Grapefruit League Primer

Jason Michael Barker

Planning a trip to Florida 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 Arizona, check out last Monday's Cactus League version.

Atlanta Braves
Disney's Wide World of Sports (built 1997)
700 South Victory Way
Kissimmee, Florida 34747

Seating Capacity: 9,500

Ticket prices: $11 (lawn) to $18 (lower deck reserved)
To order tickets: (407) 839-3900

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

Baltimore Orioles
Fort Lauderdale Stadium (built 1962)
5301 NW 12th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

Seating Capacity: 8,340

Ticket prices: $3/$6 (child/adult general admission) to $12 (box)
To order tickets: (954) 776-1921

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

Boston Red Sox
City of Palms Park (built 1992)
2201 Edison Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida 33901

Seating Capacity: 6,990

Ticket prices: $10 (reserved) to $11 (box)
To order tickets: (941) 334-4700 or (877) 733-7699

Pitchers, catchers report: February 17, 18
Full squad reports: February 21

Cincinnati Reds
Ed Smith Stadium (built 1989)
2700 12th Street
Sarasota, Florida 34237

Seating Capacity: 7,500

Ticket prices: $5 (general admission) to $12 (box)
To order tickets: (813) 287-8844 or (941) 334-3309

Pitchers, catchers report: February 13, 15
Full squad reports: February 20

Cleveland Indians
Chain of Lakes Park (built 1966)
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Winter Haven, Florida 33880

Seating Capacity: 7,000

Ticket prices: $5 (berm) to $21 (V.I.P. Seats)
To order tickets: (216) 241-8888

Pitchers, catchers report: February 15, 17
Full squad reports: February 22

Detroit Tigers
Joker Marchant Stadium (built 1966)
Al Kaline Drive
2301 Lakeland Hills Boulevard
Lakeland, Florida 33805

Seating Capacity: 7,027

Ticket prices: $8 (general admission) to $12 (reserved)
To order tickets: (813) 287-8844 or (407) 839-3900

Pitchers, catchers report: February 16, 17
Full squad reports: February 22

Florida Marlins
Space Coast Stadium (built 1993)
5800 Stadium Parkway
Viera, Florida 32940

Seating Capacity: 8,1000

Ticket prices: $6 (reserved bleacher) to $15 (Batter's box)
To order tickets: (321) 633-9200

Pitchers, catchers report: February 17, 19
Full squad reports: February 23

Houston Astros
Osceola County Stadium (built 1984)
10000 Bill Beck Boulevard
Kissimmee, Florida 34744

Seating Capacity: 5,130

Ticket prices: $8 (general admission) to $13 (fbox)
To order tickets: (407) 839-3900

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

Kansas City Royals
Baseball City Stadium (built 1987)
300 Stadium Way
Davenport, Florida 33837

Seating Capacity: 8,000

Ticket prices: $6 (general admission) to $10 (box)
To order tickets: (407) 839-3900 or (941) 424-2500

Pitchers, catchers report: February 17, 18
Full squad reports: February 21

Los Angeles Dodgers
Holman Stadium at Dodgertown (built 1953)
4101 26th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960

Seating Capacity: 6,500 (plus 1,500 grass)

Ticket prices: $12 (box)
To order tickets: (561) 569-6858

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

Minnesota Twins
Lee County Sports Complex (built 1991)
14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Fort Myers, Florida 33912

Seating Capacity: 7,500

Ticket prices: $9 (reserved) to $12 (box)
To order tickets: (612) 33-TWINS or (800) 33-TWINS

Pitchers, catchers report: February 18, 19
Full squad reports: February 24

Montreal Expos
Roger Dean Stadium (built 1998)
4751 Main Street
Jupiter, Florida 33458

Seating Capacity: 7,200

Ticket prices: $5 (standing room) to $17 (field box)
To order tickets: (561) 966-3309

Pitchers, catchers report: February 15, 17
Full squad reports: February 22

New York Mets
Thomas J. White Stadium (built 1987)
525 NW Peacock Boulevard
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986

Seating Capacity: 7,347

Ticket prices: $6 (bleachers) to $15 (lower reserved)
To order tickets: (561) 871-2115 or (718) 507-TIXX

Pitchers, catchers report: February 16, 17
Full squad reports: February 22

New York Yankees
Legends Field (built 1996)
1 Steinbrenner Drive
Tampa, Florida 33614

Seating Capacity: 10,200

Ticket prices: $9 (upper reserved) to $13 (lower reserved), box seats sold out
To order tickets: (813) 287-8844 or (813) 879-2244

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

Philadelphia Phillies
Jack Russell Memorial Stadium (built 1955)
800 Phillies Drive
Clearwater, Florida 33755

Seating Capacity: 6,882

Ticket prices: $7 (general admission) to $13 (box)
To order tickets: (727) 442-8496 or (215) 463-5000

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

Pittsburgh Pirates
McKechnie Field (built 1923)
1611 9th Street West
Bradenton, Florida 34208

Seating Capacity: 6,562

Ticket prices: $6 (general admission) to $9 (box)
To order tickets: (813) 287-8844 or (813) 898-2100

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

St. Louis Cardinals
Roger Dean Stadium (built 1998)
4751 Main Street
Jupiter, Florida 33458

Seating Capacity: 7,200

Ticket prices: $5 (standing room) to $18 (field box)
To order tickets: (314) 421-4400, (618) 222-2900 or (561) 966-3309

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

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Al Lang Field at Florida Power Park (built 1977)
180 2nd Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

Seating Capacity: 7,227

Ticket prices: $4 (general admission) to $14 (field box)
To order tickets: (727) 825-3250, 898-RAYS (Pinellas County) or 282-RAYS (Hillsborough)

Pitchers, catchers report: February 16, 17
Full squad reports: February 22

Texas Rangers
Charlotte County Stadium (built 1986)
2300 El Jobean Road
Port Charlotte, Florida 33948

Seating Capacity: 5,336

Ticket prices: $7 (grandstand) to $9 (box)
To order tickets: (941) 625-9500

Pitchers, catchers report: February 16, 17
Full squad reports: February 23

Toronto Blue Jays
Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field (built 1990)
373 Douglas Avenue
Dunedin, Florida 34697

Seating Capacity: 6,106

Ticket prices: $9 (bleachers) to $15 (box)
To order tickets: (727) 733-0429

Pitchers, catchers report: February 17, 18
Full squad reports: February 23

about the author

At the present time, Jason Michael Barker has no plans to make the long drive from Seattle to Florida to catch Grapefruit 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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