1901 - 1903 Closed

American League Park I, Washington

Also known as: National Park

📍 Washington, DC

American League Park I was a baseball ballpark in Washington, DC that hosted major league games from 1901 to 1903. It has also been known as National Park. Home teams have included Washington Senators.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Washington
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State DC
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 38.901672, -76.986996
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Elevation 48 ft
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Park ID: WAS07

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 7,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 90 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1903

📝 Notes

first PA announcer (1902)

📏 Field Dimensions

American League Park I — Field Shape

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

LF Line 272ft Wall: 14 ft
Left Center 345ft Wall: 14 ft
Center Field 438ft Wall: 14 ft
Right Center 381ft Wall: 14 ft
RF Line 341ft Wall: 14 ft

This park has 3 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1901
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Last Used 1903
Total Years3 years

⚾ Teams Played

3 seasons
Washington Senators 3 yrs

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American League Park I at a glance

Major league games were played at American League Park I in Washington, DC from 1901 until 1903. It is also known as National Park. Retrosheet's park code for it is WAS07. The park sits at an elevation of 48 feet. Its coordinates are 38.901672, -76.986996. American League Park I's 1903 layout has a capacity of 7,000, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 90 feet behind the plate.

In feet, the dimensions panel reads 272 to the left-field corner, wall 14, 345 to left-center, wall 14, 438 to dead center, wall 14, 381 to right-center, wall 14, and 341 to the right-field corner, wall 14. 3 configurations are on file for American League Park I. Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Washington Senators (3 yrs). In 1901, the home club was the Washington Senators, 61-72 on the season. The team table lists the 1902 Washington Senators at 61-75. The team table lists the 1903 Washington Senators at 43-94. Home clubs ranged from 61-72 (the 1901 Washington Senators) to 43-94 (the 1903 Washington Senators).

American League Park I: Frequently Asked Questions

When did American League Park I open?
American League Park I hosted its first documented major league game in 1901 and its last in 1903.
Where is American League Park I?
American League Park I is in Washington, DC.
Which teams played at American League Park I?
Home clubs at this park include Washington Senators.
Is American League Park I still in use?
No. American League Park I last hosted a major league game in 1903.
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