1991 - Present Active

Rate Field, Chicago

Also known as: U.S. Cellular Field;White Sox Park; Comiskey Park II

📍 Chicago, IL

Rate Field is a baseball ballpark in Chicago, IL that has hosted major league games since 1991. It has also been known as U.S. Cellular Field;White Sox Park; Comiskey Park II. Home teams have included Chicago White Sox.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Chicago
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State IL
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 41.829892, -87.633703
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Elevation 594 ft
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Park ID: CHI12

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 40,615 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 60 ft Backstop
📐 25 Foul Territory

Configuration from 2024

📏 Field Dimensions

Rate Field — Field Shape

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

LF Line 330ft Wall: 8 ft
Left Center 372ft Wall: 8 ft
Center Field 400ft Wall: 8 ft
Right Center 372ft Wall: 8 ft
RF Line 335ft Wall: 8 ft

This park has 34 configurations throughout its history.

📜 History & Events

⭐ First Game
White Sox vs. Tigers: 4/18/1991
Score: 16-0 (DET)

🏆 Notable Milestones

  • no_hitters
  • trivia

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1991
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Status Still Active
In Use For 36+ years

⚾ Teams Played

34 seasons
Chicago White Sox 34 yrs

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Rate Field at a glance

First used in 1991, Rate Field remains active in Chicago, IL. It is also known as U.S. Cellular Field;White Sox Park; Comiskey Park II. Rate Field carries the park ID CHI12. Rate Field stands 594 feet above sea level. Its coordinates are 41.829892, -87.633703. The characteristics panel (2024 configuration) lists a capacity of 40,615, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 60 feet behind the plate.

In feet, the dimensions panel reads 330 to the left-field corner, wall 8, 372 to left-center, wall 8, 400 to dead center, wall 8, 372 to right-center, wall 8, and 335 to the right-field corner, wall 8. 34 configurations are on file for Rate Field. The first game on record, White Sox vs. Tigers: 4/18/1991, ended 16-0 (DET). The park's first-game record names the starting pitchers as Jack McDowell (CHA); Frank Tanana (DET), the first batter as Tony Phillips (DET), and the first hit as Alan Trammell (DET). Rate Field was home to the Chicago White Sox (34 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1991 Chicago White Sox (87-75); the latest is the 2025 Chicago White Sox (60-102). The best record by a home club was the 2005 Chicago White Sox at 99-63; the worst, the 2024 Chicago White Sox at 41-121.

Rate Field: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Rate Field open?
Rate Field hosted its first documented major league game in 1991.
Where is Rate Field?
Rate Field is in Chicago, IL.
Which teams played at Rate Field?
Home clubs at this park include Chicago White Sox.
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