Beehive Field was the home of the New Britain Rock Cats of the Eastern League. The Rock Cats are the AA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.
Here is another ballpark that I missed. I didn't even know it was still standing until I paid a visit to New Britain Stadium, which stands next door. I must say that it doesn't look like much. It's just a set of erector set bleachers around a field with a small roofed section behind home plate. The pictures you see here were shot from the top of the 3rd base stands at the new ballpark. This gives you an idea of the proximity. They still play high school and tournament baseball at the field, which is nice.
Although I don't see much when I look at Beehive, I have been told that it was a really good place to see a ballgame. I will have to take their word for it. I will give no rating, of course, because I didn't get to experience it firsthand.
These photos were taken in July, 1998
Reader Comments
Beehive was the best minor league stadium I have ever been to! Although it may not look like much, I can remember seeing tons of great games, and players there. I have personally caught nearly 4 foul balls there also. When the red sox were there I remember seeing people like bernie williams, and jeff bagwell. They were the players that everyone went out to see... its a great venue to see some prospects! at $2.00 a seat for children, and maybe $4 for adults, you really couldn't beat going out to a game! - John