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Asheville Tourists Baseball: Catch a Game in the Blue Ridge

Much like their counterparts across the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, the Asheville Tourists deliver world-class Minor League Baseball with a unique mountain-town charm. As the High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, this iconic team offers families and visitors in Western North Carolina an unforgettable, affordable afternoon or evening at the ballpark.

⚾ Over a Century of Baseball Tradition

Baseball in Asheville dates back to 1897, giving the city well over a century of storied baseball history. Through changing franchise names, different ownership groups, and shifts in parent Major League clubs, Asheville has remained a dedicated baseball town.

The franchise has operated continuously in Asheville since 1984 under the beloved "Tourists" moniker. Today, the team is owned by the DeWine family, with Brian DeWine serving as team president, continuing a long tradition of family-oriented management.

📜 Mission Statement

"To provide the families and residents of Western North Carolina a special and affordable place to make memories together experiencing America’s Pastime. To intertwine the Great Game of Baseball with the community through charitable acts and community involvement, passing the game onto the next generation and enhancing the quality of life in the region."

🏟️ Historic Ballpark: HomeTrust Park

The Tourists play home games at HomeTrust Park (historically known as McCormick Field), perched picturesquely on a hillside near downtown Asheville. First built in 1924 and named after local bacteriologist Dr. Lewis M. McCormick, the venue is the third-oldest ballpark in Minor League Baseball.