Stadium "Superlatives"

Since we all have the passion for going to baseball stadiums all over this great country, it got me thinking a little bit: When we signed up one question was, what is your favorite stadium?

How about what is your LEAST favorite stadium that you've been to? What stadium has the best food? What stadium surprised you the most (like you thought it was going to be a dump, but it wasn't too bad)? What stadium disappointed you the most? What stadium would you go back to again (not the hometown one)? What stadium that's now gone would you love to go back in time and watch a game at?

For me, my least favorite stadium as the old Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. It was horrible. Food was awful and you had the sorest of rear ends when you went. I guess the least favorite current one is the Metrodome.

The stadium with the best food, and maybe I'm a little biased is Turner Field. Wide variety of foods and aside from the cheesesteak, nothing on the menu I ever had was bad.

The surprising stadium for me was Tropicana Field. I heard horror stories about it being a dump and such, but other than being slightly cramped and having a slanted exterior view, it was nice watching a game there. And the AC beats the humid Tampa heat.

The disappointing stadium for me was Minute Maid Park. It was more pricey than a regular stadium I thought and the food was disappointing as well. Also, should there be a long wait line for men's bathrooms? PS-if you go, avoid the right field seats (upper and lower levels). Your view isn't as good as say anything on the left-field side.

The stadium I would love to go back again and again if I lived near there would be Camden Yards. Awesome stadium!

The stadium I would love to go back in time to watch a game would be Ebbetts Field.

How about you guys?

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Comment by Rob on July 11, 2008 at 2:02pm: My least favorite was probably RFK as well. I wouldn't say I was disappointed but..........
I'd love to go back to Citizen's Bank Park in Philly. (Fenway, Wrigley and Yankee Stadium as well)

I would have loved to have seen a game at Crosley Field in Cincy or the Old Polo Grounds.

Comment by Tim on July 10, 2008 at 12:08pm: Haven't tried the Dodger Dog. They had a thing at the Ted from 97-01 of "Taste of the Majors" where they specialized in other team's food (i.e. Cincinnati Chili, Chicago Dog, Maryland Crab Cakes, etc.) and I tried a Dodger Dog when the Dodgers came to town. It stunk, but I'm guessing it's not the same. I heard you either loved it or hated it though.

Comment by Ken Lee (30/43) on July 10, 2008 at 11:19am: Hey let me ask this, what is your (anyone else) thoughts on the Dodger Dog? Of those that have had one, how does it rank among other ballpark dogs you have had? Personally, I was told to go with the grilled Dodger Dog and I was very UNimpressed! Just my thoughts... you?

Comment by Tim on July 9, 2008 at 10:59am: Nice choices! Ken, unfortunately, those nachos you had a the Ted? Not there anymore. Or at least not the kind you had. But they are still loaded with chips when you order them and still taste great.

RFK, I couldn't say I was disappointed because I figured it would be run-down and having an experience that to Fulton County, I was expecting somewhere in that category and I was actually right. :)

You would have loved Tiger Stadium. If you ever had the chance, you should have avoided anything on lower level because everything would be obstructed. Worst seats in the world would be left field lower deck. Can't see a thing.

Comment by Ken Lee (30/43) on July 9, 2008 at 10:14am: My least favorite would have to be the Metrodome. Been to a couple games there, but it's still a waste of space. I am glad I got to experience it, especially being blown out the door after the game, but no rush to go back!

Best stadium food: I agree with Craig about Safeco, they have anything you could imagine wanting there... but the 1 thing of all the parks that sticks out in my head still, and it was almost 5 years ago I had it, was the nachos at Turner Field. A big ole mess of chips, thinly sliced steak, lettuce, onions, tomatoes.. MMMMM MMMM GOOD! :)

I would have to say that Old Busch Stadium got me the most. It was worn down, but, it was pretty cool to get to see it. To see the "Big Mac Land" sign, where his record breaking HR landed, just the general design of the stadium (while cookie-cutter) I enjoyed.

Disappointed me the most, I would have to say RFK. I guess I knew it was old and I knew it wouldnt be anything special, but the entire experience was lame to me. The place is a major DUMP and the crowd was terribly boring and it was an ESPN Sunday night game vs the Mets. The steps up to our seats were huge and hard to deal with, the seats themselves were uncomfortable... glad I got to see RFK, but no thanks!

Which would I go back to? Well, other than the obvious of Wrigley & Fenway, without them in the mix, I would say Miller Park, The Ballpark in Arlington or Comerica Park. I have been to Miller Park for 4 games, The Ballpark for 3 games and Comerica twice already and I look forward to going back. Plus like Craig, I wouldnt mind going back to Yankee Stadium 1 last time... but that wont happen, so I am glad I got to see 2 games there, including an Old Timers Day game.

No question, Ebbets Field! It is the park that so many are trying to make newer ones look like, such as Safeco and the new Mets park. Would have been great to see the original. As a 2nd, I would say Tiger Stadium, I've been there, seen it, but never got to catch a game there, would have loved that.

Comment by Craig (17) on July 8, 2008 at 11:15pm: If I have to pick one, my least favorite has to be Dodger Stadium.

I am biased too...Safeco has the best food. It may be expensive, but there is so much to choose from!

The stadium that surprised me the most was Kauffman. There is just something exciting about the water fountains in the outfield!

I can't say that I have been disappointed with a ballpark yet. I loved them all (even Dodger Stadium)!

I would love to go back to Yankee one more time. I am fortunate to have visited once, but would give anything to go again!

Tough call between Ebbets Field and the old Polo Grounds. Both would be amazing to see!