LECOM Park

Single-ASpring

LECOM Park is a ballpark in Bradenton, Florida shared by 2 teams: the Bradenton Marauders, the Single-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Florida State League; and the Pittsburgh Pirates for MLB spring training in the Grapefruit League. It opened in 1923, making it 103 years old in 2026 and seats about 8,500 fans. Spanish Mission style; oldest stadium still used for spring training.

The closest MLB stadium is Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, about 29 miles away.

Ballpark facts

Location
Bradenton, Florida
Home of
Bradenton Marauders (Single-A)
Pittsburgh Pirates (Spring training)
League
Florida State League, Grapefruit League
MLB affiliate
Pittsburgh Pirates
Opened
1923
Capacity
8,500
Dimensions
Left field 335 ft · Center 400 ft · Right field 335 ft
Surface
Natural grass
Roof
Open air
2026 attendance
1,007 per game
Former names
City Park, Ninth Street Park, Braves Field, McKechnie Field
Architect
L.D. Astorino Companies (1993); Fawley Bryant Architects (2008, 2012)
Last major renovation
2013
Big events
Amateur World Series (1974), Florida State League All-Star Game (2014)

Teams that play here2

Ballparks near LECOM Park10

  1. 1JUCORobert C. Wynn Baseball Field — State College of Florida Manatees (Bradenton, Florida)same city
  2. 2NAIANew College Mustangs Baseball Field — New College Mustangs (Sarasota, Florida)8 mi
  3. 3SpringEd Smith Stadium — Baltimore Orioles (Sarasota, Florida)8 mi
  4. 4MLBTropicana Field — Tampa Bay Rays (St. Petersburg, Florida)29 mi
  5. 5D-IITurley Athletic Complex — Eckerd Tritons (St. Petersburg, Florida)29 mi
  6. 6SpringCoolToday Park — Atlanta Braves (North Port, Florida)32 mi
  7. 7Single-AGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field — Tampa Tarpons & New York Yankees (Tampa, Florida)34 mi
  8. 8D-IUSF Baseball Stadium — South Florida Bulls (Tampa, Florida)34 mi
  9. 9D-IIConley Field at Naimoli Family Baseball Complex — Tampa Spartans (Tampa, Florida)34 mi
  10. 10JUCOCommunity Field — Hillsborough CC Hawks (Tampa, Florida)34 mi

Questions about LECOM Park

Where do the Bradenton Marauders play home games?

The Bradenton Marauders play at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida.

Where do the Pittsburgh Pirates play home games?

The Pittsburgh Pirates play at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida.

When did LECOM Park open?

LECOM Park opened in 1923.

How many people does LECOM Park hold?

LECOM Park has a capacity of about 8,500.

What is the closest MLB stadium to LECOM Park?

Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, about 29 miles away.

What other ballparks are near LECOM Park?

Robert C. Wynn Baseball Field is also in Bradenton. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.