Ballparks, Baseball Stadiums & Fields of Dreams
Yankee Stadium, The Polo Grounds, Griffith Stadium, Wrigley Field, and countless other homes for Major League franchises often stir up indelible memories.
Imagine yourself playing at Ebbets Field with the legendary Abe Stark Sign along the outfield wall - hit it, and you would have won a free suit! You would also know this is where the first televised game was played, and where Jackie Robinson played his first Major League game. The eye, it is known, records everything it sees.
But then, there is the most mysterious of all the 5 senses, the sense of smell. How often have you entered a ballpark to be greeted by the invigorating fragrance of hotdogs, mustard, and relish, and have been returned instantaneously to joyous memories of your youth? Or all of a sudden, a certain perfume in the breeze makes you turn around to see if that special someone you once knew was sitting nearby.
It seems that only ballparks are conducive to such limitless memories, somehow combining the wide open heavens with the solid earth, green and fertile. Although new stadiums are being built almost yearly to maximize team profits, while older stadiums are becoming relics of the past, we must bear in mind that the new stadiums of today will most likely become treasure troves of memories for generations to come. Finally, all memories will be intricately connected to what transpires on the field of action and in which 'theatre' of drama the events occurred.
Baseball Almanac is pleased to present the information you need to contact any current ballpark AND walk through and breathe in the essence of some of the green fields of yesteryear. |
American League Ballparks |
National League Ballparks |
At-A-Glance
First Game, Capacity & Size |
At-A-Glance
First Game, Capacity & Size |
Ballpark Orientations
North, South, East or West |
Ballpark Orientations
North, South, East or West |
Current Contact Information
Full Address & Phone Number |
Current Contact Information
Full Address & Phone Number |
Team Chronology
New names, new parks & more... |
Team Chronology
New names, new parks & more... |
Weather Conditions & Forecast
Up to the minute conditions. |
Weather Conditions & Forecast
Up to the minute conditions. |
There Used To Be A Ballpark
(Written by Joe Raposo & recorded by Frank Sinatra)
"Oh, there used to be a ball park where the field was warm and green, and the people played a crazy game with a joy I've never seen.
How the people watched with wonder, how they laughed and how they cheered Yes, there used to be a ball park.... right here....
And the people ate rock candy on a great big 4th of July and the fireworks exploded all across the summer sky.
And the air was filled with wonder from the hot dogs and the beer Yes, there used to be a ball park... right here....
Now the children try to find it, and they can't believe their eyes For the old team isn't playing, and the new team hardly tries
And the sky has gotten cloudy when it used to be so clear and the summer....went so quickly... this year....
Yes, there used to be a ball park... right here....
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Ballpark Analysis |
Astrodome |
Griffith Stadium |
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium |
Forbes Field |
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington |
Hilltop Park |
Bank One Ballpark / Chase Field |
Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds |
Bennett Park |
Metropolitan Stadium |
Braves Field |
Polo Grounds |
Busch Stadium |
Seals Stadium |
Candlestick Park / 3Com Park |
Shibe Park |
Comiskey Park |
Tiger Stadium / Briggs Stadium / Navin Field |
Coors Field |
Tropicana Field |
Crosley Field |
Wrigley Field / Cubs Park / Weegham Park |
Ebbets Field |
Yankee Stadium |
Fenway Park |
Expansion Area |
American League Teams |
National League Teams |
Baltimore Orioles Attendance |
Arizona Diamondbacks Attendance |
Boston Red Sox Attendance |
Atlanta Braves Attendance |
Chicago White Sox Attendance |
Chicago Cubs Attendance |
Cleveland Indians Attendance |
Cincinnati Reds Attendance |
Detroit Tigers Attendance |
Colorado Rockies Attendance |
Houston Astros Attendance |
Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance |
Kansas City Royals Attendance |
Miami Marlins Attendance |
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Attendance |
Milwaukee Brewers Attendance |
Minnesota Twins Attendance |
New York Mets Attendance |
New York Yankees Attendance |
Philadelphia Phillies Attendance |
Oakland Athletics Attendance |
Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance |
Seattle Mariners Attendance |
St. Louis Cardinals Attendance |
Tampa Bay Rays Attendance |
San Diego Padres Attendance |
Texas Rangers Attendance |
San Francisco Giants Attendance |
Toronto Blue Jays Attendance |
Washington Nationals Attendance |
American League Teams |
National League Teams |
Miscellaneous Ballpark Items of Interest |
Baseball Field Layout & Construction |
Expansion Area |
Ballparks, Stadiums, Fields, Attendance & More |
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