14 things I secretly hate about MLB Stadiums

[@jasonjones2769]

The coliseum back in the late 70 and 80s had concerts called Day on the green the stairs are there because that's how people got onto the field for standing room on the field for the concerts

[@rodneygarner9055]

Why is he talking about the Metrodome? It’s been gone for over ten years!

[@Ghostface1992-y9o]

This dude is super obsessed with LoanDepot Park when it comes to domed stadiums.

[@AntcmbHeat]

I mean it’s damn near a perfect park…

[@metsr18rhq]

"Super obsessed" with all things stadium...period! I enjoy the videos but sometimes it's very nitpicky and easier to spend someone else's money. He does say it's subjective though.

[@AntcmbHeat]

@@anthonymejia2481 can you blame us tho? Y’all love to blame us, the fans when all major league cities ballparks would be empty too if they went though what we been through

[@RhinoXpress]

He doesn't understand those beams he was complaining about in loan depot park aren't just support beams they also act as an anchor to the roof to help the roof to withstand up to 200mph winds from a major hurricane. The thing is built like a fortress.

[@AntcmbHeat]

@@RhinoXpress he just run his mouth based off feelings and emotions 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ZacharyWhite25]

Actually, they’re upgrading the scoreboard at American Family Field now. They’re even adding an auxiliary videoboard in right field as well. Look it up!

[@shinichi6235]

He doesn’t research to well 😂

[@caseysmith544]

Yes, but very small, disjointed sections on upper decks look really bad in stadiums/ballparks and could join it with one next to it, having a small open section with cart vendors.

[@heofonfyr5089]

The reason the bullpens were moved at oracle is because back in 2018 Giants outfielder Mac Williamson tripped over the mound and received a serious concussion that ended his career. He went on to sue the Giants over it, so they moved them to center field. But if you think about it, you cant put them in right field and you’d have to break apart the bleachers in left, which would be disasterous. Center field was the only place to put them. My gripe is that the got rid of triples alley. That actually hurt the giants. The discovered their model for winning during their dynasty: gap to gap timely hitting and great pitching. Taking away those game changing line drives created less offensive opportunities, not more. There are far more gappers hit than home runs to right center. They could have put the bullpens where the gardens are and moved the gardens elsewhere or just got rid of them.

[@BK_718]

As a Mets fan and a lover of pitcher friendly dimensions I hate oracle got rid of triples alley as well but they say it’s still considered a pure pitchers park and at least it’s still 415 feet to right center. At least the high wall at right field helps as well. It’s like 16 feet high right ?

[@scotttild]

They could have put one with the garden and the other where the free viewing is under the right filed. Would have been a much better option. I really hate what they did, they wrecked the ascetics

[@aureumursa1833]

I agree. Center field under the batter's eye would have been the best place. I can imagine how annoying it is to have fans on top of you like that. Plus, the renovations got rid of seats which I don't like. Makes the sections seem incongruent now.

[@ToABrighterFuture]

Cleveland has too many drinking rails? Not for Cleveland, it doesn't. Any other market, I'd agree, but this is the mistake by the lake we're talking about here. 🙄

[@aluisioca]

Seeing someone complaining about a stadium having too many rows was definitely a thing, that doesn't make ANY sense

[@Justanotherfan2]

I agree with you on Globe Life Field. Even if they draped ivy across the existing structure, it would be an improvement.

[@bwilson77fblax]

If you ever sat in those bleachers at petco it was horrible. And the sandbox now is right behind that top deck bar. Imagine a home run down there hitting a kid playing in the sand not paying attention. Could’ve been bad

[@kjorlaug1]

Things I would change in MLB stadiums immediately: 1. Remove the Crawford Boxes at Minute Maid Park. 2. Bring back the character at Loan Depot Park (homerun sculpture, fish tanks, etc.) 3. Move the fences back at T-Mobile Park, Citi Field (except left field), and Petco Park to what they were when the parks opened. 4. Adjust the Camden Yards fences to what they were for one year back in the early 2000s, rather than the weird cutout it has currently

[@GregoryFariss]

They moved the fences in to create more offense? Do you like long fly balls or home runs?

[@kjorlaug1]

@@GregoryFariss players are stronger than they've ever been, but we're moving fences close. We should move them back

[@spinlok3943]

Amen! Especially to number one.

[@ClutchCityFan]

Crawford boxes stay

[@no_regerts5176]

@@GregoryFarissBig outfields actually boosts offense overall, just not home runs. T-mobile is a prime example because you don’t see doubles and triples since they moved the fence in.

[@CharlieHepp]

The reason the bullpens were moved at Oracle is because back in 2018 Giants outfielder Mac Williamson tripped over the mound and received a serious concussion that ended his career. He went on to sue the Giants over it, so they moved them to center field. But if you think about it, you can't put them in the right field and you’d have to break apart the bleachers in the left, which would be disastrous. The center field was the only place to put them. My gripe is that they got rid of Triples Alley. That actually hurt the Giants. They discovered their model for winning during their dynasty: gap-to-gap timely hitting and great pitching. Taking away those game-changing line drives created fewer offensive opportunities, not more. There are far more gappers hit than home runs to right center. They could have put the bullpens where the gardens are and moved the gardens elsewhere or just got rid of them. The coliseum back in the late '70s and '80s had concerts called Day on the Green the stairs are there because that's how people got onto the field for standing room on the field for the concerts Seeing someone complaining about a stadium having too many rows was definitely a thing, that doesn't make ANY sense This dude is super obsessed with LoanDepot Park when it comes to domed stadiums. Bullpen mounds on the field of play are an unnecessary injury risk. That angel's stadium fence thing makes me so mad dude a home run shouldn't bounce off a wall and come back😂Actually, they’re upgrading the scoreboard at American Family Field now. They’re even adding an auxiliary videoboard in the right field as well. Look it up! As an Arizona Diamondbacks fan, I agree that the center section of Chase Field always did bother me. I never knew why; it just did. It kinda reminds me of a section inside a mall that’s still under construction or renovation and it is boarded up, so you avoid that part of the mall because it looks depressing. The Bengals just announced renovations to Paycor for this offseason The left field seating @ Truist is packed every game.., Do you want the Braves to remove seats that are always filled? Do the Bluejays have an actual hotel in their stadium outfield? That's kind of an interesting concept Does Cleveland have too many drinking rails to Cleveland, it doesn't. Any other market, I'd agree, but this is the by-the-lake we're talking about here looks good really here is done. 🙄

[@joshbradfield629]

Me personally. I hate everything about Left Field at Minute Maid Park. The high school dimensions and the confusing section where you can hardly tell the difference between a homer and a double. Also in most stadiums there’s almost zero room between the stands and the foul lines. That’s created too many opportunities for fan interference and potentially Dangerous situations. Now you have to look through a net because it was leading to fans getting smacked in the face with a baseball. I also think that all the 8 foot walls should be more like 9 feet high in order to reduce ground rule doubles and still allow an athletic outfielder to rob a home run

[@spinlok3943]

Ah those evil juice box seats…

[@PHXNKVHXLIC]

Who cares about the dimensions? It’s a unique thing about the sport when every other sports has defined measurements on their playing surface. Astros opponents have just a good a chance to hit a home run as Houston does. At least it’s not cookie cutter boring playing dimensions like Wrigley

[@joshbradfield629]

@@PHXNKVHXLIC I don’t like cookie cutter ballparks either although I wouldn’t put wriggly in that category. I just think that a homer at any major league ballpark should be earned. I hate bloopers clearing the wall. I also hate to see non power hitters put up ridiculous numbers just because they play half of their games in a bandbox like the Astros do

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

@@joshbradfield629 Agreed. I love the uniqueness of ballpark dimensions, but I hate ugly, arbitrary dimensions like that vertical line out in left-center at Minute Maid. Even the off center vertical line in center field at The Jake in Cleveland is 🤮

[@lukec6d9]

That angels stadium fence thing makes me sooooo mad dude a home run shouldnt bounce off a wall and come back😂

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

It was 100% changed to give Shohei Ohtani more homers. Not that he needed the help, but padded stats are good for business. Now that he’s gone, they really need to change it back.

[@michaelproductions1045]

I’ve sat in those compressed upper level seats at marlins park the first month it was open in 2012. They were the epitome of nosebleed seats.

[@MatthewBoone]

You are absolutely correct with your opinion on Angels Stadium. Diamondbacks and Brewers have the same problem. It’s so dumb and arbitrary.

[@Zoove1]

The Bengals just announced renovations to paycor for this offseason

[@MannyLoxx2010]

The walls behind old Metrodome stadium had giant circles that looked like sewer pipes that ran throughout the stadium! 😳😬😏

[@rickkawtoski9344]

I thought they were speakers? I didn't care for that either.

[@KPmook31]

Those huge holes in the wall behind home plate were equipped with inflation fans to keep the dome pressurized.

[@AlejandroGonzalez-im6br]

As an Arizona Diamondbacks fan I agree that the center section of Chase Field always did bother me. I never knew why; it just did. It kinda reminds me of a section inside a mall that’s still under construction or renovation and it is boarded up, so you avoid that part of the mall because it looks depressing.

[@selfdo]

Ginger, the "Stairs" (Matt) was ALREADY taken out of Oakland.

[@bradjtrains]

Im from Baltimore and agree with the OPACY sentiment. Moving the wall is crappy and I dont like it at all. Yes, we have to "attract and develop pitching", but that will be much easier now that ownership is changing hands and the team is now good. Put it back and lock John Angelos out of the facility for good.

[@Mr.E723]

The stairs to nowhere I’m guessing were from when the Coliseum was in its football configuration.

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

Actually it was for concerts so fans could walk down onto the field near the stage.

[@campanella39]

A few comments on the commentary: Miami: Of course the columns (they are columns. Columns are vertical, girders are horizontal, beams generally frame into girders) could have been out of seating area. That increases the span of the roof trusses, which adds steel weight which costs more. Baltimore: Eventually an inner lower fence will be added and probably some premium seating added. San Francisco: Bullpens in foul territory are always a terrible idea but the centerfield renovation was poorly done. Toronto: You nailed it. The exterior of the hotel looks cheap and it would not have cost much more to have changed the enclosure. Phoenix: Completely correct: neglected space, badly designed. Houston:: The structure supporting the curtainwall (not windows) is necessary and is actually pretty minimal.

[@LarryWeinreb]

The left field seating @ Truist is packed every game..,you want the Braves to remove seats that are always filled?

[@cutback7]

Well the stairs in the Oakland Coliseum were for the raiders as you can literally see in the old signage and they moved out. Plus there is no need to change anything when you don't get any fans anyway.

[@nickk7425]

The Bluejays have an actual hotel in their stadium outfield? That's kind of an interesting concept

[@uncletrilly3566]

I just heard you say "intensive purposes". You're a classic case of Dunning-Krueger.

[@zevison4019]

Can u design us a stadium!!!!!

[@Rayman11111]

He probably wouldn't like it either!

[@haleysimmons8743]

😂 ​@@Rayman11111

[@joemccullough4246]

The funniest thing about the coliseum stairs is that they don’t really make sense for football either. Great point on the windows at Rogders Center too

[@lazyidiotofthemonth]

The reason the Metrodome had a blank wall was because it was not originally intended to house the Twins, so when the Twins decided to join the Vikings in the Metrodome the bottom levels were mostly constructed, and they had to shove the field as far as they could into the corner to meet minimum dimensions for MLB stadiums.

[@scotttild]

Oracle renovations was just dreadful, it looks just disgusting in person. They could have put the bull pens underneath the stands and taken away some of the vendors somewhat like Chicago did. A little out of touch with the game but so what. They also could have put them behind right filed but they didn’t want to get rid of the free viewing area. They would have had room for at least one. They wrecked the charm IMO.

[@paladin677]

Bullpen mounds on the field of play are an unnecessary injury risk.

[@fuzzywarble]

For all 'intensive' purposes??!! Come on man.

[@keith96969]

That Camden yard fence ruins the whole park. Then people have the nerve to compare the stadium to PNC park or Petco or oracle that are significantly better.

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

It is like an ugly gouge taken out of an otherwise beautiful stadium. Like a rough draft that never got edited.

[@lightninlarry8936]

I kind of like the windows in the outfield of minute maid. It gives it a kind of retro classic look.

[@brothaman007]

Sometimes you complain about the dumbest stuff.

[@wahoo_punch7361]

That is why we watch. But there are some things that do make some sense

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Oracle Park: It was the only way to get the bullpens off the field without MAJOR renovations.(MLB and the Players' Union want on field bullpens gone) There's no room anywhere else, again, without MAJOR renovations. The Giants weren't going to remove seating from any other part of the park, not giving up ticket revenue

[@scotttild]

They could have done it a different way is what he is saying, that huge area in CF was simply storage they could have used that area for one and under the Right filed by the free viewing area for another. There was better options then what they did. It looks down right horrible IMO.

[@michaelbaucom4019]

@@scotttild under right field is premium seating,,they weren't giving up the ticket money

[@1mlb704]

#7 we had this same rule in kickball in middle school lmao, if it's above the brick line on the building it's a home run

[@charlesreidy2765]

Too many rows in the left field section? Are you afraid that someone might actually be able to afford to see a Braves game?

[@johnkelly6925]

The Reds did something similar to what the Angels did on the.1960s when they drew a line across the middle of the scoreboard and called ebony above that a home run

[@caseysmith544]

I agree with Houseton and the green but unfortunately Chicago Cubs have sued and/or planed copyright forcing other stadiums to remove climbing plants on walls. In American Family field/Miller Park, like a few of these stadiums taking out small disjointed upper decks that need to be removed from ballparks as filling places is an issue. I do agree about windows being in older pre 2005 big glass style for places made in an older 1970's to early 2000's design.

[@Tank4Life]

You're right about Progressive Field. Way too many drinking rails. They need to put those seats back in.

[@MannyLoxx2010]

You must have a bunch of drunks going to Cleveland games, Ginger! 😄😆

[@CH-tg6zq]

I think Petco Park is the nicest of all. I used to love the "beach" in the outfield, but at least the bar that they put in is not horribly unsightly. Thanks for all of your great videos. I love this channel!

[@sammiret4472]

The Metro dome had to have that configuration behind home plate. Those holes there were for the fans that kept the dome inflated! Don't you remember that?

[@bbmikej]

Kinda related to #4. All bullpens should either be vertical in the batter's eye or they should be under the stands like at Wrigley. I hate seeing a home run be hit only to land in a bullpen. Fans should be right there to catch all home runs.

[@cjones3710]

Beams are like the old Memorial Stadium pillars that supported the upper deck. Built quickly and lower cost. The views were blocked. Oriole Park is a gem, I hope they do not ruin it like the Indians trashed the Jake

[@Downindixie74]

Does he sound exactly like Mel Kiper or is it just me?

[@gregschmidt6227]

Columns "Beams"

[@G.C.Jones35]

The petco park renovation made it sooooooo much better. The sand was really bad and I'm really glad they fixed it.

[@verbalkint5450]

Agree, who wants to watch a ballgame from a big litter box? I'm sure they did market research before changing it.

[@DavidKRoebuck]

Was anything “disgusting” to Ginger in this?

[@verbalkint5450]

Nice list. Would be nice if you mentioned what city and/or team plays there for each one. American Family? Truist? no idea

[@lucaswells933]

What is your obsession with Tal’s Hill???

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

It was super cool.

[@bikeny]

It's no secret amongst my friends and family but the one thing I really, really hate about all stadiums and events is when they have what I have come to label as "Corporate Naming Rights Johns." In this case, johns = one half of the transaction that is called The World's Oldest Profession. To me, on a basic level, I don't like to be thought of as buying some chips because the brand decided to be john for a college football bowl game. Next is when reporters write about the events that take place in a joint with such a name, the story starts looking like an advertisement for said john. And these days the ncaa created brand new bowl games out of whole cloth just to sell the naming rights. Here in New York City have a stadium that has a bank's name plastered on it. At least we still have the Yankee name on their stadium. Boston has Fenway Park. As I understand it, Wrigley Field was for the gum folks. As I stopped caring about the Mets after the 1994 strike, I haven't really paid attention to every single new stadium that has come out, so a question: besides the 3 I mentioned, are there any other baseball stadiums that have old-fashioned names and not the names of johns who paid to name them. And here's something to think about w/r/t naming rights: How do all the johns measure the ROI of said deals? When you open a checking account at that bank whose name is on the stadium in Queens, if they ask why you chose them, do you say, "Well, I love the fact that you are the name of the stadium"? So, how does the bank justify spending the $20 Million per year? It's not like a cookie company puts out dollar-off coupons for their chocolate chip cookies and can then measure the returns of said coupons.

[@commandercody8786]

This dude saying “cork” instead of “quirk” is gonna make me lose it

[@NathanMoist]

If you played a drinking game and drink every time he mispronounced something you'd die of alcohol poisoning.

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

When did angles stadium redo that wall??

[@TheRaginCajun6]

I hate everything about the Coliseum but it's so ripe with potential visually. Why couldn't they do a similar renovation like Toronto. I agree with the hotel in Toronto. Paint the white dark blue and put tint on the hotel windows. Minute Maid is fine. Features I can't stand. The style of fence for the A's and Brewers. Scoreboards in centerfield Putting a yellow line about the fence with a continuous wall above it. Bullpens in front of bleachers horizontally. Gaps above the fence then a deck. Trust park is 100% fine.

[@matthewdubay1180]

Secretly hate. You just told the world. Do you know the meaning of the word secretly?

[@Grillinnap]

So why aren’t you an architect?

[@LocoDonaltron]

I hate how they build them way too big. It shouldn't require you to need the Hubble Telescope to watch a game from the last row of the upper deck at Yankee Stadium. 😂

[@cjones3710]

Pen in foil territory are great, but the players are babies because owners think they are protecting an investment, minimizing injury. They are not.

[@tpresto9862]

For #1, Loan Depot Park: Those are columns, not beams (my pet peeve as a building design professional)

[@rangerboy7877]

i agree with the windows in toronto

[@thundersportsgoalhorns]

Triples Alley is still there, it’s just shorter.

[@denelson83]

Sandy Eggo? Isn't that just a type of waffle served on a beach?

[@MICHST1978]

Beams do go up and down, columns do.

[@bazzer124]

Pretty much every top or bottom list is subjective. That's epic "duh." Like your input, though. Cheers....

[@whatlol_e]

well its not a secret anymore 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@grittyshaker]

No major league stadium should have the bullpen in foul territory

[@sammiret4472]

Marlins Park is NOT in South Beach!

[@purpraid451]

There's no crying in baseball.

[@taterbug2727]

Is it me or does he complain/hate about all this stuff in normal/unrelated videos he posts? I don’t think anything on this list was a secret.

[@jartstopsign]

Just so many damn corks, god I can't stand all these corks. Quirks.

[@mikes7446]

The don’t have retractable roofs cause you hate the Sun?

[@TBone31]

Who else wants DG to hit 100k?

[@agrofindastation]

Did i hear, "for all intensive purposes"?

[@MbgFire2067]

Secretly?? You talk about these things constantly…lol!

[@reganhatcher1579]

Raised no “rose” 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jardinero79]

I like the feature #10

[@CurtisDavis-w3k]

#HelloFanaticism!

[@hdfreekicker2341]

comment section is pressed for whatever reason, you know its his opinion right ? not yours lol we all have different opinions 🤣🤣

[@SteveGee1986]

Crazy, bc some of this is simply nonsense.

[@jdspreest]

you know what I hate about MLB stadiums? Retractable roofs

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

Rainouts are worse. Arizona heat and Texas and Florida humidity are worse. I think the roofs are ugly and soulless, even if the way they fold is nifty like in Toronto and Milwaukee, but better than not having them.

[@JohnBasedowYoda]

Dishoveled

[@darthandeddeu]

Could someone do a mockup without these issues?

[@Clancysway]

#7 is a L take