1893 - 1920 Closed

Robison Field, St. Louis

Also known as: League Park; Cardinal Field; Vandeventer Lot

📍 St. Louis, MO

Robison Field was a baseball ballpark in St. Louis, MO that hosted major league games from 1893 to 1920. It has also been known as League Park; Cardinal Field; Vandeventer Lot. Home teams have included St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Perfectos, and St. Louis Browns.

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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 38.662799, -90.222147
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Elevation 500 ft
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Park ID: STL05

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 20,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 82 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1920

📏 Field Dimensions

Robison Field — Field Shape

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

LF Line 415ft Wall: 8 ft
Left Center 458ft Wall: 8 ft
Center Field 441ft Wall: 8 ft
Right Center 355ft Wall: 15 ft
RF Line 308ft Wall: 8 ft

This park has 28 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1893
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Last Used 1920
Total Years28 years

⚾ Teams Played

29 seasons
St. Louis Cardinals 20 yrs Cleveland Spiders 2 yrs St. Louis Perfectos 1 yr St. Louis Browns 6 yrs

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Robison Field at a glance

Robison Field in St. Louis, MO was first used in 1893 and last used in 1920, a span of 28 years. It is also known as League Park; Cardinal Field; Vandeventer Lot. The park ID used in the data is STL05. The park sits at an elevation of 500 feet. Its coordinates are 38.662799, -90.222147.

As configured in 1920, the park has a capacity of 20,000, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 82 feet behind the plate. The outfield runs left 415 feet over a 8-foot wall, left-center 458 feet over a 8-foot wall, center 441 feet over a 8-foot wall, right-center 355 feet over a 15-foot wall, and right 308 feet over a 8-foot wall. The park went through 28 recorded configurations. In all, 29 team-seasons were played at Robison Field, by the St. Louis Cardinals (20 yrs), the St. Louis Browns (6 yrs), the Cleveland Spiders (2 yrs), and the St. Louis Perfectos (1 yr). The earliest team-season listed is the 1893 St. Louis Browns (57-75); the latest is the 1919 St. Louis Cardinals (54-83). Among the team-seasons listed, the 1899 St. Louis Perfectos went 84-67, the best mark.

Robison Field: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Robison Field open?
Robison Field hosted its first documented major league game in 1893 and its last in 1920.
Where is Robison Field?
Robison Field is in St. Louis, MO.
Which teams played at Robison Field?
Home clubs at this park include St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Perfectos, and St. Louis Browns.
Is Robison Field still in use?
No. Robison Field last hosted a major league game in 1920.
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