The Oval
Location: Worcester, MA30 Anna Street.
Capacity: 2,000
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): no LF & CF fences
The park was built, by Horace Bigelow in 1892, for Track & Field events. The New England Intercollegiate Games were held here 1893-1907. St. George's Orthodox Cathedral sits on the site.
Used by: Worcester, New Bedford Whalers/Worcester, Worcester Farmers, Worcester Quakers, Worcester Hustlers, Worcester Riddlers/Montreal Royals, Worcester Reds/Norwich Indians
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at The Oval:
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | Worcester Reds/Norwich Indians | Connecticut State League | 53 | 62 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1903 | Worcester Riddlers/Montreal Royals | Eastern League | 37 | 94 | 24,081 | 368 | Roster | Stats |
| 1902 | Worcester Hustlers | Eastern League | 68 | 65 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1901 | Worcester Quakers | Eastern League | 62 | 64 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1900 | Worcester Farmers | Eastern League | 62 | 63 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1899 | Worcester Farmers | Eastern League | 58 | 51 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1898 | New Bedford Whalers/Worcester | New England League | 20 | 22 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1894 | Worcester | New England League | 27 | 32 | 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.
