How to Get Ed Smith Stadium Spring Training Info

Ed Smith Stadium is the location of spring training home games for the Cincinnati Reds. This stadium also is the home base for the Sarasota Reds of the Florida State League and offers 7,500 seats to baseball fans year-round. You can check out Ed Smith Stadium and witness spring training games by planning a winter vacation to Sarasota.

Instructions

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      Head to each souvenir stand and concessions area to get info on souvenirs specific to spring training. Commemorative cups, T-shirts and other items for Reds fans provide good memories of spring training in the future.

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      Taste foods from Cincinnati while you are in Sarasota by frequenting the main concession area behind the grandstand. Food offerings like Big Red Smokies highlight the history of the Reds organization and provide a good snack during a ballgame.

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      Update info on the Cincinnati Reds and their minor league teams by attending practice each morning before the exhibition season starts. You can enter the rear field behind centerfield in Ed Smith Stadium for free to get info on number changes, new pitchers and the coaching style of a new manager.

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      Protect your skin from the sun by purchasing grandstand tickets between the home and visiting dugout. This area is the only place where fans can get shade, and the seats are inexpensive compared to tickets in major league stadiums.

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      Ease your travel budget during spring training by parking on the streets surrounding the stadium. You should arrive relatively early to find spots on the streets close to the stadium entrance.

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      Catch players and coaches heading to their clubhouse before and after each game by purchasing tickets in the right field corner. You should get tickets in the first few rows for easy access to star players that stop to sign balls and jerseys.

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      Enjoy traditional baseball food at inexpensive prices with tickets to one of several "Dollar Nights" at Ed Smith Stadium. The Stadium hosts between 15 and 17 home games during spring training, and there are at least two "Dollar Night" promotions available for thrifty fans.