My TOP 5 MLB ballparks

[@davkatjenn]

So glad that you think so highly of PNC park. It is a fabulous place to watch a game and is the only stadium in MLB that only has two levels. Yes, the views of downtown and the Clemente Bridge are wonderful. I love the fact that out past center field they have a statue of Clemente and out past the left field line of the stadium they have a statue of Stargell but the one I love the most is outside the stadium, in front of home plate and it is a statue of Honus Wagner. This is just one of the real winners in all of sports.

[@Realistic316]

PNC Park is awesome….that close view of the bridge, water, and city

[@donsemo4804]

Petco park also has the San Diego Convention Center across the street. Home of the original Comic-Con. Parking on game day downtown sucks, but has a great trolley system to and from games.

[@thekyledebacker]

Glad to hear the Petco shoutout. Longtime bay area resident so I appreciate the giants and A’s in their own light but there’s something special about an 80 degree night game in SD after the beach and tacos and the gaslamp. I go to SD basically once every other year to catch a Padres game and experience the city.

[@michaelgriffith6410]

My top 5 5. Oracle park 4. Pnc 3 dodger 2 fenway 1. Wrigley Top 3 goes to oldest parks that maintained it theough time n look as good as ever

[@themaestro3034]

Dodger stadium is a dump. Bunch of smurf fans too

[@ldfreitas9437]

No Oracle? You suck!

[@4touchdowns1game29]

Meh Dodger stadium and Wrigley suck tho. Never been to Fenway but I'd assume it's the same as Wrigley. Yea it's cool and historic but the amenities, seating, views etc suck big time. Places like Petco and oracle and leagues ahead in terms of experience in the park.

[@richpayne3863]

@@4touchdowns1game29 I agree

[@spider_hoss]

I went to Wrigley in 2013 and I thought it was a dump. The concourses were dungeons, the seats were not that great. Camden Yards to me is the gold standard.

[@ag5795]

Excellent video. I’ve been to 16 ballparks so far. I’d rank my top 5 like this (keeping in mind PNC and Camden Yards are still on the to do list). 1 Fenway and Wrigley tied. I can’t choose between these two but they’re clearly the best fan experience you’ll get. 3. Oracle Park. 4. Coors Field. 5. Yankee Stadium. Honorable mention: Oakland County Colesium - Best fans

[@joebats4872]

Have you been to petco? If not, it’s a must!

[@sclark80209]

That list is about in line with mine. I've been to 19 of the active parks. Pittsburgh is my #1

[@noahpreston845]

I’ve been to none

[@brockman562]

Oracle Park. oceanfront view. nuff said. PNC is nice too.

[@EzraFischer09]

Who would ever want to watch the Pirates right now?

[@rockyracoon3233]

@@EzraFischer09 . Wouldn't matter to me, they have a beautiful stadium!

[@trumphatesyou]

@@rockyracoon3233 It would be so much better if Bob Nuttbag didnt own the team and is so committed to sucking

[@gpturner0924]

The cool thing about T-Mobile Park is that the roof is actually a canopy that floats above the stadium on separate infrastructure built on top of the walls, and not an enclosure, so even when it's closed, it's still considered an outdoor park, and it feels like it. Also, I think Nationals Park is at least an honorable mention when you consider location, team, fans, and actual features inside the stadium.

[@legendarylawgz5315]

How does SF get away with no parking? 1 word: BART

[@brodiebrazil]

i'd argue MUNI + the ferry system are more important to them than bart is.

[@californiamade5608]

BART+MUNI+FERRY

[@piercehubbard4086]

Just don’t take the Civic Center station to get home, and if you do for the love of god don’t pull out cash at the atm after a night game. You’re a block for the tenderloin, people have been killed over a $5 crack rock. Just board at Montgomery, it’s a straight shot up 3rd to Market.

[@Aquariusmoon-xxv]

Caltrain for us coming from peninsula!

[@effend446]

I live in Phoenix now. But PNC Park will always be my favorite. And it’s not just because I’m originally from Western Pennsylvania. Now if Bob Nutting would invest in making the Pirates great again.

[@piercehubbard4086]

Didn’t he pocket the team’s share of the luxury tax pool?

[@PSCA1988]

No, it is because you are from western PA.

[@MrCornpuffer]

I’ve been to 25 ballparks through 2021 and this is almost my exact top 5. Mine goes in order Pittsburgh, San Diego, Baltimore, Boston, and Chicago (NL). I haven’t been to San Francisco yet, but I have a feeling it will crack the top 3 once I do visit.

[@paulamoya7956]

S.F Oracle Park is a shrine !

[@jeffc1347]

"How ballparks do it with no parking...I don't know how they do that" There are things things called trains and buses lmao

[@willrichards1118]

I would replace Fenway with Wrigley. Those Fenway Park seats were the most uncomfortable seats I ever sat in my life. Wrigleyville presents a better game day atmosphere as well. Coors Field in Denver is high on my list as well. Right in the LoDo district with the Rocky Mountains as the back drop. Kauffmann Stadium where the Royals play is a really nice park for it being one of the older ones.

[@piercehubbard4086]

I have to agree with you, and disclaimer I am a Rockies fan, but that’s not why Coors is in my top 5. It’s 27 years old now, one of the oldest parks in all of MLB all of a sudden, but it always feels new, and it totally transformed LoDo from a drug addict/ homeless haven to some of the most precious real estate. I don’t live there anymore but I watch about 80 games a season. When they play in Denver I miss the city, the mountains, and the huge clouds. Also the 30min afternoon thunderstorms in the summer that go away and with the sun shining you get that great rain smell. I’ve been to a few games at Kauffman Stadium as one of my good childhood friends lives in Kansas City. I’ve been to multiple games before the renovation and after. The renovation made it feel a lot newer and up to speed but I wish they would have brought the walls in like 25ft. It’s a pitcher’s paradise and where home runs go to die. Some people love pitching duels, and while I like the occasional one, I like to see games of power display. What Perez accomplished last season almost hitting 50 bombs there is almost legendary.

[@briandaly42]

Fenway is a dump.aisles are too small.seats are tiny.not a great place for 3 hour game.thumbs down

[@briandaly42]

YANKEE STADIUM IS GREAT PLACE.I SIT IN UPPER DECK IN RIGHT FIELD .IT HAS GREAT FOOD TOO.HARD ROCK CAFE IN RIGHT FIELD

[@bradlehman217]

The facination with Fenway is confounding. Aside from the usual "it's historic" To which I say big deal. Bad sight lines. Uncomfortable seats. Completely uninspired concessions. Stupidly expensive. The structural columns in the way. Dirty. Replace the damn thing!!!!!

[@tlazarovitz]

That list would be fairly inline with mine, though I have yet to visit Padres or Orioles parks yet. I would throw in an honorable mention for the Tiger's stadium. I was surprisingly impressed with it.

[@pdxfootball]

Best ballpark ranking vid ive seen. really well done. subbed

[@brodiebrazil]

thank you parker!

[@jasonleetaiwan]

#1 is always Dodger Stadium for me, I have only been to 8 stadiums though. Busch in St. Louis is gorgeous. Citi Field in Flushing is pretty awesome also. Oakland never gets any love, haha.

[@ldfreitas9437]

Dodger Stadium with its noise, drunk fans...no thank you to a 1962 Jetson's type structure.

[@4touchdowns1game29]

​@@ldfreitas9437right I'm a so cal resident now living in sf. Dodger stadium is horrible, not even comparable to petco, oracle or even angel stadium. Never got why people like dodger stadium just like Wrigley. Yea they are old and historic but other than that they suck.

[@joebats4872]

@@4touchdowns1game29yeah dodger stadium sucks. Definitely the worst ball park in the NL West. They have some good ones! Petco, Oracle, and Coors are awesome! Chase field gets a bad wrap but it’s super nice!

[@_ericescobedo]

All three NL ballparks in Cali mentioned, Brodie’s like “AL Cali ballparks, step your game up!”

[@brodiebrazil]

good point, didn't think about it that way! but for years with Candlestick & Jack Murphy,.. the NL west was hurting

[@MultiBaseball1010]

Great list. I can’t argue with any of these.

[@ldfreitas9437]

Kezar Stadium, the 49ers old home, was also in a neighborhood in San Francisco. Hardly any parking, yet 60,000 could fill the place when the 49ers had great teams and great rivals, especially in the 1950s. Still there, redone to hold 10,000 for mostly high school football.

[@Old_Foxy_Grandpa]

You should have included Wrigley. It's a fabulous stadium. Reminds me of Oaks Park, home of the Oakland Oaks.

[@mm4forever]

1)ebbets field 2) Connie Mack stadium 3)Tiger stadium 4) comisky field 5) Wrigley Facts

[@davkatjenn]

Very retro, I love it. How about Shibe Park, the Polo Grounds, Forbes Field and Crosley Field?

[@timschmidt3784]

We saw a Royals' game at Kauffman Stadium. Great place to see a game. You can still tailgate in the massive parking lot and the fountians in the outfield set it apart. Petco in San Diego is also a top-tier baseball venue with lots of character.

[@frankk.7761]

Guarantee rate field white Sox.

[@andrewortiz5917]

I agree with your Top 5. I also include food selections in my ranking. Target Field is also a nice park as well

[@effend446]

9:14 I think PETCO Park should have been turned to face San Diego Bay. Would have made for a better scenic view IMO.

[@brodiebrazil]

probably couldn't due to sunlight/shadows.

[@piercehubbard4086]

And would remain as hard to hit at as the day it opened. Before they started building skyscrapers around Petco that block the ocean air, it was virtually impossible to hit home runs at Petco.

[@Old_Foxy_Grandpa]

Wrigley field is next to several streetcar lines. You don't need a car to get there. But they ruined a perfectly good Statler Bros song "When they turn on the lights in Wrigley field, I'll be coming back to you.

[@teijebrouwer]

My top 5: 5. Busch stadium 4. Dodger Stadium 3. Fenway Park 2. Wrigley Field 1. Oracle Park

[@bookwormsurfer]

Go A's been to them all, Fenway today. But Oakland you RULE. OUR #1.

[@grantzimmerman2599]

I am DYING to get to a Giants game. I’m a Pirates fan, so I love PNC. I know Oracle looks about the same, so I know I will love it.

[@piercehubbard4086]

It’s definitely worth it if you can make it. I lived in SF for almost 7 years working in tech. I would always go to games when my team was playing (The Rockies), it’s a great experience and has great food! The crab sandwich using garlic bread is a real treat. I just wouldn’t go there wearing any Dodgers gear, and if you are a Dodgers fan keep it to yourself. I’ve seen a lot of drunk fights breakout.

[@pauldouglas4158]

My least favorite baseball experience was the LA Colosseum in 1958 watching through the smog

[@christopherdeguilio6375]

I've never been to a better ballpark than Fenway... But you are right about the seats. Oldest in the league and I have to say that the right field grandstand may be the worst section in baseball as far as the actual seating and view. (I've been in much worse sections as far as total experience is concerned...I'm lookin' at you, Dodger Stadium bleachers...and as a Red Sox fan, I feared for my life more than once in the old Yankee Stadium upper tiers!)

[@brendas.1374]

I love Target Field!

[@GrahamSlam]

Petco Park got rid of the sand pit.

[@3van52_5]

wait really

[@wongadventures4411]

you should do a Top NFL 5 stadiums: Packers Lambeau field, Vikings US bank stadium, Raiders Allegiant Stadium, Cowboys Att stadium, Rams chargers Sofi stadium just to name a few Wish the 49ers could do a complete makover and redesign their stadium and place it in mission bay, if the warriors didnt build chase center. Understand traffic would have been complete nightmare on sunday and mondays

[@rskrilly]

Coors Field should be in place of Safeco/T-Mobile

[@michaelshevlane9132]

Seconded!

[@JungMeezy]

💯

[@boohoohoohoo]

Curious if you considered the food at all? If so, that would make sense why Petco Park is in there... some of the best stadium food there is around. Seafood, birria, and you can even get Din Tai Fung there which is insane.

[@Borijax]

Good 5 picks. Houston and New York I guess they felt short to your list.

[@aussiedaboii1175]

eh New York is ok but ya i like houston's

[@dominicanball2361]

My top 5: 5. Camden Yards 4. PNC Park 3. Petco Park 2. Coors Field 1. Oracle Park Both Fenway Park and Wrigley Field are kinda overrated imo (still are located in 7th and 8th place respectively). Also, Dodger Stadium is WAY too overrated and is barely at top 15, though it is better than a lot of ballparks.

[@carseye1219]

I'm just barely into double figures in the # of parks I visited, so I can't really speak to all of them and, from people I know that have been to the parks on your list, seem to concur. I will say a couple of things about places from my life. A native Clevelander, I saw Jacobs right after it opened, then, not for a long time, but went to Progressive last year, and it hasn't aged a bit. I also lived in Tampa for a few years and could always get free and/or cheap tickets to Rays games and actually enjoyed the air-conditioned comfort and the relaxed atmosphere of not very avid fans. Now, the closest MLB to me is the Bay Area. Like going to Giants games, but practically have to take out mortgages to afford it.

[@mikekeeler6362]

Candlestick

[@michaelshevlane9132]

There seems to be a very general consensus as to the top 10-12 parks (everyone orders them differently), then a middle class of rather generic stadiums, then the two terrible ones (Oakland and Tampa) usually at the bottom. Of the seven I have been to: 1. Coors 2. Petco 3. Great American 4. Kauffman 5. Dodgers Stadium 6. Chase Field 7. Oakland Coliseum Would like to go to: 1. Oracle 2. Wrigley 3. PNC

[@joemlakar8310]

Target Field is #1, Angel Stadium #2.

[@SuperCarFan-we2ug]

No it aint

[@AppleJuice-eo4gh]

That’s the most random irrelevant stadium

[@doesanyonehavegum327]

Absolutely not😂

[@howie9751]

Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Not the fanciest, but it looks and feels like baseball, not an amusement center.

[@Richcool]

the backdrops of both parks are amazing

[@carlosrodriguez5900]

What’s better PNC night or day?

[@dogcowrph]

Not that anyone would put Oakland Coliseum on a “best of” list.

[@myleslivingston6971]

Dang you don’t have Kauffman stadium in KC

[@jeffa818]

That’s a clean looking stadium

[@snee3470]

Hi Brodie, What maps did you use in this video? Like your uploads! Greetings from Europe

[@brodiebrazil]

using apple maps here. i believe i might have said "google earth" by mistake. thanks for watching from so far away!

[@summitsandiego3160]

When it comes down to best ballpark location hands down it has to be Petco Park. Right in the middle of downtown and plenty of parking and transit all the way to the stadium!!!

[@jamesbonds6508]

How can you Not have Wrigley Not in the top 5 I have been to all Of them

[@milesmayhem5440]

Maybe not. But it is the MLB’s Last Dive Bar.

[@stevenmccart5455]

It may not be as old as Fenway or Wrigley but , Dodger stadium is the third oldest park in MLB. Wrigley lost a lot of its charm with me when they blocked the view from the roofs accross the street and , then built bleachers on the roofs.

[@bobbowie9350]

Original is a loose term to these places . They've been added on over time. Even Wrigley's lower bowl have been completely renovated

[@Tu_Padre31]

In terms of beauty san francisco or san diego are my top stadium. In terms of historical greatness, fenway is my go to. For a century old stadium, it has a such a modern feel to it still, especially on TV. Absolutely beautiful for its age. In terms of the overall package, dodgers stadium has to be #1, especially due to the crowds. Anyone who says baseball is dying needs to simply attend a dodgers game. The largest capacity stadium, and for good measure, the largest attendance annually. Even when a last place team with no star power is visiting, you can expect 40k to 50k. That's more fans than most teams can expect with the Yankees visiting their stadium. An average dodgers crowd packs Tropicana field TWICE. what the dodgers draw on a Tuesday night, is what alot of teams struggle to draw during a whole week of home stand... those crowds and that massive stadium make you feel like you're at THE event of the town. With the angels and Padres close by, southern California bleeds baseball.

[@willrobinson4976]

I think you can absolutely judge or give an opinion on ballparks you haven't been to; it happens all the time. There is enough information, pictures, videos, and virtual tours out there to do a pretty good job. Or, you can have two different categories, parks you been to list and your list of parks in general. Plus, it's not that serious, just have fun with it in making a list, and let your subscribers be the judge.

[@jeremylando40]

I’ve only been to six and St. Louis is my top ballpark it is a must as a baseball fan

[@peterpham3564]

How do you like your elgato streaming deck?

[@brodiebrazil]

Absolutely love it! Have two. One for sounds another for video cuts

[@fernandobarrera6440]

The only thing i hate more than going to wrigley is leaving. Its brutal getting out of that area after a game.

[@michaelmilitello5644]

Not putting wrigley field in the top 5, especially after renovations, is unforgivable.

[@PrimarySweeper13]

#1: Oakland

[@staciemohler4624]

I’m not sure but I think you may be a A’s fan not 100% sure what makes me think that

[@HOYHOYproductions]

@@staciemohler4624 it’s a joke

[@trumphatesyou]

Good joke

[@PrimarySweeper13]

@@trumphatesyou thanks

[@trumphatesyou]

@@PrimarySweeper13 My team has one of the best ballparks in MLB and the owner has no intentions of winning. Plus he owns ski resorts where he treats his employees like crap! Any guesses?

[@stephanfenton4352]

Target Field?

[@tram84mvp]

PNC Park #1

[@robertw.previdi5450]

I thought based on your criteria for sure number one would be Wrigley Field. Have you not been there? It is a religious experience. The place is a church. It is absolutely hands down the best. I would agree with those who say Fenway as well. The choice between the two is whether you like something a bit more symmetrical or if you like the American or National league more. But for me there is no finer ballpark than Wrigley Field anywhere on the planet. It sits in a neighborhood; you've got to take the L to get there. It is great! I've been looking at the UK and there are some great stadiums there too. Anfield, Turf Moor, St. James Park, Craven Cottage. And in football I'd say Lambeau, LA Memorial Coliseum and the Rose bowl and for more modern Hard Rock. I like simple, real grass and something that speaks to the environment around the team and site. And your choice of PNC I am okay with because PNC does just as you laid out has all the pieces fitting nicely, the team, the setting, the simple design, the retro feel from Forbes Field. PNC is my second choice with Fenway my third choice. Number one is clearly Wrigley and I order you to go!

[@lauradexplorer42]

Wrigley does not need parking. People use the red line to get to the park which is easier.

[@michaelgriffith6410]

Been to wrigley many many many times 3 ways they draw n sell out 1. U jump the train from city n drops u right off nice n easy 2 its all neighborhood n these die hards in the neighborhoods go every day n night plus its very walkable 3 tons n tons of parking. U wont see parking lots like that but people rent out the driveways and lots all over the area

[@SuperCarFan-we2ug]

Pnc and Busch stadium are the top 2

[@akeffo]

Pittsburgh is the best. Bad team but great stadium.

[@tylerlittle499]

Minute made has always been my favorite park

[@PrinceChaloner]

9:27 No longer they got rid of it, it's now a party deck..

[@riverview9320]

How some Oracle park is so much more comfortable than Candlestick - that everyone says had rough cold wind etc.?

[@iris2633-1MHz]

Agree with Camden. Oracle Park needs to be further down the list because 1) Gnats and 2) it's a Camden cookie cutter ballpark. Fenway is great but it's an awful place to be wearing an A's jersey, surrounded by Massholes. Camden first, Wrigley second, T-Mobile in Seattle third, Petco fourth, and THEN Fenway for me. The Church of Baseball jumps to #1 if there are no Red Sox fans in it.

[@ljl4063]

I've been to 2

[@mikekeeler6362]

And it's the hardest City to drive in I drive a truck over the road that place ranks is the worst

[@Detailingcrazy]

If you even consider mentioning the Oakland Collisium in this list you should be committed. Also, Las Vegas A`s sounds good doesn't it.

[@fleabaglane]

Cleveland Giants Orioles Pittsburgh Twins Kansas City* Houston San Diego Bigger Mets Boston * Cubs* St Louis Nyy * Fixed older parks great

[@bobray8637]

No Pnc is similar to Oracle, but also very different

[@heathpanter896]

You really need to go see truist park.. with it's battery and the chop house. But I guess because the Braves play there no one gives it any credit

[@natureb1995woooo]

Camden yards has horrible views. It does not deserve to be that high.

[@tommytrinder.1226]

Been to 30 MLB parks.Missing new Rangers,SD,Angels and Dodger Stadium.My top five in order Fenway Park,Wrigley Field,PNC Park,SF and Seattle.Baltimore would be top five ahead of Seattle if the city werent such a dangerous,crime ridden hellhole.

[@mikekeeler6362]

In 30 years they will have to replace Oracle Park

[@ll4680]

Petco park is the best

[@aussiedaboii1175]

I cant rlly rank mine bc ive only been to Dodger Stadium, Angel Stadium, and Fenway

[@ney7515]

Crotona park in the Bronx is the best

[@nikolatesla5553]

I'm of the opinion that Fenway is the most overrated ballbark in baseball. Food is lousy. Lots of funky seats.

[@pepawg2281]

Fenway park is very overrated imho!

[@DeadMan0510]

Camden yards is the best ballpark was just there to watch the boys clinch the playoffs n beat Tampa

[@ldfreitas9437]

No Oakland stadium at Jack London Square is going to top Oracle Park! No one needs to drive to a Giants game. There's Cal Train, ferries, the Muni, busses. NO need to drive there at all! And why does Brodie Brazil make such an issue about being able to drive to a game? There's not that many EVs on the road yet, and most cars are just blowing co2 out of their tail pipes, creating more global warming!

[@tomsurber2293]

Wrigley not in your top 5? Yeah, right ...

[@mikepuncsak7297]

If renovation can be done to dodger stadium...the Coliseum is overdue -and in the name thats all good and holy-GET RID OF MT DAVIS!!!

[@bobbowie9350]

I'm glad you didn't put any erector set looking ballparks like Citizens Bank, Great American, etc . Hate those

[@Jason-mp4ep]

Yankee stadium and Oakland Coliseum are underrated

[@firebird6522]

This is pretty much the same list that everyone else puts up. No surprises, no deviations, nothing different from any of the other countless lists out there already. What's the point? If you had said something like "Oh, I may be alone in this, but I loved the Reds stadium" or "I know everyone else loves PNC but I thought it sucked and here's why..." then I might have gotten something interesting and useful from this. As it is... well... it's essentially just a copy and paste.

[@coolbreeze4249]

Seattle is #1 and it’s not close imo

[@robmccaig9269]

you cant do a list best parks you no see them all and you dont mention the ones you havent been too but san fran is # 1

[@Tank4Life]

I agreed with everything till you got to Petco. It's one of the worst ballparks in all of baseball. Terrible design.

[@fleabaglane]

Ht has Bart

[@robertw.previdi5450]

Didn't they kick people out of their neighborhood to build this in a parking lot? And didn't they leave Brooklyn? Can never cheer for them and the NY Giants that play in SF. Sorry.

[@Dougiefresh06]

No, trust me. The Dodgers need a new stadium. I love Petco Park. You forgot to mention the little kid ball park they have in the outfield there. Kids play all game long. It's a beautiful park

[@ec6951]

No, trust me, Dodger Stadium is a gem and the Dodgers don't need any "new" stadium. #1 Stadium out there! Go Dodgers!

[@DmanUSA1]

Baltimore definitely has a really cool stadium too bad it's in a s*** hole of a city

[@LoveBrunz]

Lol lame excuse for T-Mobile Park 😂

[@tylermettler1984]

Been to 7 stadiums. I might be in the minority here but Pittsburgh is a tad bit overrated.