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Baltimore Orioles

Originally the 1901 Milwaukee Brewers and the 1902-1953 St. Louis Browns, the Baltimore Orioles play in the American League's Eastern Division. Here you can ask questions about the players, the coaches, the records and anything else about the team.

302 Questions

What does the land around the Baltimore Orioles stadium look like?

Well, you have the parking lot and bridge to the south. At the end end of the parking lot you have M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens. To the North you have a hotel and a few pubs and the arena. To the east you have the Light Rail, convection center, and Inner Harbor. Also, there is a sports museum right out side the gate.

How old is camden yards?

Oriole Park at Camden Yards was opened in 1992.

What is the orioles record which includes the Browns of 1902-1953 and the 1901 Brewers for the best career batting average min 1000 at-bats?

Here's the all-time list as of the start of the 2008 season:

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

CAREER

AT BATS >= 1000

AVERAGE AVG AB

1 Heinie Manush .362 1410

2 George Sisler .344 6667

3 Ken Williams .326 4013

4 Jack Tobin .318 4404

5 Baby Doll Jacobson .317 4755

6 Goose Goslin .317 1559

7 Roberto Alomar .312 1588

8 Harry Rice .312 1548

9 Miguel Tejada .311 2469

10 Bob Dillinger .309 1984

11 Beau Bell .309 2036

12 Sammy West .305 2681

13 George Stone .301 3269

14 Bob Boyd .301 1608

15 Bob Nieman .301 2080

16 Harold Baines .301 2121

17 John Anderson .300 1650

18 Frank Robinson .300 2941

19 Moose Solters .299 1311

20 Red Kress .299 3020

21 Marty McManus .298 3181

22 Nick Markakis .296 1128

23 Fred Schulte .296 2701

24 Wally Schang .295 1042

25 Eddie Murray .294 7075

26 Jerry Priddy .293 1104

27 Javier Lopez .293 1253

28 Vern Stephens .292 3767

29 Tommy Davis .291 1720

30 B.J. Surhoff .291 3687

31 Hank Severeid .290 3865

32 Jesse Burkett .290 1643

33 Albert Belle .289 1169

34 Jeff Conine .287 2710

35 Joe Grace .285 1006

T36 Merv Rettenmund .284 1705

T36 Ken Singleton .284 5115

38 Rafael Palmeiro .284 3768

39 Tilly Walker .284 1112

40 Wally Judnich .283 2533

41 George McQuinn .283 4310

42 Al Bumbry .283 4958

43 Earl Smith .283 1168

44 Del Pratt .282 3394

45 Bruce Campbell .282 1633

46 Brian Roberts .281 3247

47 Joe Orsulak .281 2059

48 Melvin Mora .281 3770

49 Lee Lacy .280 1241

50 Gene Woodling .280 1433

51 Russ Snyder .280 2243

52 Jack Burns .279 2948

53 Tom Carey .278 1271

54 Gene Robertson .278 1553

55 Harlond Clift .277 5281

56 Lyn Lary .277 1045

57 Emmett Heidrick .276 1539

58 Cal Ripken .276 11551

59 Al Zarilla .274 1982

60 Don Baylor .274 1757

61 John Lowenstein .274 1510

62 Milt Byrnes .274 1278

63 Charlie Hemphill .273 2425

64 Burt Shotton .273 3916

65 Rollie Hemsley .273 1741

66 Lu Blue .273 1547

67 David Segui .273 1644

68 Jim Gentile .272 1911

69 Larry Bigbie .271 1136

70 Rick Ferrell .270 2157

71 Don Buford .270 2341

72 Roy Sievers .269 1245

73 Delino DeShields .269 1079

74 Mark McLemore .268 1152

75 Larry Sheets .268 1907

76 Brooks Robinson .267 10654

77 Chet Laabs .266 2601

78 Boog Powell .266 5912

79 Ray Coleman .265 1143

80 Clint Courtney .265 1364

81 Fred Lynn .265 1542

82 Jeffrey Hammonds .264 1349

83 Wally Gerber .264 4510

84 Al Pilarcik .263 1253

85 Dick Kokos .263 1558

86 Ski Melillo .263 4281

87 Gus Williams .263 1398

88 Chris Hoiles .262 2820

89 Mark Christman .262 1852

90 Jim Dwyer .262 1326

91 Bobby Grich .262 2790

92 Frank O'Rourke .262 1923

93 Jerry Hairston Jr. .261 1825

94 Johnny Berardino .261 2541

95 Mike Bordick .260 2592

96 Jay Gibbons .260 2787

What position did Sammy Sosa play on the Oriols?

In 2005 with the Orioles, Sammy Sosa played the Outfield, and was also the DH.

What time does camden park open?

About two hours before every home game. Example: a 7:05 game, the gates will open at 5:00pm.

What is the value of a 1979 Baltimore Orioles team signed baseball?

A 1985 Baltimore Orioles Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Weaver, Murray, C. Ripken Jr., and Lynn is worth about $75.-$100.

Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide visit the following page from the link I left below.

In 1894 did a fight between player John McGraw of the Baltimore Orioles and another team's player start a riot that resulted in burning of the stadium and loss of other buildings?

Yes.

McGraw, playing with the Baltimore Orioles, got into a fight with Tommy Tucker of the Boston Beaneaters during a game at the South End Grounds in Boston on May 15, 1894. Tucker went sliding into third base and McGraw kicked him in the head while attempting to apply the tag. As the fight was in progress, a fire started in the right field stands that made its way towards the stands behind home plate and eventually destroyed the stadium. The fire spread and damaged over 100 adjacent buildings near the ballpark.

What is the value of a Brooks Robinson signed card?

A Ken Griffey, Jr. signed batis worth between $175.-$250. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions.

What is the mailing address to send a letter to Baltimore Oriole Paul Blair?

You can address it to the New York Yankees or Baltimore Orioles and alot of times they will forward it on.

How old is Orioles park?

Oriole Park at Camden Yards (OPACY) was completed in 1992, and hosted its first game on April 6 of the same year, with the Orioles playing host to the Cleveland Indians on opening day. This puts OPACY's age at approximately 17 years, though ground was initially broken for construction in 1989, so additional age may be added.

What is the most runs the Baltimore Orioles have scored in a single inning in franchise history?

The most runs scored in a single inning by the Baltimore Orioles was 12 against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on April 11, 2002.

Does Pam shriver own the Baltimore Orioles?

Peter Angelos is the current owner of the Baltimore Orioles.

What is the address for the Baltimore Orioles autograph requests?

When the Orioles are in Spring Training you may write to players @ Ft.Lauderdale Stadium, 1301 NW 55th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. During the regular season @ 333 West Camden Street, Baltimore, MD 21201