1901 - 1902 Closed

Oriole Park IV, Baltimore

Also known as: American League Park

📍 Baltimore, MD

Oriole Park IV was a baseball ballpark in Baltimore, MD that hosted major league games from 1901 to 1902. It has also been known as American League Park. 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 39.323868, -76.609953
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Elevation 202 ft
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Park ID: BAL09

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 60 ft Backstop

Configuration from 1902

📏 Field Dimensions

Oriole Park IV — Field Shape

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

LF Line 414ft Wall: 10 ft
Left Center 384ft Wall: 10 ft
Center Field 405ft Wall: 10 ft
Right Center 480ft Wall: 10 ft
RF Line 330ft Wall: 10 ft

This park has 2 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1901
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Last Used 1902
Total Years2 years

⚾ Teams Played

2 seasons
Baltimore Orioles 2 yrs

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Oriole Park IV at a glance

Major league games were played at Oriole Park IV in Baltimore, MD from 1901 until 1902. It is also known as American League Park. Retrosheet's park code for it is BAL09. Oriole Park IV stands 202 feet above sea level. On a map, Oriole Park IV sits at 39.323868, -76.609953. The characteristics panel (1902 configuration) lists natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 60 feet behind the plate.

In feet, the dimensions panel reads 414 to the left-field corner, wall 10, 384 to left-center, wall 10, 405 to dead center, wall 10, 480 to right-center, wall 10, and 330 to the right-field corner, wall 10. The data records 2 configurations over the park's life. Oriole Park IV was home to the Baltimore Orioles (2 yrs). The 1901 Baltimore Orioles went 68-65 while playing home games here. The team table lists the 1902 Baltimore Orioles at 50-88. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1901 Baltimore Orioles went 68-65, the best mark.

Oriole Park IV: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Oriole Park IV open?
Oriole Park IV hosted its first documented major league game in 1901 and its last in 1902.
Where is Oriole Park IV?
Oriole Park IV is in Baltimore, MD.
Which teams played at Oriole Park IV?
Home clubs at this park include Baltimore Orioles.
Is Oriole Park IV still in use?
No. Oriole Park IV last hosted a major league game in 1902.
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