Whataburger Field
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| Whataburger Field | |
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| Location | 734 E. Port Ave. Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 |
| Broke ground | April 8, 2004.[1] |
| Opened | April 17, 2005.[2] |
| Owner | Nolan Ryan (principal owner)[3] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction cost | $27.7 million[3] |
| Architect | HKS Inc.[4] |
| Tenants | Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) (2005-Present) |
| Capacity | 5,400.[4] |
Whataburger Field is the minor league baseball stadium located in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. It is currently home to the Corpus Christi Hooks, the double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.
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[edit] History
The park, which opened in 2005, is located on what used to be old cotton warehouses upon the city's waterfront. [3] Naming rights were paid for by Whataburger, Inc., which is headquartered in Corpus Christi. Fans are able to see the USS Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium from inside the park. [5] Whataburger Field features 5,050 fixed seats, 19 luxury suites and two outfield berm areas that are able to accommodate nearly 2,000 fans. [5]
On June 30, 2005 the stadium unveiled For the Love of the Game, an 18-foot (5.5 m) statue depicting a young ball player in a contemplative pose. The statue is believed to be the largest bronze statue of a baseball player.
On June 26, 2007 Whataburger Field played host to the 2007 Texas League All-Star game. [6]
The construction manager was Hunt Construction Group, Inc. of Dallas, Texas. The first fan to enter the stadium was Mark Travis the II.
[edit] Amenities
- Kieschnick's Korner - A covered area used for groups and parties.
- Driscoll Children's Hospital Fun Zone - A playground.
- Stripes Kid's Park - A youth baseball field.
- SportCourt basketball playing surface for all ages
- 27' high rock wall
- 16' tall x 22' wide video board
- APEX Pool[5]
- Cotton Club - An air-conditioned entertainment area.[3]
- Trampoline jump
[edit] Food
- Nolan Ryan Grill - Texas Raised Beef
- Beers of The World - First-base concourse.
- Dippin' Dots[3]
- A Whataburger restaurant
[edit] References
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| Current ballparks in the Texas League | ||
| North Division | South Division | |
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| Arvest Ballpark • Dickey-Stephens Park Drillers Stadium • Hammons Field |
Citibank Ballpark • Dr Pepper Ballpark Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium • Whataburger Field |
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