Baseball fans will experience 158 days of withdrawal between the Philadelphia Phillies’ initial World Series clinch and the time that the opening pitch is thrown to begin the 2009 season.
In order to witness the action early and ditch the harsh Colorado weather, Rockies fans everywhere can travel to the beautiful Tucson, Arizona to catch baseball at its finest, at Hi Corbett Field.
History:
Built in 1937, Hi Corbett Field is the oldest ballpark in the Cactus League. Originally named Randolph Municipal Baseball Park, it was later renamed to honor Hiram Stevens Corbett, a former Arizona senator who was a major part of bringing spring training to Tucson. Hi Corbett originally housed the Cleveland Indians.
In addition to being the spring home of the Colorado Rockies, Hi Corbett has been the home field for many minor league baseball teams over the years.
The stadium has been where the Rockies play their home games since the team’s expansion prior to the 1993 season.
Besides being served as a baseball field, the entire complex that Hi Corbett is located inside, Gene C. Reid Park, features a zoo, an aquatic center, two municipal golf courses and a popular concert venue.
The outside of the complex is a unique beige stucco design while the
Rincon and Santa Rita Mountains are visible in the distance of the outfield from all seats.
Tickets and parking:
Ticket prices for games at Hi Corbett are very affordable and a great way to witness a quality baseball experience. Ticket prices range from $4-17.
The cheapest tickets are found in section T of the stadium, known as the “Sandpile,” a takeoff of the Rockpile at Coors Field (Rockies home stadium for regular season games). The $4 Sandpile tickets are the cheapest seats in the entire Cactus League.
Other ticketing information:
The Rockies’ dugout is located on the first base side, near sections A-J, AA, and DD.
All seats have backs to allow comfort.
A patio is located along the left field line, popular for its tables with umbrellas and food.
No seats at Hi Corbett are obstructed, but make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen. Nearly all areas of the ballpark will be hit hard by the Arizona sunshine.
Parking is free, but limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, when the lot fills up (which it will), fans will be redirected to the El Con Mall, located a half-mile away. Complimentary shuttles are available to transport fans to the stadium and back to their vehicles.
Capacity and field dimensions:
Hi Corbett Field seats 8,665 fans while its outfield wall dimensions read: 366 feed to left field, 392 to center and 348 to right field. Center field features a mini “Green Monster” wall because of its 35 foot height.
Fun facts:
Hi Corbett Field featured the first ever spring training game between Major League teams.
For those who enjoy watching sports movies, you may recognize Hi Corbett field from the film Major League. The 1989 film used Hi Corbett for all of its spring training scenes.
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