Tony Zupo Field Explained

Stadium Name:Tony Zupo Field
Coordinates:38.1398°N -121.2668°W
Opened:1924
Operator:Lodi Parks & Recreation
Surface:Natural grass
Former Names:Lawrence Park
Tenants:Lodi Guild Wines 1946-2000
Lodi Crushers (CL) 1966–69, 1984
Lodi Padres (CL) 1970–71
Lodi Orions (CL) 1972
Lodi Lions (CL) 1973
Lodi Orioles (CL) 1974–75
Lodi Dodgers (CL) 1976–83
Lodi Crushers (GWL) 2015–16
Seating Capacity:3,000
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Tony Zupo Field, originally known as Lawrence Park,[1] is a stadium in Lodi, California. It was primarily used for baseball and was the home of various versions of the Lodi Crushers, first in the California League from 1966 to 1969 and again in 1984 and later the collegiate wood bat Great West League in 2016. [2] The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000 people.

Fire

On September 23, 2019, the main grandstands and press box of Tony Zupo Field were destroyed in a fire. At the time, the damage was extensive, but the city and community were in hope of getting the destroyed area demolished and rebuilt in time for baseball season. [3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Fire destroys grandstand, press box at historic Tony Zupo Field in Lodi . . September 23, 2019 . March 15, 2020.
  2. Book: Pahigian, Josh . The Ultimate Minor League Baseball Road Trip: A Fan's Guide to AAA, AA, A, and Independent League Stadiums . Rowman & Littlefield p. 405 . 2007 . 978-1-5992-1627-0.
  3. News: VIDEO: Historic Lodi Baseball Field Damaged In Fire . KOVR CBS 13 Sacramento website . September 23, 2019 . August 20, 2021.