Whataburger Field

Infobox_Baseball_Stadium
stadium_name = Whataburger Field


location = 734 E. Port Ave.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
broke_ground = April 8, 2004. [http://www.cchooks.com/news/?id=760 Corpus Christi Hooks: Today Is The Day] ]
opened = April 17, 2005. [http://www.cchooks.com/news/?id=1092 Corpus Christi Hooks: Hooks 2005 Schedule Released] ]
named for = Whataburger Restaurant
renovated =
closed =
demolished =
owner = Nolan Ryan (principal owner) [http://www.baseballparks.com/Corpus.asp Whataburger Field: What-A-Ballpark!] ]
operator =
surface = Grass
construction_cost = $27.7 million [http://www.baseballparks.com/Corpus.asp Whataburger Field: What-A-Ballpark!] ]
architect = HKS Inc. [http://www.caller2.com/sports/hooks/ Hooks Ballpark: Whataburger Field] ]
former_names =
tenants = Corpus Christi Hooks (TL) (2005-Present)
seating_capacity = 5,400. [http://www.caller2.com/sports/hooks/ Hooks Ballpark: Whataburger Field] ]
dimensions =

Whataburger Field is the minor league baseball stadium located in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. It is currently home to the Corpus Christi Hooks, the double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.

History

The park, which opened in 2005, is located on what used to be old cotton warehouses upon the city's waterfront. [http://www.baseballparks.com/Corpus.asp Whataburger Field: What-A-Ballpark!] ] Naming rights were paid for by Whataburger, Inc., which is headquartered in Corpus Christi. Fans are able to see the USS Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium from inside the park. [http://www.cchooks.com/whataburger/ Corpus Christi Hooks: Whataburger Field] ] Whataburger Field features 5,050 fixed seats, 19 luxury suites and two outfield berm areas that are able to accommodate nearly 2,000 fans. [http://www.cchooks.com/whataburger/ Corpus Christi Hooks: Whataburger Field] ] On June 30, 2005 the stadium unveiled For the Love of the Game, an 18-foot (5.5 m) statue depicting a young ball player in a contemplative pose. The statue is believed to be the largest bronze statue of a baseball player.

On June 26, 2007 Whataburger Field played host to the 2007 Texas League All-Star game. [http://www.texas-league.com/allstar/ Corpus Christi Hooks: Luxury Suite] ]

The construction manager was Hunt Construction Group, Inc. of Dallas, Texas. The first fan to enter the stadium was Mark Travis II.

Amenities

*Kieschnick's Korner - A covered area used for groups and parties.
*Driscoll Children's Hospital Fun Zone - A playground.
*Stripes Kid's Park - A youth baseball field.
*SportCourt basketball playing surface for all ages
*27' high rock wall
*16' tall x 22' wide video board
*APEX Pool [http://www.cchooks.com/whataburger/ Corpus Christi Hooks: Whataburger Field] ]
*Cotton Club - An air-conditioned entertainment area. [http://www.cchooks.com/tickets/luxury/ Corpus Christi Hooks: Luxury Suite] ]
*Trampoline jump

Food

*Nolan Ryan Grill - Texas Raised Beef
*Beers of The World - First-base concourse.
*Dippin' Dots [http://www.baseballparks.com/Corpus.asp Whataburger Field: What-A-Ballpark!] ]
*A Whataburger restaurant

References

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