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Florida Spring Training: Your Guide To Touring The Grapefruit League |
When you enter the stadium itself, you notice the wide main concourse. You feel like you’re walking through a cavern that never seems crowded. In fact, it’s the one place to go to escape the sun. There are ample concession stands and a large novelty store here, and there’s never a line for the bathroom. The hot dogs are wonderful. In the grandstands, you’re close to the field. In fact, there’s not a bad seat in the stadium as most are not more than 25 to 30 rows up. There’s a small berm for people who want to sit on the grass and a picnic area for groups. The players walk by the stands on the way to the clubhouse.
There’s something to be said about the atmosphere in the park, too. Maybe it’s all the Midwesterners, but the players seem friendlier here, even playing with the fans. For instance, one child near the edge of the berm was wearing an Atlanta Braves hat. The St. Louis right fielder walked over to the stands and took off the kid’s hat, smiling the entire time. In addition to all that, you’ll have the chance to meet one of the greats of baseball, Lou Brock, the Cardinals’ greatest player. Brock is a regular at Spring Training. He comes to help the team prepare, but he’s willing and eager to sign autographs and talk with the fans. Plus, you never know who else you may run into in Jupiter. Many of Hollywood’s superstars own homes or reside in this South Florida city. The day I came, I spotted actor John Goodman walking out of the bathroom as I was walking in. He signed my baseball. If it weren’t for the lack of a roof, Roger Dean Stadium would be just about the perfect ballpark. The essence of Spring Training flourishes here. Didn't find what you were looking for? Try a Google search.
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