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Oakland Athletics
WHERE THEY PLAY: Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201 SEATING CAPACITY: 10,000 STADIUM CONTACT: spring@athletics.com SPRING TRAINING INFORMATION: athletics.com/spring ABOUT THE STADIUM: In 1977, the Oakland Athletics opened the then newly built Hohokam Stadium. Thirty-seven years later, the A’s returned to Hohokam, this time to a newly renovated state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Mesa. With fresh green-andgold paint, a new shaded terrace level, upgraded concessions and a high-definition scoreboard, Hohokam Stadium is the perfect place to catch an A’s game. In addition to multi-level seating, the stadium offers visitors plenty of shaded seating and picnic areas — a perfect place to feast on Bay-Area inspired food and beverage options. TASTY TREATS: Hohokam Stadium offers some of the best specialty food options in the Cactus League. Visit the Left Field Deck area for a delicious variety of local restaurants and non-traditional ballpark plates. INTERESTING FACT: Unlike most Cactus League teams, the A’s take batting practice in the stadium before the game. So get to the ballpark early to catch a homerun and grab some autographs. ATHLETICS’ 2021 SEASON: The A’s 2021 season had it’s ups and downs. They started the year with a six game losing streak, but then immediately rattled off 13 straight wins and were contending for the AL West title until the end of the season. Despite being 10 games over .500, the A’s finished 3rd in their division and missed the playoffs for the first time in 3 years. The team will look to get back to the post season in 2022 under their new manager Mark Kotsay. LAST WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP: 1989 PLAYERS TO WATCH: Sean Murphy, C; Chris Bassitt, SP; Matt Olson, 1B MANAGER: Mark Kotsay TEAM MASCOT: Stomper AFTER THE GAME: Check out Mesa Riverview, a regional, open-air destination shopping center featuring dining, shopping and entertainment of a wide variety for all ages, located near Dobson Road and Loop 202.
