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Top Amateur Baseball Fields
While there are thousands of ball fields across the country, industry insiders consider the following fields to be among the nation’s best for hosting amateur baseball competitions: USA Baseball National Training Complex Cary, NC; (919) 387-5844 Chris Duty, facility supervisor chris.duty@townofcary.org The USA Baseball National Training Complex is also home to the University of North Carolina Tarheels Baseball Team—a two-time runner-up in the College World Series. The Ballfields At Craig Ranch McKinney, TX; (972) 747-8248 www.theballfields.com Mike Henneman, president The Ballfields at Craig Ranch is home to the McKinney Marshalls, which won the Texas Collegiate League Championship in 2006. Cooperstown Baseball World Brick, NJ; (888) 229-8750 www.cooperstownbaseballworld.com Michael Reed, director of marketing/assistant tournament director Cooperstown Baseball World is the only national youth tournament facility that offers week-long tournaments for the 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U and 16U divisions. The Peoria Sports Complex Peoria, AZ; (623) 773-870 sportscomplex@peoriaaz.gov Chris Calcaterra, sports facilities manager chris.calcaterra@peoriaaz.gov The spring training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, the Peoria Sports Complex is owned by the city and is available for rent. Surprise Stadium Recreation Campus Surprise, AZ; (623) 222-2207 www.surpriseaz.com Melissa Miller, recreation manager melissa.miller@surpriseaz.com Surprise Stadium houses both the Arizona Royals and Texas Rangers. The facility is owned by the city of Surprise and is available for other events throughout the year. —Selena Chavis |
Baseball/Softball Stadium Profiles
McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, R.I.
Home Team: Pawtucket Red Sox, Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox
Year Built: 1956, renovated 1999
Seating Capacity: 10,031
Number Of Fields: 1
Interesting Fact: The longest game in baseball—33 innings—was played at McCoy Stadium.
Available For Outside Events: Yes
Examples Of Outside Events: Triple-A All-Star Game, corporate events
Contact: Michael Gwynn, Vice President of Sales & Marketing
(401) 724-7300
Amherst Audubon Field At The Pepsi Center, Amherst, N.Y.
Home Team: University at Buffalo Baseball
Year Built: Originally built in the 1960s, renovated in 2001 for the university
Number Of Fields: 7
Interesting Fact: Has hosted the Aunt Rosie’s International Fastpitch Tournament for 20 years.
Available For Outside Events: Yes
Examples Of Outside Events: National, regional and local baseball and softball tournaments
Contact: Eric Guzdek
(716) 631-7132
Olympic Park, Schaumburg, Ill.
Year Built: 1996
Seating Capacity: Bleacher seating
Number Of Fields: 5
Interesting Fact: Named for 1996 Olympics and features five fields for the five Olympic Rings
Available For Outside Events: Yes
Examples Of Outside Events: Girls’ Fastpitch Softball, Senior Softball, Adult Slowpitch Softball
Contact: Schaumburg Park District
(847) 985-2115
North Park, Alpharetta, Ga.
Home Team: Alpharetta Youth Softball Association
Year Built: 1987, expanded in 2000
Seating Capacity: Two 30- to 40-person-capacity bleachers at each field
Number Of Fields: 8 softball fields, 1 Miracle League field
Available For Outside Events: Yes
Examples Of Outside Events: Milton High School Fastpitch Tournament, Wish for Wendy Adult Softball Tournament for Cystic Fibrosis, ISA girls’ softball tournaments
Contact: Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Dept.
(678) 297-6100
Whataburger Field, Corpus Christi, Texas
Home Team: Corpus Christi Hooks, Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros
Year Built: 2005
Seating Capacity: 5,050 stadium seats
Number Of Fields: 2, including Stripes Diamond for Little League games
Interesting Fact: Voted #1 sports venue by readers of Minor League News
Available For Outside Events: Yes
Examples Of Outside Events: Collegiate and high school baseball games, Relay For Life, corporate and private events
Contact: Tina Athans, Director of Stadium Operations
Phone (361) 561-HOOK
Fax (361) 561-4666
Willamette Valley Babe Ruth Complex, Eugene, Ore.
Year Built: 2002
Seating Capacity: Portable
Number Of Fields: 4
Available For Outside Events: Yes
Examples Of Outside Events: 2004 Pacific Northwest Regional Cal Ripken Division
Contact: Sue Harshbarger, Senior Convention Sales Manager
Convention & Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon