![]() ![]() "This enables us to program a space upwards of 85% of the year," said Allen Smith, president and CEO of OneSpartanburg, Inc. The stadium will serve as a year-round venue for public and private events. In addition to 3,500 fixed seats, there will be a 5,000-square-foot club room. Robbis & Morton of Birmingham, Ala., will be general contractor for construction of the stadium. ![]() The project is a result of a partnership between the City of Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, the State of South Carolina, OneSpartanburg, Inc., The Johnson Group and Diamond Baseball Holdings, an organization that operates select minor league clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball. "It will be terrific to bring affiliated professional baseball back to Spartanburg." "This is a great day for Spartanburg," Mayor Jerome Rice stated. In the 1920s, the building was acquired by Spartan Grain for dairy feed. The property was acquired by Johnson Development Associates in 2019 from Snyder Electric Co. In July 2022, demolition of the century-old Spartan Grain building began in the area of the new development. and just off West Main Street, will include multifamily housing, office space and entertainment options. In addition to the stadium, the 16-acre mixed-use site in the area known as the Grain District on Daniel Morgan Ave. This sends a message to the world that we not only build the finest products, but have quality of life second to none." "This will transform the city and county for generations to come. "May 23, 2023, is a day we will not forget – just like J(BMW's announcement)," said Britt, the county's economic development committee chairman. Spartanburg County Councilman David Britt said the project is the biggest development project to happen to Spartanburg since BMW's 1992 announcement that its North American manufacturing plant would be built in Spartanburg County. House Representative from Spartanburg.Ĭity believes in future of baseball Despite postponed season, Spartanburgers coach, city believe in future of baseball The State of South Carolina is proud to be a part of the team effort," said Max Hyde, S.C. Cheers to The Johnson Group for the foresight and action. “Spartanburg wins with this terrific and exciting news. No information has been released about the team's potential name or naming process. The team could begin playing in Spartanburg as soon as 2025, according to the release. The City of Spartanburg will own the 3,500-seat stadium, and it will be developed by The Johnson Group of Spartanburg. The Wood Ducks currently play at historic Grainger Stadium in the "Low A" Carolina League The Columbia Fireflies, Charleston River Dogs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans also compete in the Carolina League. Hotel and will host a Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Texas Rangers, currently playing as the Down East Wood Ducks in Kinston, N.C., according to a news release. Spartanburg will again be home to a minor league baseball team, along with a new stadium downtown ― thanks to a $250 million development project.Ī group of public and private partners announced Tuesday that a new stadium will be built next to the A.C. Watch Video: Ripken the black lab is the best bat retriever in baseball ![]()
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