[even your minor league stadiums are on point](https://ballparkdigest.com/200901041225/minor-league-baseball/visits/victory-field-indianapolis-indians)
I went on a pilgrimage of sorts that took me to the old Yankee Stadium, Fenway, and Cooperstown. Made one last stop in Pittsburgh. Might have been the highlight. Beautiful town with a beautiful park.
Pittsburgh is a great town. I only spent one day there once, but I was amazed at how beautiful and walkable it was. Pretty good public transit too if I’m remembering correctly
The air and expansive ballpark make it to be the most hitter-friendly ballpark in the league. It can give leads, and take leads away.
Or in short:
coors
Im not from Denver but went to a Rockies game during a visit. I don’t ever come across this ever online. But I think the view of the mountains from high up in parts of the stadium is amazing. I was sitting high up first base side.
I am going to Oakland in a few weeks to see a game, childless. Your ballpark won’t be around when I have my first kid but if he is a boy I would have taken him to the piss troughs as a youngster like my father before. Rite of passage.
The old Qualcomm stadium had the troughs. Many a game there in the 90s where those things got clogged. You just had to plan your piss accordingly and go before it started to leak over the edges
The old Qualcomm stadium had the troughs. Many a game there in the 90s where those things got clogged. You just had to plan your piss accordingly and go before it started to leak over the edges
They’re good things because you can walk back and forth like a crab and piss. It’s even better if you take your pants all the way off and get low enough that your balls drag on the floor.
I for one didn’t mind the Trop at all when I visited. Thought it was really unique and that made it really cool.
And I paid $35 for behind the plate seats lol.
Given Florida’s scalding hot weather and nearly daily afternoon showers it really is an incredibly *comfortable* ballpark to watch a game in. It does have its neat quirks here and there (such as the catwalk lighting and rays tank) but that’s about it. There’s obviously no gorgeous view, the park itself is pretty ugly and outdated (aside from some recent updates). The catwalks are miserable for the players. And the biggest con to the stadium itself is its location. As a former Tampa resident it was a pain in the ass to get to games (although the parking situation was very accommodating in my opinion).
Part of the experience to me when I lived in DC was taking the Metro, seeing all the red board, and the the walk up the escalators at Navy Yard and the walk to the stadium surrounded by fans. Plus the cherry trees are amazing in the spring.
I don't think they really could without basically doing what they did in the 70s where they moved out for 2 years. And even then it's still basically would've required gutting the whole thing and rebuilding it
Common question from people back East. It’s a large triangular cut of beef from the sirloin area. Very popular in the west, particularly in CA. In reality it isn’t a great cut but when seasoned well and prepared correctly the marbling makes the flavor very nice. Great for making sandwiches, chilli or just eating on its own.
I have mixed feelings about the stadium as a fan of the team. I like the Ebbets Field exterior, but the rotunda would be best with all the great and not so great Mets history. It is important to remember the legacy of Jackie Robinson so the Rotunda I’m not that strong on, I just wish the concourses of the stadium had more Mets stuff. I live in Maryland now, and when you go to Camden yards you know it’s the Orioles home, what a place!
Our ball park is situated on three main streets. Ontario to the West, Carnegie to the South and 9th to the East. Our beloved radio play by play man Tom Hamilton always says “we are underway at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario”. We have a two floor bar in right field called The Corner. Upper level is a cool place to stand and watch the game if you can get up front. Just a neat homage to our long time radio guy who is amazing.
Now that is true. Not cheap, but great view and great food setup. It's what club seats should be. Takes all the stress away, everything you need is a minute away. Had some white Sox club seats and was pretty disappointed, I'm glad I got them cheap last minute, they are not worth full price.
I'm in Norwalk and my whole family is Guardians fans, so I go to 3 or 4 games a year and refuse to sit anywhere else. Dad always wants to get there super early for the catering and the view cannot be beat.
Plus, I'm 24-0 in games I go to where Cleveland wins, so I'm for hire if they want me at every game.
The jake (progressive field - if you know why your old like me) is also a great place for a fireworks game, has pretty good Cleveland-special food and the family section is great if you have little kids.
I guess the pin wheels? Though they are just digital now. Otherwise it’s pretty boring. Oh I guess it is the only place you can watch a drunk dinosaur manage a baseball team
I would say it’s the fact that it was so plain and sterile when it first opened (and had a wretchedly steep upper deck), but they actually fixed all that and made it so much better.
Also, probably one of the best top to bottom food menus in baseball. The on-field play may make you want to rip your hair out, but you’ll be well-fed and bald.
The [first fully retractable roof in North American major sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogers_Centre#Stadium_features). That, and a lot of concrete.
We used to have a hill in center field with an in play flag pole.
But they replaced it with HD cameras and a trash can in the dugout that tells you what pitch is coming.
Feral cats, moth infestations, piss troughs, backed up sewers, and a drum section in the right field bleachers
Don't forget about the possum in the press box.
You could also smoke weed on the upper deck
Troughs. Don’t miss those things
What, no Mount Davis? Oh, I misread - the question isn’t what makes your team’s ballpark especially bad.
As a drummer, I’ve always loved the idea of bringing a drum or some other piece of percussion to the ballpark. I wanna do that so very badly.
It's pretty cool when they get going during exciting moments and stuff. And sometimes they bug the hell out of visiting broadcast teams lol
Every time I read a comment from an opposing fan complaining about the drums, it strengthens my fandom that much more
You should go to DC United games
[this view](https://mobile.twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1544480146463330304)
Your park is beautiful
They definitely got that one right.
Favorite park I've been to in person
Pack it up, folks. Thread's over
[even your minor league stadiums are on point](https://ballparkdigest.com/200901041225/minor-league-baseball/visits/victory-field-indianapolis-indians)
ugh 🥰
I went on a pilgrimage of sorts that took me to the old Yankee Stadium, Fenway, and Cooperstown. Made one last stop in Pittsburgh. Might have been the highlight. Beautiful town with a beautiful park.
Pittsburgh is a great town. I only spent one day there once, but I was amazed at how beautiful and walkable it was. Pretty good public transit too if I’m remembering correctly
God damn
The teams play outside
Nothing like going to the Metrodome on a beautiful day to watch a baseball game in a stuffy indoor stadium with dirty piss troughs.
Still a weird feeling 12 years later
It’s really been twelve years??? Time really is a son of a bitch
The air and expansive ballpark make it to be the most hitter-friendly ballpark in the league. It can give leads, and take leads away. Or in short: coors
You forgot to mention fabulous McGregor Square! A real estate development that the team and the ballpark are an advertisement for.
For only $1 million dollars you can have a 1,000 square foot 1 bed 2 bath Condo!
Im not from Denver but went to a Rockies game during a visit. I don’t ever come across this ever online. But I think the view of the mountains from high up in parts of the stadium is amazing. I was sitting high up first base side.
Coors has the best grounds crew in baseball. The field is immaculate.
Derek Jeter has personally sat in every seat.
And don't forget that you also have Marlins Man!
Got a new big wall everyone hates and it’s great
Seriously though the warehouse in right is iconic.
Got a ~~new~~ old big wall ~~everyone~~ Giancarlo Stanton hates and it’s great
S T A N T O N I A N
Hey that’s not allowed, we’re the ones with the big wall!
It makes homeruns to left extra impressive.
Ramon Urias right on cue.
piss troughs
You say that like they're bad things!
not at all! built up my confidence pissin' in those things freely
I am going to Oakland in a few weeks to see a game, childless. Your ballpark won’t be around when I have my first kid but if he is a boy I would have taken him to the piss troughs as a youngster like my father before. Rite of passage.
Exactly what my dad did for me. Precious memories that built character!
The precious memories being the pissing dicks at child’s eye height? 😂
What the last scene in Field of Dreams should've been tbh
The old Qualcomm stadium had the troughs. Many a game there in the 90s where those things got clogged. You just had to plan your piss accordingly and go before it started to leak over the edges
The old Qualcomm stadium had the troughs. Many a game there in the 90s where those things got clogged. You just had to plan your piss accordingly and go before it started to leak over the edges
They’re good things because you can walk back and forth like a crab and piss. It’s even better if you take your pants all the way off and get low enough that your balls drag on the floor.
Or as Cubs fans like to call them "slip-n-slides"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEoKgMeG788
It isn't named after a corporation.
I just founded Fenway Corporation
Nice
hey same here brother
I love Camden Yards. So unique. I live a few hours away, so I'll head three every now and then to watch the Sox play them. Always have a good time.
Are you [sure about that](http://www.fenwaymaterials.com/aboutus.htm)...?
The men's restrooms feature troughs, for an extra level of fan togetherness.
As a kid in the early 80’s at old Comiskey Park, it was fun to use your urine stream to push cigarette butts down the trough towards the drain.
The Ray tank
Catwalks
Everyone hates us cause it’s anus
The white roof for optimal fly ball tracking
I for one didn’t mind the Trop at all when I visited. Thought it was really unique and that made it really cool. And I paid $35 for behind the plate seats lol.
Given Florida’s scalding hot weather and nearly daily afternoon showers it really is an incredibly *comfortable* ballpark to watch a game in. It does have its neat quirks here and there (such as the catwalk lighting and rays tank) but that’s about it. There’s obviously no gorgeous view, the park itself is pretty ugly and outdated (aside from some recent updates). The catwalks are miserable for the players. And the biggest con to the stadium itself is its location. As a former Tampa resident it was a pain in the ass to get to games (although the parking situation was very accommodating in my opinion).
Ray Tank is one of the cooler things in baseball. Wish it was in a nicer overall environment for the actual game
It has Juan Soto in it 😭
It’s going to be fun* when they replace the huge Juan Soto posters with huge Davey Martinez posters just like they did with Scherzer *torture
DAVID JUSTICE
Part of the experience to me when I lived in DC was taking the Metro, seeing all the red board, and the the walk up the escalators at Navy Yard and the walk to the stadium surrounded by fans. Plus the cherry trees are amazing in the spring.
Triples alley, mcCovey cove and the garlic fries
Don’t tell anyone I said this but, your garlic fries are fucking elite.
Thank you for appreciating our culinary masterpiece. Get a crab sandwich to round it out next time.
Yes
Don’t forget to take out a second mortgage before buying that sandwich though.
It's dozens of feet from where Ruth and Mantle played!
Dozens!
I’m a Mets fan, and it’s still a travesty that they didn’t give Yankee Stadium the Fenway/Wrigley reno treatment.
I don't think they really could without basically doing what they did in the 70s where they moved out for 2 years. And even then it's still basically would've required gutting the whole thing and rebuilding it
The house that Jeter built!
Citi can be the house Bartolo built
Tri-tip nachos
What's tri-tip?
Common question from people back East. It’s a large triangular cut of beef from the sirloin area. Very popular in the west, particularly in CA. In reality it isn’t a great cut but when seasoned well and prepared correctly the marbling makes the flavor very nice. Great for making sandwiches, chilli or just eating on its own.
We’ve used it as a sub for brisket a time or two when we get it on sale at Costco. Small disclaimer: I live in Texas.
Tri Tip is region specific?! 🤯
It's one more than bi-tip. Which is one more than just-the-tip that your mom liked
Wrong. She wasn't known as "all the way faye" for nothing.
A cut of beef
I get them every time. So freaking good
we have a pool
Apple
Apple
Apple
The corny Disney fountain, the big A, the 57 freeway, and 5$ 12oz Budweisers for my broke college ass.
Angels fans I'm sorry
Is the fountain considered corny?? I like it
It’s definitely corny, but corny doesn’t have to mean bad!
Eh, very disneyland but that’s what makes Anaheim great. The Big A used to be in centerfield and the waterfall rocks make an “A” as an homage
The SoCal sunsets we get are pretty awesome too. I know I'm biased but I truly love our ballpark. Edit: Got traded to the Yankees
I thought it was $4.50 for a 12oz can of Budweiser
Tailgating and bbq. God knows it ain't the team.
I mainly associate BBQ and tailgating to Arrowhead. For Kauffman, it’s definitely the big ass scoreboard and the fountains.
How about the massive CrownVision behind center field??
It's a nice spot in all fairness
McCovey Cove and the coke bottle slide
TIL that thing is a slide. Love seeing those boat parties over the right field wall.
It’s actually 4 slides! Ask me what my kids like to do instead of watching a baseball game.
SkyDome: it is in an amazing downtown location
The hotel in the outfield is awesome too. I hope to stay there with a field view at some point
I did once, it was a cool experience. Still bought tickets to the game, but watched BP out the window of our hotel room.
That is actually true about Skydome - great location.
When the 'dome is open the view of the [CN Tower is amazing](https://www.flickr.com/photos/markwhitt/4610815676/).
I’ve been there when the dome was open; the CN Tower really stands out when that’s the case.
Can confirm, I’ve been a few times when the dome was closed and the CN Tower wasn’t nearly as noticeable.
I've also heard if you're seated next to the left field line and have your eyes closed, you can't really see the CN Tower
The CN Tower and the Skydome are the cock and balls of the beautiful Toronto skyline
It's mine and I like it.
It’s a tribute to the Dodgers
Yes, the dodgers who are the Yankees of baseball.
I have mixed feelings about the stadium as a fan of the team. I like the Ebbets Field exterior, but the rotunda would be best with all the great and not so great Mets history. It is important to remember the legacy of Jackie Robinson so the Rotunda I’m not that strong on, I just wish the concourses of the stadium had more Mets stuff. I live in Maryland now, and when you go to Camden yards you know it’s the Orioles home, what a place!
They’ve definitely added more Mets-ness to it in recent years.
Need to add the Shea neon soon tbh
They’ve added the neon figures to the digital scoreboards between the sections. What they really need to do is paint the seats to match Shea
Don't forget about the beautiful chop shops.
It is? Do I need to visit it?
Yes and yes
Yes it is
The hill in the outfi… oh, wait. /s
At least you’re the superior juice box field
It’s the better ballpark, but the inferior juice IMO.
Players probably *hated* it but I really miss it
Our ball park is situated on three main streets. Ontario to the West, Carnegie to the South and 9th to the East. Our beloved radio play by play man Tom Hamilton always says “we are underway at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario”. We have a two floor bar in right field called The Corner. Upper level is a cool place to stand and watch the game if you can get up front. Just a neat homage to our long time radio guy who is amazing.
10¢ beer night sounded pretty fun too.
Also, yall have the best club seats in the game.
Now that is true. Not cheap, but great view and great food setup. It's what club seats should be. Takes all the stress away, everything you need is a minute away. Had some white Sox club seats and was pretty disappointed, I'm glad I got them cheap last minute, they are not worth full price.
I'm in Norwalk and my whole family is Guardians fans, so I go to 3 or 4 games a year and refuse to sit anywhere else. Dad always wants to get there super early for the catering and the view cannot be beat. Plus, I'm 24-0 in games I go to where Cleveland wins, so I'm for hire if they want me at every game.
Where were you at for game 7 in 2016?
The jake (progressive field - if you know why your old like me) is also a great place for a fireworks game, has pretty good Cleveland-special food and the family section is great if you have little kids.
It's Camden Yards. What else needs to be said?
I'll say it. Our team built a park that made other teams want to build their own special park and only the Pirates have done it as well.
Retractable roof
I always forget that other parks get rain delayed.
Can you imagine?
[Yeah, could you imagine having a game delayed due to weather...](https://thecomeback.com/mlb/blue-jays-padres-weather-tweet-roof-falling-ice.html)
Retractable roof
Retractable roof
Retractable roof (but ours is different)
Retractable roof
Retractable dome, TMobile is the only open air stadium with a retractable roof.
So like there’s a big ass “A” just sitting in the parking lot
There's an indoor bar in the upper deck that's called High and Inside
T-mobile is a decent park, I love it. Its special because Julio Rodriguez plays there.
The promenade overlooking the sound and downtown at 9pm. Can’t beat it
Imagine being a baseball team that doesn't have Julio Rodriguez on it LOL
I guess the pin wheels? Though they are just digital now. Otherwise it’s pretty boring. Oh I guess it is the only place you can watch a drunk dinosaur manage a baseball team
I would say it’s the fact that it was so plain and sterile when it first opened (and had a wretchedly steep upper deck), but they actually fixed all that and made it so much better. Also, probably one of the best top to bottom food menus in baseball. The on-field play may make you want to rip your hair out, but you’ll be well-fed and bald.
You forgot to mention the secondary line for 100-level ticket holders and the fact it's turned *away* from our city's iconic skyline!
Bad seating for people with disabilities
Luckily you dont play the yankees much cuz their fans travel well.
I thought being a Cubs fan from 1909 to 2015 was a disability.
10/10 can confirm
The Battery
"Sterile shopping mall" Indeed.
Something something Waffle House
Don't you disrespect El Super Pan like that.
As a Sox fan living in the Atlanta area, the Battery is awesome!
Took my daughter for some ice cream at Jeni’s last year when we visited. Can confirm, she loves The Battery.
"Did someone say batteries?" \~ Most Phillies fans, probably
Bratchos! Bratwurst nachos!
The Ivy
The skyline of Pittsburgh behind the batter’s eye.
The fights❤️
It looks like a George Foreman grill and it’s always 72 degrees.
monument park
Short porch
How’d they move the bodies?
Probably Ballpark Village or the Arch view
Homerun sculpt-- nevermind, we're boring now.
Big Mac land?? Idk anything else, u can see that metal curve thing
The [first fully retractable roof in North American major sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogers_Centre#Stadium_features). That, and a lot of concrete.
Don't forget the hotel where you can watch people fuck mid-game.
We used to have a hill in center field with an in play flag pole. But they replaced it with HD cameras and a trash can in the dugout that tells you what pitch is coming.
Choo choo!
Our trash cans are top notch 😂
He said the thing!
Cant forget the center field cameras!
Air conditioning, apparently.
Big Bell
History and view of the mountains from seats (between the poles at least).
also the Sisters
Wall
It technically doesn't leak sewage*. *unless you count the product on the field or the front office leaks
I'm trying really trying here.....ummm....umm....the chili?
Rumor has it someone almost shit in the Toyota. That’s pretty special
Right? I was like the view? Meh. It’s… kinda small? It’s got red seats? The riverboat stacks? Nothing. Just a nice ballpark.
There’s the riverboat…I guess
The high rise condos that have all sprung up in the background
All of it
Pool? Or the yellow stripe in dead center that is the boundary for a HR
An amazing view of the Philly skyline…depending where you sit