1891 - 1899 Closed

Oriole Park III, Baltimore

Also known as: Union Park; Baltimore Baseball and Exhibition Grounds

📍 Baltimore, MD

Oriole Park III was a baseball ballpark in Baltimore, MD that hosted major league games from 1891 to 1899. It has also been known as Union Park; Baltimore Baseball and Exhibition Grounds. Home teams have included Baltimore Orioles.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Baltimore
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State MD
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 39.317361, -76.612034
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Elevation 153 ft
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Park ID: BAL07

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 11,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1899

📝 Notes

BL3:1891; BLN:1892-99

📏 Field Dimensions

Oriole Park III — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 300ft Wall: 16 ft
RF Line 350ft Wall: 16 ft

This park has 9 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1891
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Last Used 1899
Total Years9 years

⚾ Teams Played

9 seasons
Baltimore Orioles 9 yrs

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Oriole Park III at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Oriole Park III in Baltimore, MD from 1891 to 1899. It is also known as Union Park; Baltimore Baseball and Exhibition Grounds. The park ID used in the data is BAL07. Oriole Park III stands 153 feet above sea level. The site is at 39.317361, -76.612034.

The configuration shown dates from 1899, with a capacity of 11,000, natural grass, and an open-air design. Distances in the dimensions panel: 300 feet to the left-field line (a 16-foot wall) and 350 feet to the right-field line (a 16-foot wall). The data records 9 configurations over the park's life. The teams panel counts 9 team-seasons here: the Baltimore Orioles (9 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1891 Baltimore Orioles (71-64); the latest is the 1899 Baltimore Orioles (86-62). Home clubs ranged from 90-39 (the 1896 Baltimore Orioles) to 46-101 (the 1892 Baltimore Orioles).

Oriole Park III: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Oriole Park III open?
Oriole Park III hosted its first documented major league game in 1891 and its last in 1899.
Where is Oriole Park III?
Oriole Park III is in Baltimore, MD.
Which teams played at Oriole Park III?
Home clubs at this park include Baltimore Orioles.
Is Oriole Park III still in use?
No. Oriole Park III last hosted a major league game in 1899.
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