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BayCare Ballpark, formerly known as Bright House Networks Field, Bright House Field, and Spectrum Field, is a baseball park in Clearwater, Florida, United States. The home of the Clearwater Threshers of the Florida State League, it opened on February 27, 2004, and can seat up to 8,500 people. The Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball hold spring training at BayCare Ballpark, and it has been the site of the American Athletic Conference baseball tournament since 2014.

Planning and construction
By the early 20th century, many professional baseball teams began the practice of spring training, practicing in warm climates like Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Winter Haven, Florida, before the season started. The Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB) practiced spring training throughout Florida and Georgia from 1901 to 1946 before moving to Clearwater, Florida, in 1947. They originally played at Clearwater Athletic Field and moved to Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in 1955.

Naming rights
Cable television company Bright House Networks purchased the naming rights to the stadium on January 20, 2004. The company agreed to pay $1.7 million over ten years, with the option for two five-year renewals. One-third of the payments went to the City of Clearwater, and the annual payments increased from a $35,000 cost in the first year.

College baseball
When scheduling conflicts prevented the 2006 Big East Conference baseball tournament from being held at Commerce Bank Ballpark in New Jersey, Bright House Networks Field was chosen as the replacement venue.

Playing field and dimensions
The distance from home plate to the outfield wall ranges from 329 ft in left field, 408 ft in center field, and 330 ft in right field.