Charlotte Knights (affiliate of the Chicago White Sox since 1999)
Established: 1976 (in the Double-A Southern League as the Charlotte Orioles)
League: Triple-A East (Triple-A International League from 1993-2020)
Ballpark: Truist Field (opened 2014 as BB&T Ballpark)
Championships: 1980, 1984, 1993, 1999
Notable Alumni: Jim Thome, Tim Anderson, Joe Crede, Cliff Floyd, Lucas Giolito, Steve Finley, Carlos Lee, Scott Podsednik, Chris Sale, Preston Wilson
Truist Field
324 S. Mint Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 274-8300
Capacity: Approximately 10,200 Dimensions: left field, 330 feet; center field, 400 feet; right field, 315 feet
In addition to Knights games, Truist Field has hosted two Chicago White Sox exhibition games, the ACC Baseball Championships, multiple concerts and off season events such as the annual Light the Knights holiday extravaganza. No matter what you happen to be there for, there are numerous vantage points to be had via a seating bowl that encompasses most of the facility. The Dugout Suites are closer to home plate than the pitcher is, while the right-field Home Run Porch offers elevated views of the action.
Local Attractions
Given its central location within a major American city, it's not a surprise that there are a lot of things to do within a short distance of Truist Field. A trio of museums are located several blocks to the south: The Mint Museum is the oldest art museum in the state, and now boasts one of the largest collections in the region. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, which opened in 2010, is housed in a striking building designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta. The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture is named for Charlotte's first Black mayor, a distinguished leader in the civil rights movement. Other nearby attractions include Discovery Place, an interactive science center, and the imposing shrine to auto racing that is the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Presidential history buffs will want to plan a trip to nearby Pineville, the birthplace of eminent Democrat James K. Polk.
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