Sunday, July 28, 2024

Hampton Cardinals - Harold Doffing Park - Hampton, MN

There was no history available on the field or for the team online, and little history is also available at the field.   So, I went to the City of Hampton and drove the streets to get a feel for the town.  I have driven past many times, but have yet to go into the City.  I found an emblem that the Hampton Cardinals were established in 1936.  I unsuccessfully tried looking for something on Harold Doffing, but I assume he must be a descendant of M. Doffing, whose name is on the existing building below.

M. Doffing building - 1897

The first settler to claim land in the area now known as Hampton was John M. Bell in the fall of 1854.  The Bell family quickly made a home for themselves in Hampton Township.  Later, in 1854, Stephen D. Bell, brother of John Bell, toured the area and subsequently moved his family to the Township.  Other area settlers included German immigrants such as Conrad, Peter, Nicholas Doffing, John J. Fox, Joseph Stumpf, and Nicholas Kranz.  A post office was opened in 1856.  The 1.24-square-mile City was created on April 6, 1858, and named after the City of Hampton, Connecticut.  


Colonaide Hotel, Hampton, MN 1909

1910 view of Hampton

Parking

Parking is available on two small lots located near the field.  Neither is protected from foul balls.  In fact, during the game, over half the cars parked there were moved.  Parking is primarily on the local streets.  With approximately 50 people in attendance on July 28, 2024, convenient parking was easily accessible.



Spectator Options


There are plenty of seating options with five full-sized picnic tables under the concessions pavilion, plenty of room along the third base side to set up a chair, and the primary bleacher/press box area behind home plate.  The beaches are traditional bleachers without back supports.  The field is not equipped with lights, so only daylight games are possible.



Concessions—(I prefer a hot dog with root beer) 


The concessions are located near the 3rd base foul line and are inconvenient for the main seating area.  The hot dog is from Greg's Meats just south of the field, and they had A&W Root Beer.  The Hot Dog is slightly above average, with a crisp casing and a unique blend of spices.  Condiments were limited to catsup and mustard, with no relish or onions available.  Although this is a public park, they allow people to bring their own coolers, which include beer.


Summary


This field lacks the small-town allure, along a major highway with commercial developments in clear view.  However, there was a sense of community and energy from the spectators.  This could be because there were only four players over 21, the youngest being 15, with an average age of 19.  I typically see half the team over 23, like the Rochester Royals Hampton players today, who had half the team over 21 and an average age of 23.


Since this location is close to the metro, I would head there for a game in the future.  I will return when the opportunity arises. 

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Bell Field - Fairbault Lakers - Fairbault, MN

Shattuck Baseball Team 1886
Faribault, MN, has a long-standing baseball tradition, largely due to the popularity of the Shattuck High School team.  After the Great Depression, townball excitement commenced.

Hadley P.  Bell was Faribault’s mayor, and he and the city council voted to purchase 40 acres of the George Caron Farm located just south of the Rice County Fairgrounds for a public park.  The public, however, was none too pleased.  Still battling through the Great Depression, the citizenry took affront to the purchase, and in the next election, every council member except Mayor Bell and one council member was defeated.  However, Alexander Faribault Park was constructed and survived.  Driveways were constructed, picnic benches and tables were installed, and playground equipment was purchased. 

Bell Field State Tournament 1969
The city was funding the field's construction in the Northwest corner of the park with liquor and cigarette taxes.  The lights cost $13,000, the grandstand $20,000, and the remainder goes to grading and seeding.  Katrochvil Construction of New Prague was hired, and work began in the fall of 1948.  The city was funding the field with liquor and cigarette taxes.  The lights cost $13,000, the grandstand $20,000, and the remainder goes to grading and seeding.  This was when townball’s popularity was nearing an all-time peak. 


On opening day in 1948, Faribault’s team added the nickname ‘Lakers,’ bringing 1,150 spectators.  Attendance peaked at over 3,400 spectators per game, marking the height of popularity.  By 1954, attendance had dropped to fewer than 1,600 attendees per game.

In the mid-1960s, the Lakers ceased playing.  In the late 1960s, Chuck Madson, Lowell Nomeland, Leo Brand, and Nort Johnson revived the Lakers.  Within a few years, the Lakers returned to the state tournament.  In the late 1970s, the Lakers and the city split the cost of installing new lights, and around the same time, they replaced the rotting wooden outfield fence, which was covered in advertising, with a chain-link version.

In 1978, a hand-changed scoreboard was replaced with a neon scoreboard donated by the Ernest Fleckenstein Beverage Company.  In the 1980s, the electronic scoreboard was installed.  

There is a video about the field at Bell Field Video Link.


In 2021, the Fox 9 Townball Tour visited the facility.  Fox 9 Town Ball Tour Link.


Parking

The field features ample parking, with over 150 spaces, and minimal threat of foul ball damage.  The disappointing part is that the large parking lot has no trees.  Being a city park, I expected more attention to the impact of urban heat islands and aesthetics.  I also enjoy parking in the shade of the trees on a hot day.  It was over 90 degrees on the day I attended.



Spectator Options

I am unsure of the capacity of the fully covered grandstand, but it is likely to be close to 2,000 spectators.  The main section behind home plate features a rail backing with many non-rail-backed bleacher seats.  The fully covered seats were GREAT on a scorching day, and a cool breeze made the game enjoyable.

One issue is the volume of the average-quality sound system.  It was so loud that I could not talk between innings to the person next to me without yelling.  I am unsure if they are oblivious, but that alone means I will bring earplugs if I go back!

Concessions (hot dog/root beer)

They served a typical store-bought Johnsonville Hot Dog and a basic bun.  They had Secret Stadium Saude for the hot dogs.  I have never seen that condiment before.  I learned it was initially developed at Milwaukee (WI) Stadium.  It was created by Rick Abramson, the president of Delaware North Companies.  He stated they were running out of ketchup and mustard, and we needed a condiment.  He took barbecue sauce, a little ketchup, mustard, smoked syrup, and other ingredients and developed secret stadium sauce.  I will look for the Sauce, but I would not look forward to another hot dog at Bell Field.

There was no Root Beer, so I had to suffer through the day with a Dr. Pepper.  The hot dog and soda were $5.  Overall, the concessions were basic, except for the special Sauce. 

Summary

There is a $3 admission fee, which seems more common in larger facilities.  It was disappointing to see that the visiting team crowd (Prior Lake) was about the same size as the hometown crowd.  The excitement around Laker Baseball from decades ago has waned. 

I am glad I attended a game at this field, yet I miss the larger crowds, the obvious local support, and the excitement you get in Miesville, Dundas, Jordan, and many more.  Unfortunately, I doubt I would return for another game, but the future is never known, and if I do, earplugs will be mandatory.

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Memorial Park - Dundas Dukes - Dundas, MN

Statue at the entrance

Memorial Park is on the Cannon River in Dundas, Minnesota. The ballpark hosts over 60 games annually, including the Dukes (Class B team with the Minnesota Baseball Association), Northfield Legion, Northfield High School, Dukes over-35 team, the Milltown Outlaws with the Federal League Class A, and the Minnesota State High School League Section Playoffs. The Dundas Baseball Association, the Dukes' parent organization, maintains and funds the ballpark. The Dukes rely on a network of dedicated volunteers and a small seasonal staff to manicure the four-acre complex. The 2024 season was challenging as the Cannon River experienced significant flooding. Once the flood receded, the volunteers quickly cleaned the field for play.


The park underwent a roughly $100,000 renovation in 2021, which included updating the main grandstand, a 500-square-foot press box, and a new audio system. Memorial Park co-hosted the 2022 Minnesota Baseball Association Class B and C State Tournaments with Miesville and Faribault. In 2016, the park renovated its grandstand area. The $100,000 project moved fans 12 feet closer to home plate. It included 105 stadium chairs, a tie-back net system to replace cyclone fencing, an ADA-access ramp, and three flower garden areas.



Parking

The access road to the park has approximately 25 angled parking spots.  Other parking is on the grass of the smaller field to the north.  Most of the parking is protected from foul balls.  There is also parking on the residential streets east of the field.


Spectator Options



 

Primary seating is in 105 stadium-style seats behind home plate, which are large and partially covered.  Bleachers are also located along the first and third bases, as well as in standing areas throughout the park.  The first-base bleachers have seat-back rails, whereas the visitor bleachers are traditional bleachers along the third base line.  The sound system is outstanding and well-balanced. 


Concessions - Hot dog and root beer (my favorite)

The Concession stand is behind the home team dugout.  The options are more extensive than the typical ballpark fare, featuring chicken, fries, and cheese curds.  The prices are higher than the parks I have visited. 





The hot dog was unique and not a typical thin hot dog.  It was not significantly ground; it was more like a sausage in texture.  It was definitely a hot dog, and the spice mix was perfect.  Ordering a second hot dog would be easy, but I limited myself to one.  As for the beverage, it was A&W Root Beer in a can, a common choice.

Summary

The team’s fan base is evident, and they came well-adorned in their official gear.  The atmosphere is outstanding,  and the layout places this park in the elite category for townball fields.  You really get a sense of community just watching the crowd.  I would estimate there were well over 100 spectators.  Dundas has an impressive merchandise booth, selling everything from Duke caps to t-shirts to can koozies.  Attending a game is a truly unique experience, and I highly recommend visiting the park.

Unlike many fields, there is no admission upon entering.  About mid-game, they walk through the spectators with a helmet for donations.  


It is hard to find anything wrong with the facility.  The only upgrade I look forward to is replacing the older lighting, which has significant glare compared to the newer high-end LED systems you see at St. Francis Bonin Field or Elko's Fredrickson Field.


Attending a game is a truly unique experience, and I highly recommend visiting the park.


Friday, July 26, 2024

Bonin Field - St. Partrick Irish - St. Francis, MN

On July 25, 2024, I attended the St. Patrick Shamrocks vs. the Chaska Diamonds, a 35-year-and-over town ball team game at Bonin Field.  St. Patrick is a small unincorporated community comprising the St. Patrick Tavern and Grill, the St. Patrick Catholic Church of Cedar Lake, the St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, and Bonin Field. Bonin Field was named after a former Catholic Priest, Fr. Leo Bonin, who was instrumental in supporting local baseball in St. Patrick in the 1950s. 

Bonin Field had a significant renovation project in 1989.  An electronic scoreboard was installed in 2004, infield irrigation was added in 2008, and over 1,000 linear feet of drainage tile were installed below the playing surface in 2012.  In late summer 2015, irrigation was added to the rest of the field, along with a zone to water the infield with ag-lime. In the fall of 2018, the 30-year-old homemade backstop was demolished and replaced with a concrete knee wall and net backstop system. Part of the project was funded by a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund.

A capital campaign for various improvements was launched in early 2021. By the end of 2021, nearly $335,000 had been pledged, and Phase I of the improvements, which included the installation of Musco LED ballpark lights, was underway. The lights were installed in February 2022, and the first official night game at Bonin Field occurred on June 3, 2022.

Photo from the platform
In the Fall of 2023, an ADA-accessible fan deck was constructed, allowing for easier access, improved mobility, and enhanced sightlines for all fans and visitors to the ballpark. As additional campaign funds are secured, additional improvements are planned.

The large embankment along the third base side provides fans with a unique bird's-eye view of the action on the field. The field’s dimensions are 318 ft. to each corner, 345 ft. to the gaps, and 365 ft. to the straightaway center. The fully stocked concession stand offers a variety of cold beverages, hot dogs, candy, chips, popcorn, and other treats.


Bonin Field hosts several teams, including:

  • Midgets - 3rd and 4th Grades
  • Pee Wee - 5th and 6th Grades
  • 13U - Under 13 team
  • 15U - Under 15 team
  • Town and Country - 9th, 10th and 11th graders
  • Irish - Class C Minnesota Baseball Association team
  • Shamrocks - Aged 35 plus
  • Emeralds - Aged 50 plus

The platform at the top of the hill

Fox 9 had a town hall visit at Bonin Field in 2021.  Click for the summary video.  There was also an interview with Bill Dunker, the Irish team's oldest member at the time (42).  It was his last year in the Irish as he retired from the team.

Parking


The parking immediately west of the field is a well-protected gravel lot with a capacity of just over 20 vehicles, which fulfills typical player parking. Approximately 100 yards northwest of the church is the church parking lot, which has around 70 spaces. The other parking is a grass field on the other side of Old County Highway 13, just north of the church parking lot. I assume many of these lots are spillover for the ballpark, tavern, and restaurant. The tavern and restaurant have approximately 35 parking spaces on-site. However, they do use the parking area for outdoor events.  There is more than ample parking for spectators at this location.

Spectator options

The platform features benches, providing a great way to view the game. However, if you are closer to 5 feet tall, the railing blocks a significant part of the field viewing opportunity if you sit back on the bench.  The other options are to sit on the ground on the hill or bring your own chairs to sit on the flat area behind home plate.  

Concessions - Hot Dog/Root Beer (my ballgame favorite)

As part of the ball game, I look forward to a hot dog and root beer.  The hot dog is from Skluzacek's New Prague, MN, meat market.  It is much like all small-town meat market hot dogs with a crisp outer skin that has a slight snap when you take a bite.  The root beer is a can of A&W root beer, which is great to have as a caffeine-free beverage option at the ball field.  The total cost for the hot dog and root beer was $4. The popcorn is also average and typical for a town ball park.  The kids seemed to love the candy selection and Ice Cream drumsticks!

Summary

This is a well-maintained field and a great place to enjoy a game. I was informed that bleachers will be installed behind home plate in the future, which would significantly improve the view options. I highly recommend attending a game at this field, as it promises to be an enjoyable experience.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Review 253 fields?

I have been a longtime Minnesota townball fan.  Townball has been played in Minnesota since the 1920s.  Townball enjoyed its peak popularity in the 1940s and 1950s, with as many as 799 teams participating in the 1950 season.  

Minnesota's first town baseball team is believed to have been Nininger's in 1857. The city of Nininger was located just west of Hastings, MN, but it no longer exists. John Nininger, brother-in-law of Governor Alexander Ramsey, founded and incorporated Nininger.

Throughout Minnesota, townball teams have played continuously since the 1880s.  In 1924, a State Tournament, masterminded by the Saint Paul Pioneer Press and Saint Paul Dispatch writers Roy Dunlap and Lou McKenna, was created.  This was followed by a townball governing body for Minnesota.  As of 2024, the Minnesota Baseball Association.  In 1986, the system was revamped to create a three-tier system (A, B, and C).  In 1986, there were 230 teams in the three classes.  Townball reached its peak at the end of World War II.  Thousands of players who played for the love of the game participated.

I retired early in 2024. Therefore, I decided to attend and review as many ballfields as I could while I had the opportunity. After reviewing the Minnesota Amateur Baseball site for several hours, I found that there are currently 274 teams playing (excluding over 35 and over 50 teams) on 253 ballfields. With 253 fields, this may take more than a decade, and I hope I will live long enough to attend a game at all of them.

A blog post would typically include background information from the field or internet search, a discussion on parking and spectator options, concessions, and a summary.

The teams and fields as of the July 2024 research are:

Team

Miles

Field

Reviewed


St. Patrick Irish

0

Bonin Field

Reviewed

1

Dundas Dukes

0

Dundas Memorial Park

 Reviewed

2

Faribault Lakers

0

Bell Field

Reviewed

3

Hampton Cardinals

0

Harold Doffing Memorial Park

Reviewed

4

Prior Lake Jays
Prior Lake Mudcats

0

Veterans Field at Memorial Park

Reviewed

5

Northfield Knights

0

Sechler Park

Reviewed

6

Webster Sox

0

Webster Community Park

7 Reviewed

7

St. Benedict Saints

0

The Ben

8 Reviewed

8

Hastings Hawks

0

Veterans Park

9 Reviewed

9

La Center Braves

0

Ray Plut Field

10 Reviewed

10

Fort Ripley Rebels

0

Fort Ripley Park

11 Reviewed

11

Shakopee Coyotes
Shakopee Indians

0

Joe Schleper Stadium

12 Reviewed

12

Delano Athletics

0

Delano Municipal Ballpark

13 Reviewed

13

Cannon Falls Bears

0

John Burch Field

14 Reviewed

14

Jordan Brewers

0

The Mini Met

15 Reviewed

15

Union Hill Bulldogs

37

Don Giesen Field at Union Hill Parkl

16 Reviewed

16

Young America Cardinals

42

Wilkommen Park

17 Reviewed

17

Lakeville Loonitics

5

Belzer Stadium

18 Reviewed

18

Burnsville Bobcats

6

Alimagnet Park



Eagan Bandits

9

Goat Hill Park



Minneapolis North Stars

10

Red Haddox Field



Air Freight Unlimited

16

Barns Field (Concordia)



Highland Park Beavers
North End Biscuits
Rosetown A's
St. Paul Capitals
St. Paul Hops
St. Paul Mudhens
Twin City Saints

18

Tori Stone / Dunning Field



Stockmen's Irish

18

McGuire Field - 300-346 8th St S, South St Paul, MN 55075



Elko Express

19

Fredrickson Field



New Market Muskies

20

Hillside Park



Baseball 365

22

Round Lake Stadium - Eden Prairie



Crystal Cowboys
Lyon's Pub Warriors
Metro Merchants
Minneapolis Angels
Minneapolis Blue Sox
Minneapolis Cobras
Minneapolis Mudcats
Minneapolis River Rats

22

Parade Stadium



Hopkins Berries

22

Big Willow



Macstrength Grizzlies

22

Derrick Keller Field



St. Anthony Hogs

22

Palm Field



Chaska Cubs

23

Athletic Park



St. Louis Park Pirates

23

Keller Field at Dakota Park



Carver Black Sox

25

Carver Community Park



Chanhassen Red Birds

25

Storm/Redbirds Stadium



Minnetonka Monarchs

26

Veterans Field



Veseli Warriors

29

Veseli Ball Park



Lonsdale Aces

30

Trenda Memorial Park



Miesville Mudhens

30

Jack Ruhr Field



Plymouth Hitdawg

30

Lighted Field



Metro Knights

32

Polar Lakes Park



New Prague Orioles

32

New Prague Memorial Baseball Park



Shoreview Stump Grinders

32

Reynolds Field (UNW)



White Bear Township Baseball Club

32

Polar Lakes Park



Champlin Park LoGators

33

Jerry Ruppelius Complex



Cologne Hollanders

33

Robert G Fritz Memorial Field



Victoria Vics

33

Poppitz Field



Hamel Hawks

34

Paul Fortin Memorial Field



Belle Plaine Tigers

35

Tiger Park



Stillwater Loggers

35

SAHS Varsity



Centennial Cougars

36

Baldwin Park



North West Orioles

37

Memorial Field



St. Boni Saints

37

Missle Park



Maple Plain Diamond Devils

38

Don Timpe Field



Anoka Bucs

41

Castle Field



Coon Rapids Redbirds

41

Wintercrest Park



Loretto Larks

41

Arnold Klaers Baseball Field



Westonka Waves

41

Fritz-Soule Field



Montgomery Mallards

42

Memorial Field



Norwood Indians

42

Zellmann Field



Andover Aces

44

Historic Andover High Field



Forest Lake Brewers

44

Schumacher Field



Ham Lake Hornets

44

Soderville Park



Red Wing Aces

44

Red Wing Athletic Field



Rockford Crows

45

Rockford High School



Morristown Morries

46

Babe Nordmeier Field



Wanamingo Jacks

46

Veterans Memorial Field



Watertown Red Devils

49

Highland Park



Albertville Anglers

50

Lions Field



Mayer Blazers

50

Ozzie Hoese Field Mayor Lutheran HS



Plato Blue Jays

50

Bluejay Stadium



St. Michael Saints

50

St Michaels Rec Center #1



Le Sueur Braves

52

Bruce Frank Field



New Germany Dutchman

52

Dutchman Field



Hamburg Hawks

53

Hawk Field



Owatonna Aces

53

Dratt’s Park



Arlington A's

54

Arlington Baseball Park



Buffalo Bulldogs

55

Bentfield Mills Park



Elk River Lumberjacks

55

P&T Complex



Green Isle Irish

55

Irish Yard



Montrose-Waverly Stingers

55

Hornets Nest



Nowthen Knights

55

Nowthen Memorial Park



Pine Island Pioneers

55

Pine Island Varsity Field



East Bethel Bandits
St. Francis Silverbacks

57

St Francis High School Varsity Field



Waterville Indians

57

William J Grose Park



Chisago Lakes Bulldogs

58

Chisago Lakes High School



Cleveland Spiders

59

Cleveland Baseball Park



North Branch Nighthawks

59

North Branch High School



Winsted Wildcats

59

Denis M Campbell Field



Howard Lake Orphans

60

Memorial Park



Isanti Redbirds

60

Redbird Field



Monticello Polecats

60

Monticello Baseball Park



Ramsey Renegades

60

Enloe Park



St. Peter Saints

60

Veterans Memorial Field



Waseca Braves

60

Tink Larson Community Field



Brownton Bruins

61

Barney Tadsen Field



Maple Lake Lakers

62

Irish Stadium



Dodge County Diamondbacks

65

The Snake Pit (High School)



Gaylord Islanders

65

Walsh Field



Becker Bandits

66

High School Varsity Field



Cokato Kernels

66

Veterans Field at Brooks Lake Park



Hutchinson Huskies

70

Dave Moonet Merial Complex - Tartan Park



Stark Longhorns

70

Stark Ballpark



Dassel-Cokato Saints

72

Saints Field



Princeton Panthers

72

Solheim Veterans Field



Clear Lake Lakers

73

Goenner Park



Eagle Lake Expos

73

Eagle Lake People’s Municipal Ballpark



Clearwater River Cats

74

Sportsman’s Park



St. Clair Wood Ducks

74

Duck Slough



North Mankato Gators

76

City of North Mankato



Braham Snappers

80

Braham High School



Gibbon Reds

80

McGowen Field



Rochester Barons 
Rochester Roadrunners

81

Hudson Field



Rochester Royals

81

Mayo Field



Glencoe Brewers

82

Vollmer Field



Litchfield Blues

83

Optimist Park



Courtland Cubs

85

Courtland Recreation Ball Park



Lake Crystal Lakers

85

Collis Field



St. Augusta Gussies

85

Centennial Parl



Stewartville-Racine Sharks

85

Shark Park



Foley Lumberjacks

88

Foley High School



Luxemburg Brewers

88

Luxemburg Legion Baseball Park



New Ulm Brewers

88

Johnson Park



Fairfax Cardinals

89

Memorial Park



Austin Blue Jays

90

Riverland Community College



Austin Greyhounds

90

Lafayette Park



Bird Island Bullfrogs

90

Lions Memorial Park



Kimball Express

90

Kimball Veteran’s Memorial Field



Minnesota Lake Royals

90

Bud Kroenke Field



Mora Blue Devils

90

Mora High School Field



Pearl Lake Lakers 

90

Martin Schmidt Memorial Park



Plainview-Elgin-Millville Bucks

90

Eckstein Field



Sauk Rapids Cyclones

90

Bob Cross Park



Searles Grizzlies

92

Searles Ballpark



St. Joseph Joes

94

Schneider Field at Memorial Park



Essig Bluejays

95

Essig Ballpark



Quamba Cubs

95

Peterson Field



Sartell Muskies 
Sartell Stone Poneys

95

St Cloud Orthopedics Field



Ogilvie Orioles

96

Ogilvie High School Field



Watkins Clippers 

96

Clipper Field



Cold Spring Rockies 
Cold Spring Springers

97

Cold Spring Baseball Park



St. Nicholas Nicks

98

Fr. Nicholas Donney Park



Avon Lakers

99

Blattner Field



Atwater Chuckers

100

Kingery Field



Hanska Lakers

100

Hanlin Field



Hinkley Knights

100

Brennan Field



Sleepy Eye Indians

100

Sleepy Eye Ballpark



St. Wendel Saints

100

St. Wendel Ballpark



Eden Valley Hawks 

101

Eden Valley Baseball Park



Richmond Royals

102

Royal Park



Wells Wildcats

102

Pat Frank Field at Thompson Park



St. Stephan Steves

103

Joseph A. Trobec Memorial Park



Royalton Riverdogs

104

Royalton High School



Winona Chiefs

106

Gabrych Park



Buckman Billygoats

108

Beer Cap Stadium



Opole Bears

108

Opole Bears Park



Roscoe Rangers

108

Roscoe Baseball Field



Lavenworth Orioles

109

Lavenworth Ballpark



Farming Flames

110

Schleper Brothers Field



St. James Athletics

110

Veterans Field



Freeport Black Sox

111

Black Sox Park



St. Martin Martins

112

Roy Weber Field



Springfield Tigers

114

Riverside park



Willmar Rails

114

Baker Diamond at Bill Taunton Stadium



Blue Earth Pirates

115

Veterans Memorial Field



Paynesville Pirates

115

Paynesville Baseball Stadium



New Munich Silverstreaks

116

Silverstreak Field



Fox Lake Foxes

117

Truman High School



Lake Henry Lakers

118

Laker Park



Sacred Heart Saints

118

Sacred Heart Ballpark



Raymond Rockets

120

Lilleberg Field



Regal Eagles

120

Beier Fields



Upsala Blue Jays

120

Varsity Field



Pierz Brewers
Pierz Bulldogs
Pierz Lakers

121

Legion Ball Park - Hellie Field



Meire Grove Grovers

122

Meire Grove Field



Waconia Lakers

122

Waconia Lions Field



Wabasso Jaxx

123

City Field



Spring Hill Chargers

123

Charger Field



Fairmont Martins

124

Herb Wolf Field



Greenwald Cubs

125

Cubby Field (Greenwald Baseball Field)



Elrosa Saints

126

Saints Field



Sauk Centre Titans

126

Sauk Center High School



Sobieski Skis

127

Sobieski Ballpark



Randall Cubs

128

Dr. Knight Field



Granite Falls Kilowatts

130

Richter Field



Swanville Swans

130

Swanville School



Flensburg Falcons

131

Legion Ball Park - Hellie Field



New London-Spicer Twins

131

Green Lake Diamond



Lamberton Long Sox

132

Lamberton Baseball Field



Milroy Irish

136

The Irish Yard



Milroy Yankees

136

Milroy Yankee Field



Cottonwood Cardinals

137

Lakeview Baseball Field



St. Mathias Devils

140

Devils Park



Aitkin Steam

145

Woock Field



Norway Lake-Sunburg Lakers

145

Willie Reigstad Park



Benson Plowboys

150

Chief’s Fields



Jackson Bulls

150

Wacker Field



Marshall A's

150

Legion Field



Windom Pirates

150

Island Park



Alexandria Black Sox

151

Knute Nelson Memorial Field



Lakefield Horned Frogs

152

Stan King Field



Minneota Mudhens

154

K. P. Kompelien Field



Carlos Cougars

155

Fireman’s Field



Clarissa Flyers

155

Clarissa



Staples Lumberbats

155

Pine Grove Park



Appleton A's

156

Appleton Municipal Baseball Field



Dawson Drakes

156

Nelson Field



Starbuck Stars

157

Marthaler Stadium



Nisswa Lightning

159

Nisswa City Park



Heron Lake Lakers

160

Laker Field



Madison Mallards

164

Madison Memorial Field



Twin Ports Timbers

165

Wade Stadium



Kensington Norsemen

168

Hegg Memorial Field



Worthington Cubs

170

Trojan Baseball Field



Urbank-Parkers Prairie Bombers

172

Wendelin Koep Sr. Stadium



Wadena-Deer Creek Shockers

173

Elmer Becker Field



Morris Eagles

176

Chizek Field



Hancock Orphans

177

Hancock Field



Hadley Buttermakers

178

Laurie Mahon Memorial Field



Ashby A's

180

Ashby High



Bluffton Braves

180

Blufton City Field



Nimrod Gnats

180

Stigman Field



Rosen Express

183

Rosen Field



Henning North Stars

185

Tony Kawlewski Field



Ortonville Rox

185

Ortonville Athletic Field



New York Mills Millers

186

Russ Jacobson Field



Sebeka Stingers

186

Sebeka Field



Chokio Coyotes

190

Neal Hofland Field



Pipestone A's

195

A’s Field



Fergus Falls Hurricanes

196

American Legion Field



Luverne Redbirds

200

Redbird Field



Perham Pirates

200

Al Krueger Field



Dumont Saints

206

Wheaton Baseball Field



Hibbing Miners

207

Al Nyberg Field



Wolf Lake Wolf Pack

207

Wolf Lake Park



Midway Snurdbirds

208

Matt Leritz Field



Frazee-Vergas Loons

209

Vergas City Park



Clinton Cards

210

Clinton Park



Dent Diamond Hawks

211

Jake Wolford Field



Detroit Lakes Ligers

220

Washington Ballpark



Breckenridge Bucks

222

Cowboy Field (High School)



Bemidji Blue Ox

235

Security Insurance Field at BSU



Bemidji Bucks

235

Bemidji State Field



Hawley Hawks

242

Hawley Rodeo Grounds



Sabin Mets

243

Sabin Field



Dilworth Raildogs

250

Bob Marshall Field



Moorhead Brewers

253

Matson Field



Moorhead Mudcats

253

Bucky Burgau Field Concordia College



Ada Athletics

274

Tony Sipe Field (Dekko Park)



Foston Trash Panda’s

278

Thompson Field



Rainy Lake North Stars

310

Scheela Field



Roseau Royals

366

Gilbertson Field



Warroad Muskies

370

Tony Stukel Field