create a customized Road Map. Follow these 6 steps to have your very own Ballpark Chasers Road Map displayed on your page!

1.) Click the link www.flagr.com and click the button, “sign up for a free account”.

2.) Enter your login information to create a free profile.

3.) Click “create a new map”, then click “personal map” and enter your map details.

4.) Select the “add flag” option and search for the stadiums you have visited. Once Flagr recognizes your stadium, add a title and/or description and click “add flag”.

5.) After adding all of your placemarks, click the box on the bottom right-hand corner of the page titled, “embed code”. Right-click and copy the code.

6.) In a new window, login to your page on www.ballparkchasers.com. Next, paste the code in “Your Ballpark Chasers Box” and click “save”. You will find this in the middle of your page and can access it by clicking the “edit” button.

Why do some Ballpark Chasers have numbers next to their name?

Those Ballpark Chasers with the passion to see all 30 Major League Baseball Stadiums are proudly displaying their current progress. Whether you have seen 1 stadium, all 30 or something in between, show off your count by displaying the number next to your name. When you are logged in, go to “my page”, click on “my settings” and edit your name so it lists the number of parks you have chased!

Why can’t I find all the Ballpark Chasers Stadium Guides?

We plan to add several more during this season and present a completed stadium guide by opening day of 2009. If you want to see anything featured about your hometown park, please email us your ideas at info@ballparkchasers.com.

What are the differences between forums and blogs?

Great question! A blog is a journal meant to either record ones thoughts privately, or with others. Members can only respond to your blogs with your permission. On the other hand, a forum is written with the intension to gain feedback from other Ballpark Chasers. This is the tool to use when needing a question answered, advice or to simply start a fun conversation!

Is it okay to respond and add my own comments to forums and blogs?

Absolutely! Ballparkchasers.com is a social network that was built to share thoughts, pictures, videos and ideas with baseball fans all over the world! If you prefer not to have your blog responded to nor seen, please select the privacy option when posting.

Can my friends join?

Absolutely! Use the “invite” tab on the top of the page for your invite to be automatically added as your friend.

What are “teams” and can anyone create one?

Teams are groups of Ballpark Chasers with a similar interest. Think of it as your own site, within ours. Yes, you can create your own team! Simply click the “Team” tab, and click the “create a team” link.

How do I get my profile and/or blog featured on the homepage?

We try to feature the top 10 most active Ballpark Chasers on the homepage! The easiest way to become featured is by displaying a profile picture, blogging, adding pictures, creating a forum, etc. All blogs and forums will rotate through the homepage and the most visited and commented will stay.

How do I add my favorite Major League Baseball team’s scoreboard to my page?

First, click on the link http://widgetcenter.espn.go.com/widgets/tags/MLB/Team . Click the “add now” button next to your favorite team. Next, select the “embed” option and copy the code. Lastly, paste the code in “Your Ballpark Chasers Box” and click “save”. You will find this in the middle of your page and can access it by clicking the “edit” button.

*Note- if you already have your Ballpark Chasers’ Map or other widgets within your box, you can still have your scoreboard displayed. Just make sure to paste the new HTML underneath the original code.

I have a question, comment, concern or idea regarding Ballparkchasers.com.

Sorry you didn’t find your answer here. Please email us at info@ballparkchasers.com and we will get back to you as soon as we return from the game!