The Minor League Ballpark Guides series spotlights each stadium across baseball’s affiliated ranks. Each edition provides ballpark highlights, from concessions to seating options to in-game entertainment to mascots. Ballpark Guides also take travelers through each facility’s surrounding area, encompassing the best places in town to eat or drink, nearby tourist attractions and more. Plan your Minor League Baseball road trip today!

Beginning on the shores of the Gulf Coast, Pirates prospects face a daunting journey north to the unique shoreline of the Three Rivers in Pittsburgh. Fans, however, have no such issues ... only the fun of visiting four of the Minors' most enjoyable ballparks.

Kick off the tour in western Florida and head north to Greensboro before stepping foot in the Keystone State for the first time. One more stop awaits in Indianapolis, where the Minors' second-oldest franchise calls Victory Field home.

From there ... the shiny silhouette of PNC Park beckons.

Single-A: Bradenton Marauders, LECOM Park
LECOM Park is located in Bradenton, Florida, a city that celebrated its 100th year of hosting baseball in 2023. The Pirates moved their Spring Training home from Fort Myers, Florida, to Bradenton in 1969, right on the eve of their run of excellence in the '70s, but baseball in Bradenton dates back to the early 20th century. Read more »

High-A: Greensboro Grasshoppers, First National Bank Field
Welcome to Greensboro's First National Bank Field, a central North Carolina locale with city skyline views. The ballpark is home to the Grasshoppers, but adorable bat dogs have long made their friendly presence felt as well. Read more »

Double-A: Altoona Curve, Peoples Natural Gas Field
At Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona, Pennsylvania, there's a mountain backdrop and a roller coaster beyond the outfield wall and spectacular sunsets behind the first-base side. The home of the Altoona Curve is one of the most beautiful in baseball. Read more »

Triple-A: Indianapolis Indians, Victory Field
The view from your seat at Victory Field is almost as unique as Indianapolis' parent club in Pittsburgh. Nab a seat on the outfield lawn to see Minor League Baseball's second-oldest franchise take the field that fans affectionally call "The Vic." Read more »