The Tools of Ignorance
TToI's Barnstorming

Can your team of stars, has-been's, and never-will-be's build a loyal fan base as they travel the country, taking on other people's ragtag teams? Get started by drafting a team and challenging your friends for control of your hometown.

With hundreds of hidden teams and places, the game's objectives are up to you. Explore the country looking for pickup games against historic and user created teams, build your team into a powerhouse with the best record, or just win over the most fans, regionally or nationally.

Newest Barnstorming Teams
Akron Archivists (0-0) @ League Play, --
Accountz Payabo (0-0) @ San Francisco, CA
YNGYaks (0-0) @ North Royalton, OH
Meekers Meerkats (0-0) @ Unknown, OH
Simulate Games

Pick any two classic teams and play a simulated game between them. The 1927 Yankees against the 1975 Reds? The 1936 Pittsburgh Crawfords against the 2016 Cubs? More than three thousand teams from every era are waiting.

Baseball Stats

Dig into the numbers behind the game. Search players, browse historical statistics, and research the seasons that power your Barnstorming teams.

The Tools of Ignorance is an online community which was conceived as a place where like-minded fans can communicate and research the game that they love.

Random Fact

Kirby Puckett had four hits in his first major league game.