O's Spring Training Dugout?

by Dr. J on Feb 27, 2009 12:23 AM EST Comment 11 comments

Does anyone know which dugout is the home dugout in Fort Lauderdale? I'm going to buy tickets for the March 26th game vs. the Marlins and I want to make sure that I get seats behind the O's dugout and not the visiting dugout. I know that at Camden Yards it's the first base side, but is it the same in Fort Lauderdale? I'd really appreciate it if somoene could help me out. Thanks a bunch.

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Since all baseball stadiums the home side is first base. And the Orioles are the “home” team this game, my bet is first base side.

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by Michael18 on Feb 27, 2009 2:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

When did that change?

Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, home was always the 3rd base side. Then, somewhere in the 80s it seems, it got switched. Anyone else remember it this way?

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by duck on Feb 27, 2009 6:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

when the nationals played at RFK....

their home dugout was on the 3rd base side. New Nationals park is on the 1st base side.

by wiggitywhales on Feb 27, 2009 7:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I was watching something

about either PNC or Petco, and they mentioned the home dugout was on the third base side. So it’s not universal.

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by elk on Feb 27, 2009 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I was under

the impression that it was always personal perference.

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by BPinOK on Feb 27, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's personal preference

Check it:

On which side of the field should the home dugout be located? How many Major League parks have the home dugout on the first-base side?
There is no right or wrong answer as to whether the home dugout should be on the first-base side or the third-base side. The Major League Baseball Rulebook is silent on the subject. Therefore, let’s examine where Major League dugouts are located these days. In the National League, far more are on the first-base side (12 to 4). In the American League, though, it’s split evenly, with seven on each side of the field. Even the two oldest parks still in use differ on this point: the Cubs sit on the third-base side at Wrigley while the Red Sox inhabit the first-base dugout at Fenway. Can a trend be spotted, though? I think so: the five parks that have opened most recently (Cincinnati, San Diego, Philadelphia, St. Louis and Washington) all have the home dugouts on the first-base side. Below, President Bush has emerged from the first-base (home) dugout at Nationals Park to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Opening Night at the brand-new park. At RFK Stadium, the Nationals’ dugout was on the third-base side.

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by Dr. J on Feb 27, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

first base for shizzle....

good autograph spot behind the dugout and bull pen. the pen is really good to talk with players and see some major league pitching up close, it has a seperate ‘entrance’ then the regular seats so pay attention to where you’re going. the stadium is old to say the least, it’s not bad but you’ll know what i’m talking about it when you see it. i’m a taller guy and leg room is money! good food, easy parking, access to players before and after the game, no complaints. hell no matter what it’s better then work! i’m going down next week, should be be good times, enjoy!

by wiggitywhales on Feb 27, 2009 7:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs