Pulaski Yankees

Did You Know?

• The Pulaski Yankees were awarded Minor League Baseball's John H. Johnson President's Award in 2019.
• The start of the 2020 season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic before being cancelled on June 30.
• In 2013, the Pulaski Yankees defeated Greeneville 2–0 to win the Appalachian League championship.
• Notable alumni include Steve Avery (1988 MLB All-Star), David Justice (3× MLB All-Star and 1990 NL Rookie of the Year), and Anthony Volpe (2019).

Ballpark

Calfee Park opened in 1935 and had a capacity of 3,200 fans. A number of houses that surround the park had good views of games. The park had major renovations prior to one season, with a new grandstand behind the plate and along the first-base side as well as open-air suites (railed-in areas with picnic tables) farther down on the first-base line. A new scoreboard was also installed.

Since the Shelor Automotive Group purchased Calfee Park from the Town of Pulaski in 2015, ownership has completed numerous upgrades including a renovated home team clubhouse; a new visiting team clubhouse, concession stand, press box, and souvenir store; the addition of two VIP Towers, upgrading seating, and a 35’ x 22’ JumboTron; a Bermuda grass playing field and new irrigation system; construction of new home offices for ballpark employees; and the expansion of the upper concourse.

Most recently prior to the 2019 season, a three-tiered party deck and new boxes were added along the third base line, increasing the ballpark's capacity to 3,200. Additional upgrades including 800 new seats behind the party deck and new concessions points of sale were planned for 2020 before being put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Calfee Park was voted the best rookie-level ballpark in America in 2019 and 2020 by a fan vote in Ballpark Digest's annual Best of the Ballparks competition.