1890 - 1915 Closed

Exposition Park III, Pittsburgh

Also known as: New Expo

📍 Pittsburgh, PA

Exposition Park III was a baseball ballpark in Pittsburgh, PA that hosted major league games from 1890 to 1915. It has also been known as New Expo. Home teams have included Pittsburgh Rebels, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Burghers.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Pittsburgh
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State PA
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 40.445937, -80.010704
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Elevation 729 ft
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Park ID: PIT05

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 16,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 65 ft Backstop

Configuration from 1915

📝 Notes

PTP:1890; PIT:1891-6/29/1909; PTF:1914-15

📏 Field Dimensions

Exposition Park III — Field Shape

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

LF Line 400ft Wall: 3 ft
Left Center 475ft Wall: 10 ft
Center Field 515ft Wall: 10 ft
Right Center 439ft Wall: 20 ft
RF Line 380ft Wall: 10 ft

This park has 22 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1890
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Last Used 1915
Total Years26 years

⚾ Teams Played

22 seasons
Pittsburgh Rebels 2 yrs Pittsburgh Pirates 18 yrs Philadelphia Phillies 1 yr Pittsburgh Burghers 1 yr

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Exposition Park III at a glance

Major league games were played at Exposition Park III in Pittsburgh, PA from 1890 until 1915. It is also known as New Expo. The park ID used in the data is PIT05. Exposition Park III stands 729 feet above sea level. On a map, Exposition Park III sits at 40.445937, -80.010704.

The characteristics panel (1915 configuration) lists a capacity of 16,000, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 65 feet behind the plate. In feet, the dimensions panel reads 400 to the left-field corner, wall 3, 475 to left-center, wall 10, 515 to dead center, wall 10, 439 to right-center, wall 20, and 380 to the right-field corner, wall 10. The data records 22 configurations over the park's life. In all, 22 team-seasons were played at Exposition Park III, by the Pittsburgh Pirates (18 yrs), the Pittsburgh Rebels (2 yrs), the Philadelphia Phillies (1 yr), and the Pittsburgh Burghers (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1915 Pittsburgh Rebels back to the 1890 Pittsburgh Burghers. The best record by a home club was the 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates at 103-36; the worst, the 1891 Pittsburgh Pirates at 55-80.

Exposition Park III: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Exposition Park III open?
Exposition Park III hosted its first documented major league game in 1890 and its last in 1915.
Where is Exposition Park III?
Exposition Park III is in Pittsburgh, PA.
Which teams played at Exposition Park III?
Home clubs at this park include Pittsburgh Rebels, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Burghers.
Is Exposition Park III still in use?
No. Exposition Park III last hosted a major league game in 1915.
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