Teams Seen: Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Braves) 1999-present
1st Visit: 7/16/05
Most Recent Visit: 8/18/07
# Games: 2
Food: 6/10
Team Store: 8/10
Stadium: 7/10
Future/Rehabbing Stars Seen: Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Elvis Andrus
It's kind of strange that in the 10 years that Myrtle Beach was our main vacation spot, I only got to two games. Why is that? The scheduling gods were against me, beacuse no matter what week we went to MB, the Pelicans were out of town on all but two of those occasions. Which is a shame, beacuse Coastal Federal (Now BB&T Coastal) is the nicest park in the Carolina League.
Despite being at Myrtle Beach, it's really nowhere near the beach. Located about 3 miles from the main strip, The Pelicans' park is in an area known as Broadway at the Beach, where there is plenty of dining, drinking and shopping within walking distance. Very few minor league parks are in such a happening area as Myrtle Beach.
Built in 1999, Coastal Federal quickly became a favorite of tourists. Being a Braves affiliate and having the likes of Rafael Furcal and Elvis Andrus come through didn't hurt either. One of the unique things about this stadium was that they were one of the first teams to use a "bat-dog" on a regular basis. For 10 years, Dinger would bring balls to the umpire, collect bats off the field, and numerous other tricks. Saldy, Dinger passed away in 2008, but Deuce has now taken over the duties and keeps the quirky tradition alive.
As for the stadium itself- a finely structured stadium, especially for the high-A level. Plenty of open space, a nice kids' area, and an incredible team store that carries a better variety than most. If you are in Myrtle Beach, take time from the golf courses, dance clubs, and beach to check this beauty out.
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