History:
The $115 million state-of-the-art,
open air facility played host
to its first ever Marlins
game on April 5, 1993 between
the Marlins and the Los Angeles
Dodgers. Before that, the
stadium played host to 13
spring training games. The
custom-built professional
football stadium would have
to undergo renovations in
1999 to accommodate Major
League Baseball. Renovations
include retractable seating
on the north side of the stadium,
new baseball dugouts, 660
additional lights for suitable
night play, and an electric
disappearing pitcher's mound.
The stadium has played host
to the Super Bowl, Blockbuster
Bowl, and the Orange Bowl.
In 1997, Pro Player Stadium
hosted four World Series games
between the Marlins and the
Cleveland Indians.
Playing
Field :
Pro Player Stadium is equipped
with the Prescription Athletic
Turf (PAT) system which provides
drainage for its natural grass.
The stadium also features
a synthetic warning track
designed to absorb water.
2001
Attendance:
Home Games: 80
Total Attendance: 1,261,226
Percent Capacity: 37.1%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 27th
Per-Game Average: 15,765
Rank (by Average): 29th
2002
Attendance:
Home Games: 81
Total Attendance: 813,118
Percent Capacity: 23.6%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 29th
Per-Game Average: 10,038
Rank (by Average): 29th
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Player Stadium (42,531)
