Cactus League Primer

Jason Michael Barker

Planning a trip to Arizona this spring? Here's the all the scoop you need, from ballpark location and capacity to ticket information for each club. If your favorite team trains in Florida, look for the Grapefruit League version next Monday.

Anaheim Angels
Tempe Diablo Stadium (built 1968)
2200 West Alameda Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85282

Seating Capacity: 9,785 (including lawn)

Ticket prices: $4 (lawn) to $12 (field box)
To order tickets: (888) 99-HALOS or (480) 784-4444

Pitchers and catchers report: February 14, 15
Full squad reports: February 20

Arizona Diamondbacks
Tuscon Electric Park (built 1998)
2500 East Ajo Way
Tuscon, Arizona 85713

Seating Capacity: 11,000 (including lawn)

Ticket prices: $3 (lawn) to $16 (club)
To order tickets: (800) 638-4253 or (520) 434-1111

Pitchers and catchers report: February 15, 16
Full squad reports: February 21

Chicago Cubs
HoHoKam Park (built 1976)
1235 North Center Street
Mesa, Arizona 85201

Seating Capacity: 12,575

Ticket prices: $5 (berm) to $14 (field box)
To order tickets: (800) 905-3315

Pitchers and catchers report: February 14, 15
Full squad reports: February 20

Chicago White Sox
Tuscon Electric Park (built 1998)
2500 East Ajo Way
Tuscon, Arizona 85713

Seating Capacity: 11,500 (including lawn)

Ticket prices: $3 (lawn) to $14 (club)
To order tickets: (800) 638-4253 or (520) 434-1111

Pitchers and catchers report: February 16
Full squad reports: February 21

Colorado Rockies
Hi Corbett Field (built 1920s, updated 1937 and 1992)
Randolph Park
3400 East Camino Campestre
Tuscon, Arizona 85716

Seating Capacity: 9,500

Ticket prices: $2 ("Sandpile") to $13 (box)
To order tickets: (800) 388-ROCK

Pitchers and catchers report: February 13, 16
Full squad reports: February 21

Milwaukee Brewers
Maryvale Baseball Park (built 1998)
3600 North 51st Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85031

Seating Capacity: 8,000

Ticket prices: $4 (lawn) to $12 (field box)
To order tickets: (480) 784-4444

Pitchers and catchers report: February 14, 15
Full squad reports: February 20

Oakland Athletics
Phoenix Municipal Stadium (built 1965)
5999 East Van Buren
Phoenix, Arizona 85008

Seating Capacity: 8,500

Ticket prices: $5 (general admission) to $12 (upper box)
To order tickets: (800) 550-2827 or (602) 503-5555

Pitchers and catchers report: February 17, 18
Full squad reports: February 22

San Diego Padres
Peoria Stadium (built 1994)
16101 North 83rd Street
Peoria, Arizona 85382

Seating Capacity: 10,000

Ticket prices: $4 (lawn) to $21 (club)
To order tickets: (602) 784-4444 or (619) 220-8497

Pitchers and catchers report: February 15, 16
Full squad reports: February 22

San Francisco Giants
Scottsdale Stadium (built 1951)
7408 East Osborn Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

Seating Capacity: 10,500

Ticket prices: $6 (lawn) to $18 (Lower box)
To order tickets: (800) SF-GIANT or (510) 762-2255

Pitchers and catchers report: February 16. 17
Full squad reports: February 21

Seattle Mariners
Peoria Stadium (built 1994)
16101 North 83rd Street
Peoria, Arizona 85382

Seating Capacity: 10,000

Ticket prices: $4 (lawn) to $19 (club box)
To order tickets: (480) 784-4444

Pitchers and catchers report: February 15, 16
Full squad reports: February 21

about the author

At the present time, Jason Michael Barker has no plans to make the long drive from Seattle to Arizona to catch Cactus League action this spring. However, if you'd like to spring for an all-expenses paid trip on his behalf, drop a note to jmb@strikethree.com.

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