League Park I
Also known as: Cincinnati Base Ball Grounds ; Western Avenue Grounds
Location & Overview
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- OH
- Country
- US
- Park ID
- CIN04
- Coordinates
- 39.116854, -84.535505
- Elevation
- 488 ft
Park Characteristics
- Surface
- Natural Grass
- Roof Type
- Open Air
- Backstop Distance
- 86 ft
- Foul Territory
- Large
- Years of Operation
- 1884 - 1893
Field Dimensions
Configuration from 1893
| Position | Distance (ft) | Wall Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Left Field Line | 375 | - |
| Left Center | 371 | - |
| Center Field | 413 | - |
| Right Center | 380 | - |
| Right Field Line | 285 | - |
This park has 10 configurations throughout its history.
Notes
CN2:1884-89; CIN:1890-93
Teams That Played Here
18 team-seasons
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | Cleveland Naps | AL | 71 | 82 | 0.464 |
| 1908 | Cleveland Naps | AL | 90 | 64 | 0.584 |
| 1907 | Cleveland Naps | AL | 85 | 67 | 0.559 |
| 1906 | Cleveland Naps | AL | 89 | 64 | 0.582 |
| 1905 | Cleveland Naps | AL | 76 | 78 | 0.494 |
| 1904 | Cleveland Naps | AL | 86 | 65 | 0.570 |
| 1903 | Cleveland Naps | AL | 77 | 63 | 0.550 |
| 1902 | Cleveland Bronchos | AL | 69 | 67 | 0.507 |
| 1901 | Cleveland Blues | AL | 54 | 82 | 0.397 |
| 1899 | Cleveland Spiders | NL | 20 | 134 | 0.130 |
| 1898 | Cleveland Spiders | NL | 81 | 68 | 0.544 |
| 1897 | Cleveland Spiders | NL | 69 | 62 | 0.527 |
| 1896 | Cleveland Spiders | NL | 80 | 48 | 0.625 |
| 1895 | Cleveland Spiders | NL | 84 | 46 | 0.646 |
| 1894 | Cleveland Spiders | NL | 68 | 61 | 0.527 |
| 1893 | Cleveland Spiders | NL | 73 | 55 | 0.570 |
| 1892 | Cleveland Spiders | NL | 93 | 56 | 0.624 |
| 1891 | Cleveland Spiders | NL | 65 | 74 | 0.468 |