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2021 First Practice Dates
Pitchers & Catchers: February 17 Position Players: February 22

Contempo Attendance
Year	Total	Average
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008	96,361 110,495 103,742 106,038 91,046 95,933 82,390 89,861 70,053 90,728 83,169	6,023 half-dozen,139 6,916 seven,069 7,587 five,996 v,493 5,286 4,670 4,320 5,198

Spring Training Info

LECOM Park

(formerly McKechnie Field)
Leap Training abode of the Pirates since 1969

Ballpark address:
1611 9th Street Westward
Bradenton, FL 34205

Opened: 1923
Renovated: 1993 & 2013
Capacity: eight,500

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Location
LECOM Park is shoehorned into a Bradenton neighborhood, where it's bordered by homes and businesses in a setting appropriate for the era in which it was originally built. The ballpark is at the intersections of 17th Avenue Due west and 9th Street W.

Directions

From the N or South on I-75:
Have the Road 64 exit (220 from the S; 220B from the North) and travel west to 9th Street Due west. Turn left and keep to the stadium.

From Petrograd (North):
Accept the Sunshine Skyway Bridge ($one.25 toll) to the 19 South exit. Go along on 41 South towards Bradenton/Sarasota until 17th Artery West, where you plough right. The stadium is a short distance ahead.

Parking
This had been the simply stadium in the Grapefruit League without an official parking lot just that changed in 2014, when space was created behind left field following the sabotage of a building that had long housed the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee Canton. In its place now rests a smallish grass field filled with parking spaces, which is designated as "outfield parking." While the price is highest there and spaces are quite express, you tin pick and choose from enough of places to park elsewhere thank you to local businesses and homeowners. Among the closest to the ballpark options is the lot that fronts the Renaissance on 9th customs middle, and there are plenty of other choices on 9th Street and 13th and 17th Avenues, which are the 3 main roads that border LECOM Park.
Price: Varies, from $x (stadium lot) to $5-$10 (neighborhood) to Free (curbside on 17 Ave. Westward just past the five St. W intersection and Rogers Garden Elementary School)

Stadium Information
Baseball has been played on the grounds of McKechnie Field since 1923, making it the gramps of bound training ballparks. Completely remodeled in 1993, the classically styled ballpark exudes charm, starting with its Spanish Mission-style exterior. The ballpark maintains its distinct look on the inside, where the primary grandstand is split into three covered sections. Prior to 2008 there were no lights, but thanks to a $15 one thousand thousand grant from the state of Florida they were finally installed and McKechnie Field hosted its starting time ever nighttime game on March 19, 2008. All games are played on the almost lush coat of green grass that you'll ever see while the zany and light-green garmented Pirate Parrot mascot is seemingly omnipresent in the stands. Real birds are often frequent visitors besides, as seagulls flock from the nearby coastal waterway to the grandstand in search of scraps almost the stop of games. During them breezes rustle the Pirates pennants and palm trees beyond the outfield fence. In 2013, a simulated wood boardwalk was placed straight behind the outfield fence, calculation bleachers (in left field) and a bar (in right-center) to the amenities mix. The $10 meg spent on upgrades also rid the grandstand of its bucket-style seats, replacing them with the flip-upwardly kind long institute just nigh everywhere else. The Pirates' spring stadium had numerous names until 1962, when it was named afterward Bradenton's Nib McKechnie in honour of his induction that year into the Baseball game Hall of Fame as a managing director. Mr. McKechnie atomic number 82 the Pirates to a Earth Serial victory in 1925 and won i,896 regular season games in his 25-twelvemonth managerial career.

Fast Facts

Fans enter the ballpark at street level. Most use the main entrance near home plate. A much bottom used gate is down the left field line.

Ticket windows are in the building side by side to the chief entrance gate. The ticket part building is as well where Will Call pick ups are done.

The principal concourse is behind the stadium and is covered by the dwelling plate and third base grandstands only is completely open up-air on the start base of operations side.

The new elevated outfield boardwalk gives fans the opportunity to completely walk around the ballpark, as information technology connects to the main concourse in the outfield corners via a ramp (left field) and stairs/lift (right field).

Access to seating sections is slightly elevated from the concourse. Seven small steps must be climbed at the walkways on either side of the home plate box seats. Ramps with a slight incline are used at the stadium's other four entry walkways.

The bullpens are at field level behind the outfield argue in right field (Pirates) and left field (visiting team), where fans tin expect down into them from the boardwalk.

The stadium's main and biggest scoreboard is in left-centre field, where it's at field level and looks similar it is a part of the outfield contend, and features a line score and a console that lists the name and number of the player at bat. Basic mini scoreboards -- the guest/home kind you run into at nearly youth ballfields -- are on the far stop facades of the first and third base of operations grandstands, placed at that place primarily for the folks on the boardwalk.

The Pirates Clubhouse Store is adjacent to the ticket function and shut to the main entrance. Iii small gift stands are ready elsewhere -- two on the main concourse nether the home plate and tertiary base of operations grandstands, while 1 is on the boardwalk, simply to the left of the middle field batter's background.

Practice Fields

All practice fields are located at Pirate Urban center, which is five miles to the east of LECOM Park at 1701 27th Street Eastward.

There are 4 full-sized do fields at the Pirate Metropolis complex and each i is named for a Pirates legend and Hall of Famer. In numerical lodge, fields i through 4 are named after Roberto Clemente, Pie Traynor, Honus Wagner and Willie Stargell.

To get to Pirate City from LECOM Park, go w on 17th Avenue. Turn right onto US 41. At the beginning low-cal, plow left onto 26th Avenue Eastward. Follow information technology to 27th Street East and plough left. Become past Mixon Fruit Farms and the complex will be on the right, next to a public golf form chosen the River Run Golf Links, which is where you lot park.

Types of Seating
LECOM Park seating diagram All fixed seats in the grandstands are at present stadium-style, every bit the not so dainty bucket-style seats that had long been present were removed subsequently the 2012 season. There are large sections of bleachers downward each outfield line. Those bleachers exercise not have seat backs and are made of hard plastic instead of aluminum. The bleachers on the outfield boardwalk are the contrary: they're aluminum and take backs.

Stadium seats: Sold every bit Box or Reserve.

Bleachers: Sold every bit Grandstand or Left Field Bleachers (10 total sections).

Berm: none

Notes about the seating

The Pirates dugout is on the first base side. To make certain you're on the home side of the stadium, purchase your tickets in any even numbered section.

An interior aisle runs the length of the stadium'southward grandstand. Most Box seats are below the alley, all Reserved and Grandstand seats are above information technology.

All fixed seats take cup holders.

Handicap accessible seating is available on the alley between sections 1-two, 9-10, 15-xvi.

The protective netting extends from the middle of section ix through section 10, which equals the far (outfield) ends of each dugout. The netting itself is very thin and so that it doesn't obstruct views.

The tarp is stationed in front end of seats 1-18 in row one of Baseline Box section 15, only is a non-result for those sitting in the seats which are directly behind it.

Behind the first base stands, a partly grassy area with places to lounge or linger runs the length of the uncovered concourse, which is dubbed the Fan Plaza.

Although the stadium has a wide open pattern throughout, in that location are no dedicated continuing room areas inside the principal stadium structure. Notwithstanding, there is plenty of room to stand on the outfield boardwalk, every bit such space is available along its unabridged expanse.

Sections and rows

Rows for sections with stadium seats below the alley range equally follows:
1 to 5 in sections ane-two; 1 to half dozen in sections 3-4; 1 to 3 in sections v-8; 1 to ii in sections 9-10; i to half dozen in sections 11-fourteen; 1 to 5 in sections 15-16; one to 6 in sections 17-xx and 22

Rows for sections with stadium seats above the aisle range as follows:
7 to 22 in sections i-four; i to 16 in sections 7-12; 8 to 16 in sections 13-14

Rows for sections with bleacher seats range as follows:
i to 16 in sections 15-20 and 22; one to x in sections 21, 23 and 25

Tickets

Sections 1-6 are sold as Infield Box, as are all seats in sections vii-fourteen that are below the interior aisle.

Infield Reserve seats are those in sections 7-14 that are above the interior aisle.

Baseline Box seats are those in sections 15-twenty & 22 that are below the interior aisle.

Grandstand seats are the bleachers in sections 15-xx & 22 that are to a higher place the interior aisle.

Left Field Bleachers are the sections (21, 23 & 25) that are on the boardwalk in left-center field.

Children 30 inches or taller require a ticket. The stadium policy also mentions that "children two years one-time or younger can receive complimentary admission."

Seats to avert
Some seats in the covered portion of the grandstand have views that are partially obstructed by the poles that back up the roofs which provide cover. Those sitting in the first row of seats in the iii separate covered grandstands (that's row vii in sections 1-4 and row 1 in sections 7-12) have to deal with a peripheral vision annoyance equally fans walking on the cross aisle in front of them do so at merely a little below eye level. The grandstand'south lower level end sections (Baseline Box xix & 22) tin be a pain in the neck, as you really have to crane your cervix towards the infield to watch the game from well down the outfield line seats.

Seats in the shade
The chief grandstand is separate into three sections and each has its ain roof, making this a very shady ballpark (meant in a good fashion). The dominicus is above the showtime base grandstand so all of its Reserved seats (sections 8, 10, 12) are shaded. Rows seven & upwardly of Box seats in sections 1, ii & four backside home plate are shaded, while shade is cast upon rows 12 & up in Box section 3. On the third base side of the park, rows 5 & upwardly of Reserved seats in sections vii, nine & 11 are shaded. Past 1:thirty or 2:30 (Daylight Saving Time) all covered seats are shaded in the sections but mentioned, with a sliver of sunlight making seat numbers one-6 in department seven an exception.

Note: The price y'all pay for guaranteed shade throughout an afternoon game is limited leg room in seats which are on an aluminum based portion of the grandstand. Leg room is normal below the cantankerous aisle, where the flooring is physical...and the dominicus generally makes its presence felt.

The new Left Field Bleachers are also covered but they face the sun. So the offset seven rows in each of the three sections can be lord's day-in-your-eyes sunny on a clear day. The tiptop three rows by and large remain shaded past the awning above them, so if yous want to sit in the shade in the outfield make sure to buy your seats in rows 8 to ten of sections 21, 23 & 25.

VIP seating
McKechnie Field has merely one suite, an at the far stop of the press box (third base side) one that is more reminiscent of the heaven boxes of yesteryear than the luxury suites with balustrade seats that are today's norm. The unmarried second-level suite in Bradenton has a capacity of 20 people, all of whom sit down or stand within the confines of the suite that has a small outdoor patio to compliment its much bulkier indoor seating area. New for 2013 is the Left Field Political party Deck, a two-tiered group-merely area that's between the grandstand and left field foul pole. Forty people are needed to reserve either the upper or lower deck. Both party decks are covered and catered.

Game Day
Gates open at 11 AM for day games and 4 PM for night games. The ticket office opens at nine AM.

Food, beverage and bag policy

Water bottles up to 24 ounces can exist brought inside. Soft-sided coolers are permitted.

Exterior food is prohibited.

Numberless that are sixteen" x 16" ten viii" or smaller can be brought into the ballpark.

Getting autographs
This is a skilful (visiting squad) to great (Pirates) ballpark to get autographs inside of. The black wrought iron fence on the concourse in the correct field corner is a bully spot to get signatures from Pirates players, particularly earlier and during the game (once players have been removed). The fence is next to the Pittsburgh clubhouse, so every player and coach volition walk past the fans gathered in that location, with many stopping to sign. The visiting team's clubhouse is downward the left field line, just past the end of the grandstand and behind the Left Field Party Deck. The concrete ramp alongside the grandstand and the offset of the wooden boardwalk backside the lower political party deck are where to station yourself for the best opportunities. You lot don't desire to be also far up the boardwalk, as it becomes elevated and thus out of the achieve from players. The all-time spot for postgame autographs is the end of the grandstands - department 22 for Pirates players and section 19 for the visiting team.

Unique ballpark fare
Until 2013, nigh concession stands were manned past local restaurants, then pizza, water ice cream, pulled pork and cheese steaks had a local flavor. That'southward no longer the case, but all are still available. Most concession stands sell the standard stuff -- you'll take no trouble finding peanuts and cracker jacks -- with the best assortment of meal food sold behind dwelling house plate while the carnival fare is found in center field (caput there for corn dogs, kettle corn and funnel cakes). Pepsi is served at all stands and the variety of beer available on tap has greatly expanded thanks to the new big bar on the boardwalk in right-center and the also new plaza bar at the far end of the first base side concourse. Bud and Bud Light tin can be found on draft just about everywhere, while Hawaii-brewed beers (Kona) are featured on the boardwalk bar and a few Yuengling offerings are the main depict at the Plaza Bar. The cart side by side to information technology is one of a few places where you'll detect Pittsburgh's Iron City beer being sold (albeit in cans). One of those places is the Pitt-Finish, and fans stopping by there (underneath the home plate grandstand) will find a large selection of bottled and canned beer. Lastly, fifty-fifty after the game's over you can potable for a little while longer, as either the bar on the boardwalk or the plaza bar (they alternating) remains open postgame for at least a half-60 minutes.

Ballpark Area Info
The area surrounding McKechnie Field is a mix of lite industrial, public utility and civic buildings, plus some residences. A string of motorcar body shops are across the street from the ballpark and the Southward. Earl Crawley Public Works edifice is behind the pocket-size left field-based parking lot. A slew of small homes and apartments make up the residential portion. Long noted for existence aside the venerable Popi'south Place, a restaurant open only for breakfast and luncheon until it closed in February 2014, the ballpark and the ballgame are the main reason to be in this function of town, which is in the process of being redeveloped into an arts and amusement commune. About a mile northward of the ballpark is the mile-wide Manatee River. Downtown Bradenton resides along the river's southern bank while the city of Palmetto is reached past driving across the river on the Light-green (Ninth Street West) Span.

Travelers' notes

The closest Interstate, I-75, is more than 10 miles away.

The neighborhood that McKechnie Field resides in has never been considered 1 of the nicer ones in Bradenton, but that's changing cheers to the establishment of a "Village of the Arts" and the boosted repurposing of other old and formerly run-downwards structures. An case is the recent opening of the Motorworks brewery, which features a tap room and beer garden on a about nine decades-old site that started as an machine dealership. Such changes and additions to the ballpark'southward environs are making the neighborhood more than and more than the hip blazon of place where you desire to hang out after the game, when for so long the opposite has been true.

Although no public tours are available, the Tropicana mill is nearby. Bradenton has been the home of Tropicana Orange Juice since 1949 and the company's juice found, which is North America'south largest and where all of Tropicana's production is done, is well-nigh one½ miles from LECOM Park.

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0.1 miles	Ball Park Cafeteria & Sub Shop	1720 9th St Due west	Bradenton, FL 34205	941-749-0345
0.35	San Remo Pizza & Pasta	1914 14th St Westward	Bradenton, FL 34205	941-749-0105
0.35	Taqueria y Tortilleria	2209 9th St W	Bradenton, FL 34205	941-747-6061
0.iv	Motorworks Brewing	1014 9th St W	Bradenton, FL 34205	941-896-9892
0.5	Hot Rodd Cafe	1707 1st St	Bradenton, FL 34208	941-708-9590
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Airports close to LECOM Park
Distance	Airdrome		Airport Code
vii.2 miles	Sarasota Bradenton International		SRQ
29.9	Leningrad-Clearwater International		PIE
34.2	Tampa International		TPA
81.2	Southwest Florida International (Fort Myers)		RSW
99.two	Orlando International		MCO