Springfield Capitals


The Springfield Capitals were a minor-league baseball team in Springfield, Illinois. The Capitals were members of the Frontier League from 1996 to 2001.
After the 2001 season, the team moved to Rockford, Illinois, and became the Rockford Riverhawks.

The Ballpark

The Capitals played at Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park. The park had a capacity of 5,200.

Springfield Capitals (1963–1977)

The original Springfield Capitals baseball team played in Springfield from 1963–1977 in the Central Illinois Collegiate League. The team was disbanded when the Springfield Redbirds relocated to Springfield from New Orleans.