1891 - 1909 Closed

League Park III, Cleveland

Also known as: National League Park III

📍 Cleveland, OH

League Park III was a baseball ballpark in Cleveland, OH that hosted major league games from 1891 to 1909. It has also been known as National League Park III. Home teams have included Cleveland Naps, Cleveland Blues, and Cleveland Spiders.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Cleveland
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State OH
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 41.511852, -81.643766
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Elevation 644 ft
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Park ID: CLE05

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 11,600 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 75 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1909

📝 Notes

CL4:1891-99; CLE:1901-09

📏 Field Dimensions

League Park III — Field Shape

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

LF Line 400ft Wall: 10 ft
Left Center 433ft Wall: 10 ft
Center Field 455ft Wall: 20 ft
Right Center 348ft Wall: 20 ft
RF Line 290ft Wall: 20 ft

This park has 18 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1891
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Last Used 1909
Total Years19 years

⚾ Teams Played

14 seasons
Cleveland Naps 6 yrs Cleveland Blues 1 yr Cleveland Spiders 7 yrs

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League Park III at a glance

Major league games were played at League Park III in Cleveland, OH from 1891 until 1909. It is also known as National League Park III. Retrosheet's park code for it is CLE05. Elevation is listed at 644 ft. On a map, League Park III sits at 41.511852, -81.643766.

The configuration shown dates from 1909, with a capacity of 11,600, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 75 feet behind the plate. Fence distances go left 400 feet over a 10-foot wall, left-center 433 feet over a 10-foot wall, center 455 feet over a 20-foot wall, right-center 348 feet over a 20-foot wall, and right 290 feet over a 20-foot wall. The data records 18 configurations over the park's life. The teams panel counts 14 team-seasons here: the Cleveland Spiders (7 yrs), the Cleveland Naps (6 yrs), and the Cleveland Blues (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1909 Cleveland Naps back to the 1891 Cleveland Spiders. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1895 Cleveland Spiders went 84-46, the best mark.

League Park III: Frequently Asked Questions

When did League Park III open?
League Park III hosted its first documented major league game in 1891 and its last in 1909.
Where is League Park III?
League Park III is in Cleveland, OH.
Which teams played at League Park III?
Home clubs at this park include Cleveland Naps, Cleveland Blues, and Cleveland Spiders.
Is League Park III still in use?
No. League Park III last hosted a major league game in 1909.
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