Spring training is composed of a series of practices and exhibition games which is carried out before the regular season. Spring training offers the new players a chance to audition for roster and position spots, and privide chances to the existing team players with some practice time before taking part in play. Autograph seekers can seek greater access to players during Spring Training. Besides, Spring training are always attractive to the football fans and it also coincides with spring break for many college students.

Spring trainning is generally known for its two-month span, from mid February to the day before the season opening which traditionally the first week of April. For pitchers benefit from a longer training period on account of the exhaustive nature of the position, the pitchers and catchers report to spring training first.