Bethpage Ballpark
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Former names	EAB Park (2000–2001), Citibank Park (2001-2009), Suffolk County Sports Park (2010)
Location	3 Court House Drive Central Islip, NY 11722
Broke ground	April, 1999
Opened	May 14, 2000
Operator	Long Island Ducks
Surface	grass
Architect	Beatty Harvey Associates HNTB Sports Architecture
Capacity	6,002
Field dimensions	Left Field: 325 feet (99 m) Center Field: 400 feet (120 m) Right Field: 325 feet (99 m)
Tenants
Long Island Ducks (2000-present) Long Island Lizards (2001)

Bethpage Ballpark is a 6,002-seat baseball park in Central Islip, New York that serves as the home of the Long Island Ducks, an independent minor league baseball team that is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Its first regular season game took place on May 14, 2000, when the Ducks played host to the Aberdeen Arsenal. The game was the first in the history of both franchises, as they both entered the Atlantic League at the same time. Bethpage Ballpark hosted the 2001 and 2010 Atlantic League All-Star Games.

Naming rights[link]

On July 17, 2001, Citigroup acquired European American Bank (EAB) for $1.6 billion and $350 million in preferred stock. The acquisition resulted in a name change from EAB Park to Citibank Park.^[1] However, Citigroup ended its corporate sponsorship in the spring of 2010 and the ballpark was given the temporary name "Suffolk County Sports Park" for the 2010 season.^[2]

On December 15, 2010, Suffolk County officials agreed to a $2.1 million deal with Bethpage Federal Credit Union to name the stadium "Bethpage Ballpark" until the 2020 season.^[3]

Ballpark attractions[link]

Concessions at Bethpage Ballpark include mainly traditional ballpark fare, located at the Entenmann's Picnic Area. Beer connoisseurs can visit the Smokin' Als Party Deck for their choice beverage.

In addition to Bethpage Ballpark's 6,002 chairback seats in the general seating area, it includes the Optimum Lightpath Luxury Suites and the club level suites available for business or pleasure.^[4]

There's also attractions for the kids, with an inflatable jump house down the 3rd base concourse, and an inflatable fast pitch tent down the 1st base concourse. The mascot, QuackerJack, also provides in-game entertainment acts. There are many games and contests fans take part of between innings also.

References[link]

External links[link]

• Bethpage Ballpark
• Ballpark Reviews - Bethpage Ballpark
• Digital Ballparks - Bethpage Ballpark

Coordinates: 40°45′54″N 73°11′32″W / 40.765°N 73.19222°W / 40.765; -73.19222

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Fernando Cortez (born August 10, 1981 in Stockton, California) is a Major League Baseball infielder who is currently with the Somerset Patriots in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. His most recent Major League Baseball team was the Kansas City Royals.

Cortez was selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 9th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft. He saw his first major league action with the Devil Rays in 2005, serving as a utility infielder who played at second base, third base, and shortstop in his limited time with the club.

On June 20, 2006, Cortez, along with outfielder Joey Gathright, was traded to Kansas City for left-handed pitcher J.P. Howell. Cortez was assigned to the roster of the Triple-A Omaha Royals and did not play in the majors with Kansas City in 2006.

In 2007, Cortez saw limited action with Kansas City, appearing in eight games. His 2007 campaign with the Royals resulted in four hits in 14 at-bats, with one RBI and three runs scored. Kansas City released him on July 11.

Cortez signed with the Chicago White Sox for the 2008 season and became a free agent at the end of the season.

External links[link]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

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