ESPN.com Page2 Summer Ballpark Rating Tour

Wolf Hopper · 08-13-2003, 06:45 AM

See: http://espn.go.com/page2/s/ballparks/proplayer.html

It contains the list and ratings for parks so far:

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Grades for ballpark we've visited so far on our summer tour:

Pac Bell (Giants): 93
Camden Yards (Orioles): 92
Edison Field (Angels): 84
Wrigley Field (Cubs): 84
Dodger Stadium (Dodgers): 82.5
Comerica Park (Tigers): 82
Fenway Park (Red Sox): 81.5
Safeco Field (Mariners): 81.5
Jacobs Field (Indians): 81
Turner Field (Braves): 81
Pro Player Stadium (Marlins): 78
Yankee Stadium (Yankees): 73.5
Bank One Ballpark (D-Backs): 72
SkyDome (Blue Jays): 67
Qualcomm Stadium (Padres): 58
Tropicana Field (Devil Rays): 56
Veterans Stadium (Phillies): 53.5
Olympic Stadium (Expos): 49

The list on the link above allows you to click on the park to see the full report. Check it out - do you agree with the ratings of parks that you have been to?

Skip · 08-13-2003, 07:31 AM

The only ones reviewed so far that I've been to are Skydome and Camden Yards, and those were both over 10 years ago. My memories of most of his (occasionally lame) evaluation criteria are non-existent.

JamesI · 08-13-2003, 09:31 AM

I think Skydome is way too low. I loved going there, although this was back when the Jays were winning world series, so there was a more active crowd.

WiredTiger · 08-13-2003, 10:15 AM

I have agreed for the most part on the individual rankings. They do emphasize what an average fan would want to know about.

I am surprised that Comerica was rated as high as it was. Unfortunately at Comerica what is important to me (inexpensive tickets, being close to the field, a good ball team) are not the stadium's strength.

Base just on the park and not any history, Camden Yards is still the best park that I have been to. It never will beat the experience of going to a game at Fenway and Tiger Stadium however.

WiredTiger · 08-13-2003, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesI

I think Skydome is way too low. I loved going there, although this was back when the Jays were winning world series, so there was a more active crowd.

That was part of what the author said in his article.

SkyDome is a very fun place to watch a game. A ton better than Exihibition Stadium. But some of the newer stadium have passed it by.

sweaver · 08-13-2003, 10:28 AM

The only park rated that I have visited is Yankee, so I can't comment here.

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08-13-2003, 07:31 AM	#2
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	The only ones reviewed so far that I've been to are Skydome and Camden Yards, and those were both over 10 years ago. My memories of most of his (occasionally lame) evaluation criteria are non-existent.

08-13-2003, 09:31 AM	#3
JamesI Netshrine Vacuum Cleaner Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Potsdam, N.Y. Posts: 3,723	I think Skydome is way too low. I loved going there, although this was back when the Jays were winning world series, so there was a more active crowd.

08-13-2003, 10:15 AM	#4
WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	I have agreed for the most part on the individual rankings. They do emphasize what an average fan would want to know about. I am surprised that Comerica was rated as high as it was. Unfortunately at Comerica what is important to me (inexpensive tickets, being close to the field, a good ball team) are not the stadium's strength. Base just on the park and not any history, Camden Yards is still the best park that I have been to. It never will beat the experience of going to a game at Fenway and Tiger Stadium however.

08-13-2003, 10:28 AM	#6
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	The only park rated that I have visited is Yankee, so I can't comment here.

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