Petersburg Ballfield
Location: Petersburg, VAW. Washington (1B) (US 460 & US 1) & West (LF) Streets.
Capacity: 700 est
An 1897 map shows a small roofed grandstand, bleacher seating along the 1B line, and a small seating area in the LF corner. The clubhouse was in the RF corner. The catcher faced SW. An American Assn., game was played here by Richmond, VA in 1884.
Used by: Petersburg, Petersburg Farmers/Hampton-Newport News Clamdiggers, Petersburg Farmers
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Petersburg Ballfield:
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Petersburg Farmers | Virginia League | 8 | 26 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1896 | Petersburg Farmers/Hampton-Newport News Clamdiggers | Virginia State League | 39 | 90 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1895 | Petersburg Farmers | Virginia State League | 55 | 69 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1894 | Petersburg Farmers | Virginia League | 72 | 44 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1886 | Petersburg | Virginia League | 13 | 8 | Roster | Stats |
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.
