Top 5 MLB Ball Parks

Okay my fellow baseball blog followers, I have now visited 22 out of the 30 MLB parks. On a side note, I will be finishing the parks Summer of 2010. :) Can't wait!! But until then I want to rate MY favorite 5 parks that I visited this summer.


#5 - Great American Ball Park; Cincinnati Reds
Another great ball park for history when you think about Pete Rose. It has a great view of the river and the scoreboard is huge, but the information is not too overwhelming.

#4 - The Ballpark at Arlington; Texas Rangers
I like to call this one Disneyland! It is like a little piece of heaven. I especially liked the "Wingo" game. You have the feel of all the "old" ball parks with the overhang sytles.

#3 - AT&T Park; San Francisco Giants
I think I may be kinda biased here because I go to this ballpark a lot, but it is an amazing place to be. There is a great view of the bay and lots to do for all ages. And yes, I have been down the Coca-Cola slide! I have also been on the jumbo-tron for a game and won! :)

#2 - Chase Stadium; Arizona Diamondbacks
When I first walked out of the breezeway to see the field, my jaw literally dropped! I was taken back by the size and greatness that I saw. I was impressed based on looks alone. But it has lots to offer baseball fans with their retractable roof, which helps in the 100*+ weather. Although, it was in the 90's when I was there, but not hot enough to close the roof.

#1 - PNC Park; Pittsburgh Pirates
Out of the ball parks I have been to, this one is the best for me! It was a great view and I don't think there is a bad seat in the house! There are different entrances and ample parking, just don't get lost! PNC Park is my favorite...enough to make me want to move the Pittsburgh!

Sometimes it is hard to put into words what exactly makes some ballparks so wonderful! You will have to take my word for it and go visit them yourself! :)

You may wonder why I didn't list Fenway Park or Wrigley Field. While both are great places it view a game and both have mounds and mounds of history, they were just that and nothing super spectactular for me. I liked them, but maybe I am to used to the new age with the color screens and more detailed information about the players...Of course, don't get me wrong... I loved being in both places and will be back to see more games!!!

Stadium #22 - Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Stadium #22 - Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
August 18, 2009
Vs. Oakland A's



Walking around the ballpark





It was 1929 day! We got jerseys from the Philadelphia A's of 1929.

Our view from the outfield. The grass looks really bad because football season has started and the Raiders bleachers have ruined the field. :(

Ricky Henderson - retired jersey
The World Series that the A's have won.



Some of the cars to celebrate 1929

Trevor and I in our 1929 jerseys!


The Scoreboard


The A's even have the own 1929 peanuts! Just don't take a picture because the guy will threaten to call the cops! haha






Views from our seats around the ballpark




We were in rally mode!

We rallied and the A's tried hard, and a homerun in the bottom of 9th gives the A's the win!!




After the game, Trevor and I wearing the A's 1929 jersey.

Day #10 of Road Trip #2

Day 10 - Home

After a great 10 days traveling to 8 MLB ball parks with my dad, it was time to head home. We had a VERY early flight home.

Waiting for our car from the valet parking at the hotel.


The rental car that got us from New York, through all the tolls, down all the different types of roads (big and little!), and to all of our destinations, finally ending in Chicago.


O'Hare Airport



Today, we returned the rental car, flew home on the plane, and now we're waiting for the shuttle to get us to the car so we can drive home from San Francisco!


We're home!!!

Stadium #21 - US Cellular

Stadium #21 - US Cellular
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Chicago Whitesox
August 3, 2009



Walking around the ballpark










After a walk almost completely around the ballpark, we discovered you can not go all the way. But we made it inside!



Views from our seats



Walking around inside was pretty cool because of all the history they had up on the walls.





2005 World Champions!


My famous 'hat' picture! :)


My dad and I came to a great game!!! The Chicago WhiteSox were honoring Mark Buehrle for his perfect game the week before. It was the 18th perfect game in MLB history!

This is the catch that helped Muehrle keep up the perfect game. The Sox even marked the spot on the wall for all to see forever.

His reaction!
Hugging the guy who saved the big game with a great catch!

Being honored before the game


The scorebords