St. Petersburg, Florida’s Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball franchise. The Tampa Bay Rays are a member of the American League East division in Major League Baseball (MLB). Tropicana Field has served as the team’s home field since its debut.
TROPICANA FIELD AND CHARLOTTE SPORTS PARK:
Florida’s Tropicana Field, or simply “The Trop,” has served as the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) since their initial season of 1998. The St. Petersburg Bowl, an annual postseason college football game, was held at the stadium from December 2008 until December 2017.
With its year-round indoor status, it is the only non-retractable domed stadium in Major League Baseball. Most Rays games are played at Tropicana Field, which has the lowest seating capacity among major league baseball stadiums.
CHARLOTTE SPORTS PARK
Located in Charlotte County, Charlotte Sports Park is an ideal venue for special events, business parties, sports competitions, 5K races, and other recreational activities. Located on 82 acres, Charlotte Sports Park serves as the Rays’ winter training facility.
One level of premium hospitality suites, an outfield bar, a children’s play area, walking lanes around the entire stadium, batting cages, and practice fields are all part of this state-of-the-art facility. Approximately 7,500 people can fit in the stadium.
WHO ARE TAMPA BAY RAYS OWNERS
Investors in the Tampa Bay Rays include Stuart L. Sternberg (48 percent), Vincent J. Naimoli (15 percent), and Limited Partners (37 percent).
Tampa Bay Rays Stadiums CAPACITY OF TROPICANA FIELD
Tropicana at its full capacity can accommodate 42,735 people
Tampa Bay Rays Stadiums HEIGHT AND SIZE
The distance between left field and center field is 315 feet, and the distance between right field and center field is 322 feet.
Left Field – 315 ft (96 m) Left-Center – 370 ft (110 m) Center Field – 404 ft (123 m) Right-Center – 370 ft (110 m) Right Field – 322 ft (98 m) Backstop – 50 ft (15 m)
Tampa Bay Rays Stadiums CONTACT AND ADDRESS
1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA Contact Number: 888-326-7297
