Slideshow: Photos of high school baseball played in Major League stadiums

By Staff Report Apr 1, 2013, 12:00am

In honor of Opening day 2013, we feature photos of high school games played at the biggest and best ballparks around.

Opening Day has finally arrived.

Sure, you could call Sunday's Astros vs. Rangers contest the official opener, but today features 12 games, which serves as the better candidate for the official Opening Day title.

We have looked back at our professional photo galleries to find pictures of prep games played at Major League stadiums and are proud to share images from nine MLB ballparks. "Ballparks are like cathedrals" in the Major Leagues, said Crash Davis in the baseball classic "Bull Durham" - and we agree.

AT&T Park - San Francisco
Sacred Heart Cathedral prepares for its game against St. Ignatius on March 23.
Sacred Heart Cathedral prepares for its game against St. Ignatius on March 23.
Photo by Vince Pugliese

A St. Ignatius outfielder chases a foul ball in a game versus Sacred Heart Cathedral on March 23.
A St. Ignatius outfielder chases a foul ball in a game versus Sacred Heart Cathedral on March 23.
Photo by Vince Pugliese

Balboa during the 2012 CIF San Francisco Section final.
Balboa during the 2012 CIF San Francisco Section final.
Photo by David Stephenson

Lowell and Washington are introduced before the 2008 CIF San Francisco Section Final.
Lowell and Washington are introduced before the 2008 CIF San Francisco Section Final.
Photo by Todd Shurtleff

{PAGEBREAK}Coors Field - Denver
Chaparral vs. Rocky Mountain at Coors Field, 2006.
Chaparral vs. Rocky Mountain at Coors Field, 2006.
Photo by Dennis Marpuri

Chaparral played Rocky Mountain at Coors Field in 2006.
Chaparral played Rocky Mountain at Coors Field in 2006.
Photo by Dennis Marpuri

Chaparral vs. Rocky Mountain at Coors Field, 2006.
Chaparral vs. Rocky Mountain at Coors Field, 2006.
Photo by Dennis Marpuri

{PAGEBREAK}Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles
Pacifica celebrates after winning the 2012 CIF Southern Section Division II title at Dodger Stadium.
Pacifica celebrates after winning the 2012 CIF Southern Section Division II title at Dodger Stadium.
Photo by David Hood

Chatsworth at Dodger Stadium for the 2012 CIF Los Angeles City Section Division I Final.
Chatsworth at Dodger Stadium for the 2012 CIF Los Angeles City Section Division I Final.
Photo by Vince Pugliese

San Fernando players in the Dodger Stadium dugout during the 2011 CIF Los Angeles City Section Division I title game.
San Fernando players in the Dodger Stadium dugout during the 2011 CIF Los Angeles City Section Division I title game.
Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea

{PAGEBREAK}Nationals Stadium - Washington, D.C.
The Blue Team lines up for the 2009 Congressional Bank Classic All-Star Game at Nationals Park.
The Blue Team lines up for the 2009 Congressional Bank Classic All-Star Game at Nationals Park.
Photo by Michael Starghill Jr.

The Red Team lines up for the 2009 Congressional Bank Classic All-Star Game at Nationals Park.
The Red Team lines up for the 2009 Congressional Bank Classic All-Star Game at Nationals Park.
Photo by Michael Starghill Jr.

Cameron Windham of St. Albans patrols the outfield during a 2009 Congressional Bank Classic game against Gonzaga.
Cameron Windham of St. Albans patrols the outfield during a 2009 Congressional Bank Classic game against Gonzaga.
Photo by Michael Starghill Jr.

{PAGEBREAK}O.co Coliseum - Oakland, Calif.
Nikko Degrano of St. Joseph Notre Dame lets loose with a throw in the Dave Stewart/Oakland A's Showdown at O.co Coliseum in 2012.
Nikko Degrano of St. Joseph Notre Dame lets loose with a throw in the Dave Stewart/Oakland A's Showdown at O.co Coliseum in 2012.
Photo by Dennis Lee

De La Salle celebrates the 2012 CIF North Coast Section title at O.co Coliseum.
De La Salle celebrates the 2012 CIF North Coast Section title at O.co Coliseum.
Photo by Dennis Lee

A Campolindo player prepares for a wayward pitch in the Dave Stewart/Oakland A's Showdown in 2012.
A Campolindo player prepares for a wayward pitch in the Dave Stewart/Oakland A's Showdown in 2012.
Photo by Dennis Lee

{PAGEBREAK}Rangers Ballpark in Arlington - Arlington, Texas
Birdville High's third baseman leaps for a throw during a 2009 game against Highland Park at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Birdville High's third baseman leaps for a throw during a 2009 game against Highland Park at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Photo by Keith Owens

Hebron poses at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington after a 2009 game.
Hebron poses at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington after a 2009 game.
Photo by Keith Owens

Hebron's first baseman stretches for a throw in 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington against Colleyville-Heritage.
Hebron's first baseman stretches for a throw in 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington against Colleyville-Heritage.
Photo by Keith Owens

{PAGEBREAK}Tropicana Field - St. Petersburg, Fla.
The best high school players in the area get a shot to play at Tropicana Field in the Tampa Bay All-Star Classic.
The best high school players in the area get a shot to play at Tropicana Field in the Tampa Bay All-Star Classic.
Photo by Marc Estrada

A player slides into home plate at the 2011 Tampa Bay All-Star Classic, played at Tropicana Field.
A player slides into home plate at the 2011 Tampa Bay All-Star Classic, played at Tropicana Field.
Photo by Marc Estrada

The home of the Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field, is the home of the Tampa Bay All-Star Classic.
The home of the Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field, is the home of the Tampa Bay All-Star Classic.
Photo by Marc Estrada

{PAGEBREAK}Angel Stadium of Anaheim - Anaheim, Calif.
Capistrano Valley celebrates a 2009 Southern Section Division I title at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Capistrano Valley celebrates a 2009 Southern Section Division I title at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Photo by Jordan Anast

A Beckman High outfielder makes a catch in 2009 in front of a mural honoring Nick Adenhart, an Anaheim Angels pitcher who was killed by a drunk driver.
A Beckman High outfielder makes a catch in 2009 in front of a mural honoring Nick Adenhart, an Anaheim Angels pitcher who was killed by a drunk driver.
Photo by Louis Lopez

San Dimas and Torrance stand for the "Star Spangled Banner" at Angel Stadium of Anaheim before the 2009 Southern Section Division IV title game.
San Dimas and Torrance stand for the "Star Spangled Banner" at Angel Stadium of Anaheim before the 2009 Southern Section Division IV title game.
Photo by Heston Quan

{PAGEBREAK}Oriole Park at Camden Yards - Baltimore
The 2009 Brooks Robinson High School All-Star Game took place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The 2009 Brooks Robinson High School All-Star Game took place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Photo by Ed Rohde

Outfielders gun for a hit to the outfield in the 2009 MSABC Brooks Robinson All-star Game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Outfielders gun for a hit to the outfield in the 2009 MSABC Brooks Robinson All-star Game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Photo by Ed Rohde

A hitter puts the ball in play during the 2009 MSABC Brooks Robinson All-Star Game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
A hitter puts the ball in play during the 2009 MSABC Brooks Robinson All-Star Game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Photo by Ed Rohde

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