1882 - 1892 Closed

Sportsman's Park I, St. Louis

Also known as: Athletic Park

📍 St. Louis, MO

Sportsman's Park I was a baseball ballpark in St. Louis, MO that hosted major league games from 1882 to 1892. It has also been known as Athletic Park. Home teams have included St. Louis Browns and St. Louis Brown Stockings.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City St. Louis
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State MO
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 38.657795, -90.220619
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Elevation 492 ft
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Park ID: STL03

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 12,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 70 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1892

📝 Notes

SL4:1882-1891; SLN:1892

📏 Field Dimensions

Sportsman's Park I — Field Shape

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

LF Line 350ft
Left Center 400ft
Center Field 460ft
Right Center 330ft
RF Line 285ft

This park has 11 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1882
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Last Used 1892
Total Years11 years

⚾ Teams Played

11 seasons
St. Louis Browns 10 yrs St. Louis Brown Stockings 1 yr

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Sportsman's Park I at a glance

Sportsman's Park I in St. Louis, MO was first used in 1882 and last used in 1892, a span of 11 years. It is also known as Athletic Park. In box scores the park is coded STL03. Elevation is listed at 492 ft. Its coordinates are 38.657795, -90.220619.

Sportsman's Park I's 1892 layout has a capacity of 12,000, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 70 feet behind the plate. Measured in feet from home plate: 350 to the left-field corner, 400 to left-center, 460 to dead center, 330 to right-center, and 285 to the right-field corner. 11 configurations are on file for Sportsman's Park I. The teams panel counts 11 team-seasons here: the St. Louis Browns (10 yrs) and the St. Louis Brown Stockings (1 yr). The earliest team-season listed is the 1882 St. Louis Brown Stockings (37-43); the latest is the 1892 St. Louis Browns (56-94). Among the team-seasons listed, the 1885 St. Louis Browns went 79-33, the best mark.

Sportsman's Park I: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Sportsman's Park I open?
Sportsman's Park I hosted its first documented major league game in 1882 and its last in 1892.
Where is Sportsman's Park I?
Sportsman's Park I is in St. Louis, MO.
Which teams played at Sportsman's Park I?
Home clubs at this park include St. Louis Browns and St. Louis Brown Stockings.
Is Sportsman's Park I still in use?
No. Sportsman's Park I last hosted a major league game in 1892.
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