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Carolina League Baseball in Virginia -- 2008-07-19

The first thing you notice approaching the park is that it is surrounded by other baseball/softball fields. I thought that was kind of cool. Pfitzner Stadium itself, though, is much more a field than a stadium. It is more of a collegiate level field than the other Carolina League stadium's I have been to, but it has its highlights. Like most collegiate level fields, it is very open, which allows you to view the trees beyond the outfield wall and the sunset on a nice summer night. Additionally, the most expensive seats were comfortable and very close to the field. They are also served by a "waitress" who will take your order and bring concessions to you. The concessions themselves did not look amazing, but it is a nice feature so that you don't have to miss the game (I ate before the game). The fans and staff were all very friendly and many of the players were signing autographs for whoever asked before the game. It was a good time, though I did think the price of the expensive seats and having to pay for parking was a little over the top, but the souvenirs (a pennant and bumper sticker were only $5) all seemed very reasonably priced. Plus, I went on hat night, and they gave out a nice looking cap.

TheBrooklynMet

Off the Beaten Path -- 2002-06-24

My then-girlfriend is a huge Cards fan, and we both enjoyed seeing the future of St. Louis. Woodbridge is a jarring town for anyone familiar with DC. You're less than a half-hour from the Monuments, but this place feels like rural Appalachia. In this case, that's a very good thing -- it may not have Metro service, but it has ample parking, beautiful greenery, and friendly fans. If you live in DC and don't plan on taking a long vacation this summer, treat yourself to an A-ball game. You can get a schedule at Wa-Wa or off their website; I recommend going on a promo night.

Vince

Overall Impressions -- 2001-07-03

Pfitzner Stadium is a bit off the beaten path, but not a bad drive down I-95 from DC. (I'm coming from Alexandria, VA). Unfortunately they do charge a few bucks to park.

Surrounded by recreational softball league fields, this small ballpark usually has lots of good seats available (especially during the week). The field box seats ($10) are great and virtually right on the field (with waitress service so you don't miss a pitch.) The other box seats around home plate are elevated a bit so you aren't as close to the action. The reserve and grandstand seating are metal benches further up.

Each game a fan in the reserve or grandstand section is picked to be Duck-man/woman for the game. Each time the Cannons score you have to run down to the front of the section and quack like a duck. Embarrassing, yes. But the Duck-man/women gets a free dinner at the end for their trouble! Big Shot, the mascot, roams the stands and entertains the kids.

Consessions are pretty ordinary but decent. A few times a year the Cannons invite a former major leaguer to sign autographs for free. (Once it was Luis Tiant, another time Graig Nettles.) Access to the players for autographs is quite good and most are happy to sign. (Hey its A-ball after all). I've gotten current major leaguers Rick Ankiel, Rafael Furcal, and C.C. Sabathia's autographs without any trouble and without any crowds.

Generally a nice, out of the way, minor league park.

Chris Collins

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