The Diamond

Richmond, Virginia

The Diamond

Team: Richmond Flying Squirrels

Affiliate: San Francisco Giants

Year Opened: 1985

Seating Capacity: 12,134

Dimensions:	LF 330
	CF 402
	RF 330

Former Notable Players: Tom Glavine, Ryan Klesko, David Justice, Chipper Jones, Javier Lopez, and Mike Stanton

Notes: The Diamond moniker was chosen from the thousands of entries in a regional contest. The number 23 on the outfield fence is the retired number of Tommie Aaron, who starred as both a player and manager for the R-Braves. Fans are greeted by a giant statue of Connecticut the Indian peering down on them as they pass through the turnstiles. The original occupant an International League franchise vacated The Diamond for a new facility in suburban Atlanta. As the Eastern League placed the former Norwich, Connecticut-based team in The Diamond for the 2010 season.

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View of The Diamond, Richmond, Virginia | Click on image to see full size view

Charlotte Knights vs. Richmond Braves, June 30 & July 1, 2001

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons vs. Richmond Braves, May 4, 2002

Charlotte Knights vs. Richmond Braves, April 26, 2003

Louisville RiverBats vs. Richmond Braves, May 3 & 4, 2008

Last modified: February 22, 2010