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This is a list of venues used for professional baseball in Houston, Texas. The information is a compilation of the information contained in the references listed.

Herald Park a.k.a. League Park, Fair Ground Park, and Houston Base Ball Park

Occupants:

Houston Nationals – Texas League (1884)

Houston Heralds – Independent (1887)

Houston Buffaloes (a.k.a. Babies and Lambs) – Texas League (1888–1904)

Location: At the intersection of Travis Street and McGowen Street in modern-day Midtown

West End Park – opened 1905

Occupants:

Houston Buffaloes – South Texas League (1905–1906)

Houston Buffaloes – Texas League (1907–1927)

Location: at Bagby Street and Jefferson Avenue (south, outside right field); Howe Street (east, left field); Andrews Street (north, third base); Heiner Street (west, first base)

Currently: approach ramps for Gulf Freeway (Interstate 45) and electrical power substation

Buffalo Stadium a.k.a. Busch Stadium

Occupants:

Houston Buffaloes – Texas League (1928–1942,1946–1958)

Houston Buffaloes – American Association (1959–1961)

Houston Eagles – Negro American League (1949–1950)

Location: Leeland Street (north, left field); St. Bernard (now Cullen Boulevard) (east, right field); Coyle Street (south, first base); Milby Street (west, third base); in the East End

Currently: Fingers Furniture Center and Houston Sports Museum

Colt Stadium

Occupant: Houston Colt .45s (Astros) – National League (1962–1964)

Location: just north of Astrodome – on North Stadium Drive (east, right field);

Currently: Reliant Center and parking lot

Astrodome

Occupant: Houston Astros – National League (1965–1999)

Location: 8400 Kirby Drive (west); Fannin Street (east); Interstate 610 (south)

Minute Maid Park prev. Enron Field, then Astros Field

Occupant: Houston Astros – National League (2000–2012), American League (2013–present)

Also used as a neutral site in the 2020 MLB postseason

Location: 501 Crawford Street (northwest); Congress Street (northeast); Hamilton Street (southeast); Texas Street (southwest)

Previously: railroad yards and Union Station

See also

• Lists of baseball parks

References

• Peter Filichia, Professional Baseball Franchises, Facts on File, 1993.
• Benson, Michael (1989). Ballparks of North America: A Comprehensive Historical Reference to Baseball Grounds, Yards, and Stadiums, 1845 to Present. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. ISBN 0-89950-367-5.
• Lowry, Philip J. (1992). Green Cathedrals: The Ultimate Celebration of All 271 Major League and Negro League Ballparks Past and Present. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley. ISBN 0-201-56777-6.

External links

• Early Houston baseball
• Buffalo Stadium

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