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{{Short description|Baseball stadium in Scottsdale, Arizona}}
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| caption = Scottsdale Stadium during a SF Giants spring training game.
| caption = Scottsdale Stadium during San Francisco Giants spring training game in March 2012
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| broke_ground = April 1991
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| built = 1956; rebuilt 1991
| opened = March 12, 1992
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| dimensions = Left Field Line: 360’<br>Right Field Line: 330’<br>Center Field: 430’<br>Outfield Fence Height 10’
| dimensions = Left Field Line: 360’<br>Right Field Line: 330’<br>Center Field: 430’<br>Outfield Fence Height 10’
| acreage =
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| tenants = [[San Francisco Giants]] ([[Major League Baseball|MLB]]) ([[spring training]]) (1992–present)<br>[[Scottsdale Scorpions]] ([[Arizona Fall League|AFL]]) (1992–present)<br>[[Phoenix Firebirds]] ([[Pacific Coast League|PCL]]) (1992–1997) <br>Valley Vipers ([[Western Baseball League]]) (2000) <br>[[Arizona League Giants]] ([[Arizona League|AZL]]) (2005-present)<br> [[Arizona Centennials]] ([[Freedom Pro Baseball League|FPBL]]) 2012 <br> [[Arizona United SC]] ([[United Soccer League|USL]]) (2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arizonaunited.com/arizona-united-soccer-club-moving-scottsdale-stadium/|title=Arizona United Soccer Club Moving To Scottsdale Stadium|publisher=Arizona United SC|date=December 16, 2014|accessdate=December 16, 2014}}</ref>
| tenants = [[San Francisco Giants]] ([[Major League Baseball|MLB]]) ([[spring training]]) (1984&ndash;present)<br>[[Scottsdale Scorpions]] ([[Arizona Fall League|AFL]]) (1992&ndash;present)<br>[[Phoenix Firebirds]] ([[Pacific Coast League|PCL]]) (1992&ndash;1997)<br>Valley Vipers ([[Western Baseball League|WBL]]) (2000) <br>[[Arizona League Giants]] ([[Arizona League|AZL]]) (2005&ndash;present)<br>[[Arizona Centennials]] ([[Freedom Pro Baseball League|FPBL]]) (2012)<br>[[Phoenix Rising FC|Arizona United SC]] ([[USL Championship|USL]]) (2015)
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'''Scottsdale Stadium''' is a baseball field located in [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], [[United States]]. The stadium was built in 1992 and holds 12,000 people. It is the spring training home of the [[San Francisco Giants]].
'''Scottsdale Stadium''' is a [[baseball stadium]] located in [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], [[United States]]. Designed by the architect of the [[Baltimore Orioles]]’ [[Oriole Park at Camden Yards|Camden Yards]], Populous, the stadium was expanded to its current state in 1992 and holds 12,000 people.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/scottsdale-stadium/History|title = City of Scottsdale - Scottsdale Stadium - History}}</ref> It has been the spring training home of the [[San Francisco Giants]] since 1984, when the capacity was just 4,721.


The stadium hosted three games of the [[2006 World Baseball Classic]].
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Scottsdale was the home of the [[Phoenix Firebirds]] of the [[Pacific Coast League]] from 1992 until 1997, when the team moved to [[Fresno, California]], and became the [[Fresno Grizzlies|Grizzlies]], in order to make room for the [[National League]]'s [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], who began play in 1998 and the Arizona Centennials of the Freedom Pro Baseball League in 2012. Scottsdale also hosted the Valley Vipers of the independent [[Western Baseball League]] in 2000, the only season of that team's existence<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2000/4/10/story4.html|title=Valley Vipers vie for baseball fans|publisher=Phoenix Business Journal|date=April 9, 2000|accessdate=April 4, 2016}}</ref>. [[Arizona United SC]] of the [[United Soccer League]] played at Scottsdale in 2015.


==History==
The stadium underwent a $23.1 million renovation in 2006. In return, the San Francisco Giants agreed to play at the stadium for an additional 20 years, through 2025, with an option to extend the lease to 2035.
The stadium was built on the site of the old Scottsdale Stadium, which opened in 1956. The [[Baltimore Orioles]] (1956–58), [[Boston Red Sox]] (1959–65), [[Chicago Cubs]] (1967-78) and [[Oakland Athletics]] (1979–83) used old Scottsdale Stadium as their spring training base before the Giants moved there in 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sabraz.org/the-cactus-league-a-brief-history/|title=The Cactus League: A Brief History|first=Rodney|last=Johnson|publisher=Society for American Baseball Research}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2014/09/02/scottsdale-stadium-work-underway/14971817/|title=Scottsdale Stadium work underway|date=September 2, 2014|first=Michael|last=Clancy|publisher=Arizona Republic}}</ref> The new stadium cost $7 million to build and was completed in under a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1992-03-27-1992087093-story.html|title=Lawsuit accuses Mets' Cone of lewd behavior in bullpen National League notes|date=March 27, 1992|publisher=Baltimore Sun}}</ref>


In 1992, Angels pitcher [[Matt Keough]] was struck by a foul ball while sitting in the dugout during spring training and was critically injured. His life was saved in part because the stadium is across the street from a hospital, the HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborne Medical Center.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-03-19-sp-5698-story.html|title=Keough Expected to Make Full Recovery : Baseball: Condition upgraded to fair. Neurosurgeon says Angel should wait three months before pitching.|first=Helene|last=Elliott|date=March 19, 1992|work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>
Funding for the project included:


The stadium underwent a $23.1 million renovation in 2006. The renovations included a new team store, expanded clubhouse, baseball training and treatment room, batting tunnel, centerfield entrance, Charro Pavilion, and practice fields next to the stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/scottsdale-stadium/History|title = City of Scottsdale - Scottsdale Stadium - History}}</ref> In return, the San Francisco Giants agreed to play at the stadium for an additional 20 years, through 2025, with an option to extend the lease to 2035.
* $13.3 million from the [[Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority]] (AZSTA)
* $6.67 million from [[Maricopa County Stadium District]] (MCSD) funds forwarded to AZSTA by the MCSD
* $3.1 million from the City of [[Scottsdale, Arizona|Scottsdale]]


==Tenants==
Key renovations to Scottsdale Stadium included:
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The Giants hold their major league and minor league training operation at the two facilities. Scottsdale Stadium is consistently one of the top attended venues in Arizona's Cactus League. The Scottsdale Charros organize and promote San Francisco spring training in the city.


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Scottsdale Stadium was the home of the [[Phoenix Firebirds]] of the [[Pacific Coast League]] from 1992 until 1997, who had moved from [[Phoenix Municipal Stadium]] after the new stadium was completed. The Firebirds moved to [[Fresno, California]], and became the [[Fresno Grizzlies|Grizzlies]], in order to make room for the [[National League (baseball)|National League]]'s [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], who began play in 1998. Scottsdale also hosted the Valley Vipers of the independent [[Western Baseball League]] in 2000, the only season of that team's existence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2000/4/10/story4.html|title=Valley Vipers vie for baseball fans|publisher=Phoenix Business Journal|date=April 9, 2000|access-date=April 4, 2016}}</ref> [[Phoenix Rising FC|Arizona United SC]] of the [[USL Championship|United Soccer League]] played at Scottsdale in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arizonaunited.com/arizona-united-soccer-club-moving-scottsdale-stadium/|title=Arizona United Soccer Club Moving To Scottsdale Stadium|publisher=Arizona United SC|date=December 16, 2014|access-date=December 16, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225232519/http://arizonaunited.com/arizona-united-soccer-club-moving-scottsdale-stadium/ |archive-date=December 25, 2014}}</ref>
* Construction of one full practice field and one half practice field east of the stadium
* Expansion of the Giants Stadium Clubhouse
* Creation of new deck and terrace seating in the right field berm area
* Construction of a walkway connecting the left field berm and the right field berm area


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The stadium is also host of the [[Scottsdale Scorpions]] in the [[Arizona Fall League]], and hosts the Fall League's championship game at the end of November. During the summer the stadium is home the Arizona League Giants of the Arizona League.
Key renovations to Indian School Park included:

* Renovation of four full practice fields and one half practice field
* Expansion of the Giants Minor League Clubhouse
* Reconstructed batting cages

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The Giants hold their major league and minor league training operation at the two facilities. Scottsdale Stadium is consistently one of the top attended venues in Arizona's Cactus League. The [[Scottsdale Charros]] organize and promote San Francisco spring training in the city.

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The stadium is also host of the [[Scottsdale Scorpions]] in the [[Arizona Fall League]], and hosts the Fall League's championship game at the end of November. During the summer the stadium is home the Arizona League Giants of the Arizona League. The stadium is also available to rent and hosts numerous parties, events and meetings throughout the year.

The stadium was built on the site of the old Scottsdale Stadium, built in 1956, which also hosted the Giants as well as the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Oakland A's. The ballpark was constructed in less than a year to avoid having the Giants play their spring games at another location.


==World Baseball Classic==
==World Baseball Classic==
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*March 10, 2006
*March 10, 2006
**{{flagicon|USA}} [[USA Baseball|United States]] 17, {{flagicon|South Africa}} South Africa 0
**{{flagicon|USA}} [[USA Baseball|United States]] 17, {{flagicon|South Africa}} South Africa 0

==Pac-12 Conference Baseball Tournament==
{|class=wikitable
! Year !! School !! MVP
|-
| [[2022 Pac-12 Conference Baseball Tournament|2022]] || [[2022 Stanford Cardinal baseball team|Stanford]] || Garret Forrester, [[2022 Oregon State Beavers baseball team|Oregon State]]
|-
| [[2023 Pac-12 Conference Baseball Tournament|2023]]|| [[Oregon Ducks baseball|Oregon]] || Chase Davis, [[2023 Arizona Wildcats baseball team|Arizona]]
|-
| [[2024 Pac-12 Conference baseball tournament|2024]] || TBD || TBD
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Scottsdale Stadium}}
*[http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/scottsdale-stadium Scottsdale Stadium Official Website]
*[http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/scottsdale-stadium Scottsdale Stadium Official Website]


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Latest revision as of 06:55, 23 November 2024

Scottsdale Stadium
Scottsdale Stadium during San Francisco Giants spring training game in March 2012
Map
Location7408 E. Osborn Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Coordinates33°29′18″N 111°55′16″W / 33.48833°N 111.92111°W / 33.48833; -111.92111
OwnerCity of Scottsdale
Capacity12,000
Field sizeLeft Field Line: 360’
Right Field Line: 330’
Center Field: 430’
Outfield Fence Height 10’
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke groundApril 1991
Built1956; rebuilt 1991
OpenedMarch 12, 1992
ArchitectPopulous
Tenants
San Francisco Giants (MLB) (spring training) (1984–present)
Scottsdale Scorpions (AFL) (1992–present)
Phoenix Firebirds (PCL) (1992–1997)
Valley Vipers (WBL) (2000)
Arizona League Giants (AZL) (2005–present)
Arizona Centennials (FPBL) (2012)
Arizona United SC (USL) (2015)

Scottsdale Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. Designed by the architect of the Baltimore Orioles’ Camden Yards, Populous, the stadium was expanded to its current state in 1992 and holds 12,000 people.[1] It has been the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants since 1984, when the capacity was just 4,721.

The stadium hosted three games of the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

History

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The stadium was built on the site of the old Scottsdale Stadium, which opened in 1956. The Baltimore Orioles (1956–58), Boston Red Sox (1959–65), Chicago Cubs (1967-78) and Oakland Athletics (1979–83) used old Scottsdale Stadium as their spring training base before the Giants moved there in 1984.[2][3] The new stadium cost $7 million to build and was completed in under a year.[4]

In 1992, Angels pitcher Matt Keough was struck by a foul ball while sitting in the dugout during spring training and was critically injured. His life was saved in part because the stadium is across the street from a hospital, the HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborne Medical Center.[5]

The stadium underwent a $23.1 million renovation in 2006. The renovations included a new team store, expanded clubhouse, baseball training and treatment room, batting tunnel, centerfield entrance, Charro Pavilion, and practice fields next to the stadium.[6] In return, the San Francisco Giants agreed to play at the stadium for an additional 20 years, through 2025, with an option to extend the lease to 2035.

Tenants

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The Giants hold their major league and minor league training operation at the two facilities. Scottsdale Stadium is consistently one of the top attended venues in Arizona's Cactus League. The Scottsdale Charros organize and promote San Francisco spring training in the city.

Scottsdale Stadium was the home of the Phoenix Firebirds of the Pacific Coast League from 1992 until 1997, who had moved from Phoenix Municipal Stadium after the new stadium was completed. The Firebirds moved to Fresno, California, and became the Grizzlies, in order to make room for the National League's Arizona Diamondbacks, who began play in 1998. Scottsdale also hosted the Valley Vipers of the independent Western Baseball League in 2000, the only season of that team's existence.[7] Arizona United SC of the United Soccer League played at Scottsdale in 2015.[8]

The stadium is also host of the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League, and hosts the Fall League's championship game at the end of November. During the summer the stadium is home the Arizona League Giants of the Arizona League.

World Baseball Classic

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In March 2006, the stadium hosted three games from Pool B of the World Baseball Classic.

Pac-12 Conference Baseball Tournament

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Year School MVP
2022 Stanford Garret Forrester, Oregon State
2023 Oregon Chase Davis, Arizona
2024 TBD TBD

References

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  1. ^ "City of Scottsdale - Scottsdale Stadium - History".
  2. ^ Johnson, Rodney. "The Cactus League: A Brief History". Society for American Baseball Research.
  3. ^ Clancy, Michael (September 2, 2014). "Scottsdale Stadium work underway". Arizona Republic.
  4. ^ "Lawsuit accuses Mets' Cone of lewd behavior in bullpen National League notes". Baltimore Sun. March 27, 1992.
  5. ^ Elliott, Helene (March 19, 1992). "Keough Expected to Make Full Recovery : Baseball: Condition upgraded to fair. Neurosurgeon says Angel should wait three months before pitching". Los Angeles Times.
  6. ^ "City of Scottsdale - Scottsdale Stadium - History".
  7. ^ "Valley Vipers vie for baseball fans". Phoenix Business Journal. April 9, 2000. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  8. ^ "Arizona United Soccer Club Moving To Scottsdale Stadium". Arizona United SC. December 16, 2014. Archived from the original on December 25, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
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