Driving Park
Location: Worcester, MACedar between Russell & Sever Streets.
Capacity: 1,000
The baseball field was at the Agricultural County Fairgrounds. The park was the site of first perfect game in NL history by J. Lee Richmond and the first double-header, that is, two games for one admission. It was also the site of the lowest paid attendance in MLB history-2. Major League games were played here in 1874 and 1887 by Boston & Washington teams. Today, Becker College sits on the site where there is a commemorative plaque to the NL Brown Stockings.
Used by: Lynn Live Oaks/Worcester Worcesters, Worcester
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Driving Park:
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | Worcester | Massachusetts State Association | 11 | 4 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1879 | Worcester | National Association | 26 | 26 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1878 | Lynn Live Oaks/Worcester Worcesters | International Association | 9 | 26 | Roster | Stats |
Attendance listed indicates the total home attendance for the team even if it played in multiple home ballparks or additional cities in the same year.
Average attendance is based on half the team's total games being played at home.
