The tabletop game Sebring Parlor Base Ball, introduced in 1866, allowed participants to simulate games by propelling a coin into slots on a wooden board. The history of fantasy baseball games can be traced back to the 19th century. Kerouac's fantasy baseball records included charts, sketches, and notes on each of his created teams. Throughout his life, author Jack Kerouac played his own form of fantasy baseball, in which he created completely fictitious teams, players, and statistics. The game typically involves MLB, but can also involve other leagues, such as American college baseball, or leagues in other countries, such as the KBO League. Fantasy points are awarded in weekly matchups based on the actual performances of baseball players in real-world competition. The competitors select their rosters by participating in a draft in which all relevant Major League Baseball (MLB) players are available. Fantasy baseball is a game in which the participants serve as owners and general managers of virtual baseball teams.

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