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Spring Training Ballpark

Sarasota Sports Complex

In 2010 the Orioles will train at the Sarasota County Sports Complex for the inaugural season.

Ed Smith Stadium and the surrounding complex is owned by the Sarasota County and offers a wide variety of available space. The complex consists of four Major League training fields, a practice infield and covered batting tunnels. The stadium itself has a seating capacity of 7,500, and surrounding parking areas can accommodate 2,000 cars. Ed Smith Stadium has 6,500 armchair seats and 1,000 bleacher seats. The Orioles moved their Spring Training operations to Sarasota in 2010 from Fort Lauderdale Stadium.

Ballpark Information
Seating Chart - Ed Smith Stadium
Seating Diagram - Click for a larger view
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Ed Smith Stadium
  • 12th Street and Tuttle Avenue
  • Sarasota, FL 34237

Attractions/Hotels
  • Hyatt Regency Sarasota
  • 1000 Boulevard of the Arts
  • Sarasota, FL 34208
  • 941-953-1234
  • www.sarasota.hyatt.com

Located adjacent to Downtown Sarasota in the Cultural Arts District just 5 miles from Ed Smith Stadium and 4 miles from the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.

Driving Directions
From the North:
  • Exit I-75 to Exit 213 at University Parkway
  • Go west on University to Tuttle
  • Turn left and head south on Tuttle
  • stadium is located on the right at the intersection of 12th and Tuttle
From the South:
  • Exit I-75 to exit 210 (Fruitville Road)
  • Go west on Fruitville to Tuttle
  • Turn right on Tuttle to 12th
  • The stadium is on the left