BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Ballpark
- an informal term for a rough, estimated figure. The term was derived from the approximate assessment of the number of spectators at a sporting event that might be made on the basis of a glance around.
Wiktionary Definition for: Ballpark
- baseball A field, stadium or park where ball, especially baseball, is played.
- #The right general vicinity; somewhere close; a broad approximation
- Ex:''Let's get in the '''ballpark''', then worry about the fine details.''
- #approximate Approximate; close; on the right order of magnitude.
- Ex:''Can you give me a '''ballpark''' figure for the price?''
Additional Resources
- TIGERS SAY BALLPARK'S NAME SOUNDS SUITE AS SALES PITCH.
- The Detroit Tigers hope that the stadium naming-rights deal with Comerica Inc. will provide an impetus to suite sales at the new ballpark. The 30-year, $66 million deal demonstrates local commitment and confidence in the 42,000-seat ballpark, said The Detroit Tigers hope that...
- Research articles 1999-01-04
- Bond Plan, MLB Help Revitalizes Ballpark
- As of late October, it seemed like hopes were rapidly fading to build the Padres' 46,000-seat Downtown ballpark by the spring of 2004 -- if at all. Already two years behind schedule, some even hinted the ballpark's surrounding 26-block, billion-dollar redevelopment project may be shelved as well. But...
- Research articles 2001-11-12
- Morgan Creek in the 'Ballpark'.(Morgan Creek Productions, 'Our Lady of the Ballpark')(Brief article)
- Morgan Creek has purchased Ron Shelton and John Norville's spec "Our Lady of the Ballpark," with Shelton attached to direct. "Ballpark" centers on a slumping, egotistical New York Yankees pitcher who tries to resurrect his career in the comically corrupt...
- Research articles 2006-04-07
- Dome to be most modern ballpark abandoned. (Pontiac, Michigan's Silverdome)
- If the Detroit Lions leave Pontiac for a new downtown Detroit stadium, they would make the Silverdome the most modern ballpark ever abandoned by a National Football League franchise. The Dome is young and well-endowed by stadium standards. Opened in 1If the Detroit Lions leave Pontiac...
- Research articles 1996-09-09
- Ideas and lunch at the ballpark.(Tiger Club inside Comerica Park)(Brief article)
- Byline: Joanne Scharich The Ideas Before Dawn series is going out to the ballpark May 17 for lunch with David Dombrowski, president, CEO and general manager of the Detroit Tigers. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with the program running 11:30 a....
- Research articles 2006-05-08
- Phoenix ballpark seals deal with McD - Bank One Ballpark, McDonald's Corp - Brief Article
- PHOENIX -- Bank One Ballpark, the home venue to the Major League Baseball expansion Arizona Diamondbacks, has sealed a 10-year marketing agreement with McDonald's Corp., the Arizona Republic reported. McDonald's will open three units within the confines of the stadium in addition to featuring its signage at strategic locations and...
- Research articles 1996-09-09
- Sempra Energy to Sell Key Downtown Property to Ballpark District Developers
- SAN DIEGO--BUSINESS WIRE--March 11, 1999--The public-private partnership to redevelop a 26-block Ballpark District in downtown San Diego took a giant step forward with the signing of a letter of intent by Sempra Energy to sell approximately 11.5 acres of real estate to the ballpark project developers for $24 million.
- Research articles 1999-03-11
- Boston Red Sox, Hotel Owner Pursue Land Swap for Ballpark Project.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
- Apr. 5--Just days after Mayor Thomas M. Menino pressed the Boston Red Sox to team up with two Fenway landowners in a new ballpark, the Red Sox are negotiating a land swap with the owner of the Howard Johnson's Hotel on Boylston Street. Apr....
- Research articles 2000-04-05
- Some Boston Red Sox Partners Urge a Non-Fenway Site for New Ballpark.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
- Sep. 28--As the Red Sox struggle to secure private financing for a new ballpark in the Fenway, some of the team's limited partners have urged team chief executive John Harrington to begin considering alternative sites in Somerville, Everett, and Reve Sep. 28--As the Red Sox struggle...
- Research articles 2000-09-28
- Leaders Tell Boston Red Sox to Find More Private Money for Proposed Ballpark.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
- Jun. 1--After a two-hour summit at the State House, city and state leaders called on the Red Sox yesterday to contribute more private funds to their proposed $627 million ballpark in the Fenway. Jun. 1--After a two-hour summit at the State House, city and state...
- Research articles 2000-06-01
- Head of Boston Red Sox Aims to Close Ballpark Deal before Naming New Owner.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
- Oct. 12--Despite his decision to sell the team, Red Sox chief John Harrington said yesterday that he is determined to anchor the team to a new ballpark in the Fenway before he names a new owner. Oct. 12--Despite his decision to sell the team, Red...
- Research articles 2000-10-12
- Covering the bases.(Banc One Ballpark, Phoenix, Arizona)
- Stadium's retractable roof and air conditioning help baseball fans keep their cool With the break of day, sunlight floods the interior of Bank One Ballpark BOB, providing the stadium's natural grass field with its needed ultraviolet rays. B ...
- Research articles 1999-01-01
- Legal briefs: Injury at ballpark not covered under workers comp.(Perspectives)(ERISA determines beneficiary)(Exception to dishonesty exclusion)
- The Court of Appeals of North Carolina ruled that an employee on a business trip for his employer deviated from that trip when he was injured while exiting a ballpark where he attended a ballgame. Sara Lee Corp. employed Tim Jacobs as a salesman. H...
- Research articles 2003-09-15
- Some Officials Think Boston Red Sox Should Consider New Site for Ballpark.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
- Jun. 8--Directed by Mayor Thomas M. Menino to build their new home next to the old one, the Boston Red Sox have spent more than $6 million on their plan for a new ballpark in the Fenway. Jun. 8--Directed by Mayor Thomas M. Menino to...
- Research articles 2000-06-08
- CEO of Boston Red Sox Presents Revenue Proposals for New Ballpark.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
- Jun. 18--With six weeks remaining before state lawmakers adjourn for the year, Red Sox CEO John Harrington yesterday tried to push the team's plans for a new ballpark by outlining specific revenue streams that would "more than fully repay" Jun. 18--With six weeks remaining before...
- Research articles 2000-06-19
- Boston Red Sox Seek Summit with Top Politicians on Financing for New Ballpark.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
- Jul. 11--Facing to get a new ballpark bill passed before state lawmakers adjourn in three weeks, Red Sox chief John Harrington is pressing for a summit with Governor Paul Cellucci, Senate President Thomas Birmingham, House Speaker Thomas Finneran, an Jul. 11--Facing to get a new ballpark...
- Research articles 2000-07-11
- Big Macs on Deck at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix.(Originated from The Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette)
- Aug. 30--Imagine Bank One Ballpark's huge arching trusses painted gold and you can guess who just signed a major contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Aug. 30--Imagine Bank One Ballpark's huge arching trusses painted gold and you can guess who just signed a major contract with the...
- Research articles 1996-08-30
- FleetBoston Warned Boston Red Sox That Ballpark Funding Could Fall Far Short.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
- Oct. 11--Two weeks before Boston Red Sox chief John Harrington announced he was selling the controlling interest in the team, the Sox's bankers warned that crucial private financing to build a new ballpark could fall short by tens of millions of doll Oct. 11--Two weeks before...
- Research articles 2000-10-11
- Boston Baseball Team Owner Pushes for New Ballpark.
- By Meg Vaillancourt, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jun. 26--Seeking to persuade Red Sox chief John Harrington to support a new waterfront ballpark before selling the team, Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty yesterday formally asked Harrington for a meeting to...
- Research articles 2001-06-26
- Minnesota Governor Pitches Financing Plan for New Minnesota Twins Ballpark.
- By Aron Kahn, Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 16--For the first time as governor, Jesse Ventura on Friday pitched a solution to the Minnesota Twins' ballpark dilemma, and surprisingly brought legislative combatants on both sides of the issue...
- Research articles 2002-03-16
