At #6 in our Spring Training Grapefruit League countdown is McKechnie Field, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is located in Bradenton, Florida, and is close to a handful of other Spring Training ballparks. This park was recently renovated to include a walkway that wraps around the outfield, as well as seating behind left field. […]
Grapefruit League Stadiums: #7 Champion Stadium
January 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Champion Stadium, home of the Atlanta Braves, could easily be the top Spring Training Grapefruit League venue for one reason: FREE PARKING! However, that is not enough as it comes in at #7 in our countdown. Located at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports, Champion Stadium has been used by the Braves since the late […]
Grapefruit League Stadiums: #8 Joker Marchant Stadium
January 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The home of the Detroit Tigers, Joker Marchant Stadium, is #8 in our Spring Training Grapefruit League countdown. Located in Lakeland, Florida, Joker Marchant Stadium is the longest tenured stadium by a single Major League team. “Tiger Town” has been in Lakeland since 1934, and this is the 51st season Detroit has used Joker Marchant […]
Grapefruit League Stadiums: #9 CenturyLink Sports Complex
January 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Minnesota Twins host Spring Training at Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex. It is #9 in our countdown of Spring Training Grapefruit League stadiums, but could be much higher. I have yet to see a game at the newly renovated complex and have made it a point to check out the new look […]
Grapefruit League Stadiums: #10 Ed Smith Stadium
January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
At #10 in our countdown of Spring Training Grapefruit League venues is Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. The site has been home to the Baltimore Orioles for the past seven seasons. The stadium is nicknamed “Birdland South” and is a wonderful looking stadium to catch a Spring Training game. Tickets are priced from $8-$36, […]
