Old McCormick Field

Location: Asheville, NC
30 Buchanan Place, Valley & Charlotte Streets at McCormick Place, Hunthill Avenue (later, Hunt Place), ran along the 3B line.
Capacity: 8,000 (1924); 3,000 (1939); 3,500 (1946); 4,500 (1947); 5,000 (1949); 3,200 (1964)
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): 387-421-339 (1939); 365-410-365 (1940); 327-397-301 (1971)
McCormick was built in 1924 for $200,000. The park was named for Dr. Lewis McCormick, a bacteriologist known as the "Fly Man" for his "Swat that fly" campaign to rid Asheville of a plague of houseflies. The park played host to football games, and for a time, there was a cinder running track, an area for "barnyard golf", and a shooting range. There was a wooden grandstand from first to third; bleachers down the foul lines; and a roofed grandstand in left. The scoreboard was in CF. The outfield fences were framed by woods. The RF bleachers consisted largely of wide wooden steps. The central grandstand was destroyed by fire in 1935, but replaced before the year was out. The LF grandstand vanished during this period, perhaps used as replacement materials. Originally, a low rail fence enclosed the outfield, and "railbirds" would lean on the fence and watch the game. The fence was removed, and outfielders could range up the hill beyond the original outfield. Lights were first installed in 1930, but soon removed; permanent lighting came in 1940. A permanent fence was installed following World War II. The distinguishing feature was the colorful mural commemorating Historic McCormick Field that graced the wall above the ticket booths. Fans made their way up stone steps from the parking lot, and the mural dominated the view. The catcher faced SE.
Used by: Asheville Skylanders, Columbia Sandlappers/Asheville Tourists, Asheville Tourists, Asheville Orioles

Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Old McCormick Field:

Attendance listed indicates the total home attendance for the team even if it played in multiple home ballparks or additional cities in the same year.

Average attendance is based on half the team's total games being played at home.