Whataburger Field - Corpus Christi Hooks

Corpus Christi Hooks

Double-A Affiliate of the Astros

Whataburger Field Opened: 2005 Capacity: 7,500	Ballpark address: 734 East Port Avenue Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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Whataburger Field Facts, Figures & Firsts

Construction cost: $27.7 million

Financing: Publicly funded via an economic development sales tax that was approved by 55% of voters in a November 5, 2002 referendum

Architect: HKS

Construction manager: AG|CM; Fulton-Coastcon-Hunt was the general contractor

Is slightly north of downtown Corpus Christi.

Naming rights: Corpus Christi-founded Whataburger paid an undisclosed sum for 15 years; the name of the ballpark was announced on March 1, 2004

Owned by the City of Corpus Christi.

Is often used by the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi baseball team. Since 2006, they have hosted the four-team Whataburger College Classic. In its first year the round-robin tournament's field included Arizona State, Rice and TCU.

Has 5,460 fixed seats, a number which includes those in the 19 suites. Berm capacity is approximately 2,000.

First game: The Midland RockHounds beat the Corpus Christi Hooks, 6-2, on April 17, 2005 in front of 8,255 fans

Other ballpark firsts (all of which occurred on 4/17/05, unless noted):

Pitch Batter Hit (single) Home Run Winning Pitcher Losing Pitcher Save (4/19)

Fernando Nieve Andrew Beattie Jason Perry Dax Norris Leonard Landeros Philip Barzilla Kevin Hodge