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27 of 30 Teams

30 Ballparks TOTAL




Angels - Angel Stadium

Astros - Minute Maid Park   

Athletics - McAfee Coliseum

Braves - Turner Field

Brewers - Miller Park

Cardinals - New Busch Stadium

Cardinals - Old Busch Stadium

Cubs - Wrigley Field

Diamondbacks - Bank One Park

Dodgers - Dodger Stadium

Giants - SBC Park

Indians - Jacobs Field

Mariners - Safeco Field

Marlins - Marlins Park

Orioles - Oriole Park @ Camden

Padres - Petco Park

Padres - Qualcomm Stadium

Phillies - Veterans Stadium

Phillies - Citizens Bank Park

Pirates - PNC Park

Rangers - Ameriquest Field

Rays - Tropicana Field

Red Sox - Fenway Park   

Reds - Great American Ball Park

Rockies - Coors Field

Royals - Kauffman Stadium

Tigers - Comerica Park

Washington - Nationals Park

White Sox - U.S. Cellular Field

Yankees - Yankee Stadium


**YOU CAN CLICK ON THE BALL PARK FROM THE LIST ABOVE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THAT ENTRY**



team’s ballparks

i’ve NOT been TO



3 of 30 Teams




Mets - Citi Field

Toronto - Rogers Centre

Twins - Target Field



spring training /

minor league

i’ve been to



Albuquerque Isotopes - Isotopes Park

Angels - Tempe Diablo

Royals/Rangers -                    Surprise Stadium

Athletics - Phoenix Municipal

Giants - Scottsdale Stadium

Dodgers/White Sox - Camelback Ranch

Rough Riders - Dr. Pepper Park

San Jose Giants -                      San Jose Municipal Stadium











ABOUT THIS BLOG

Over the past few years, I have been fortunate to travel to many U.S. cities, usually paid for by television productions.  And what better to do in a new city than check out their ballpark.  My goal is to visit all 30 parks, and with a little luck, I’ll reach that goal in the next few years.  Until then, take a look a my architectural, food, and general experience reviews and thoughts on each ballpark on the list.  Click on “Go to Archive” for the complete list.

Ballparks are listed in reverse chronological order from when I first visited the park (i.e. - most recent visits are at the top of the page).





BRIAN’S  BALLPARK

TRADITIONS


Upon arrival at a new park, I try to follow this routine which I have developed over the years:  After a few pictures outside the park, I enter and immediately find the nearest place to by the most local beer I can find.  I then walk around the entire field on the bottom or main level to get a feel for the park.  Then it’s to the seats, wherever they may be - sometimes I’m cheap, sometimes I get the good stuff.  I mix it up.  I’ve been trying to snap a pictures of the first pitch, but this just doesn’t always happen.  After a few innings and depending on game time, I usually try the hot dog or other local twist on ballpark food (ie Cheesesteak in Philly).  When it’s all done, I head to a souvenir stand to purchase a pin (I decided against hats after I realized how much they cost and how little I would probably wear them).  And of course, I keep my ticket in a safe place




MY FAVORITE BALLPARKS


Man is this tough.  So many great parks.  I couldn’t decide on one winner, so here are some highlights by category:


Small Park - PNC Park

Old School - Fenway Park

New School - AT&T Park





FEATURED REVIEWS



Oriole Park

Where it began

April 14, 2001



Miller Park

New visit!

July 2, 2002



The LAAofA

Home field.

1976 & Beyond

 
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