Ed Smith Stadium

Ed Smith Stadium is a baseball venue in Sarasota with seating for about 8,500 fans and chairs sourced from Baltimore's Oriole Park. The facility includes seating areas, merchandise stands, air-conditioned suites, and multiple screens throughout for watching games.

The stadium opened in 1989 as a training venue and first hosted the Chicago White Sox, then the Cincinnati Reds starting in 1998. A major renovation in 2011 significantly changed its appearance and features.

The stadium connects with the local baseball community by hosting youth tournaments and amateur games throughout the year. These events create a gathering place where baseball fans of all ages come together.

The venue is surrounded by parking and easy to navigate, with clear signage throughout the different areas. Arriving early is helpful, especially for larger events, to secure good spots.

The seating comes from the legendary Oriole Park in Baltimore and was installed during a renovation, giving the venue a special story. This connection to a historic baseball location makes the facility stand out among training venues.

Location: Sarasota

Inception: 1989

Architects: HOK Sport

Official opening: 1989

Capacity: 8500

GPS coordinates: 27.34778,-82.51722

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22