The BEST Stadiums in Minor League Baseball Pt. 2

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Today we're taking a look at some more of the best ballparks in Minor League Baseball! Comment below which of these listed is your favorite, or just share some of your favorite ballpark memories and which parks you'd like to see featured in a future video. I love reading your comments and welcome your feedback!
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0:00 Intro
1:52 Norfolk Tides
2:41 Dayton Dragons
3:07 Akron RubberDucks
3:47 OKC Baseball Club
4:33 Lehigh Valley IronPigs
5:05 Round Rock Express
6:17 Reno Aces
7:05 St. Paul Saints
7:39 Worcester Red Sox
8:30 Portland Sea Dogs
9:39 South Bend Cubs
10:46 Fresno Grizzlies
11:31 Lakeland Flying Tigers
12:01 Clearwater Threshers
12:33 Lake Elsinore Storm
13:09 Montgomery Biscuits
13:58 Beloit Sky Carp
14:36 Columbia Fireflies
15:06 San Antonio Missions
16:08 Outro

[@InformalGreeting]

OKC was the 89ers for years. It is in honor of the first land run in 1889 where settlers could claim land as a homestead. They are kind of trialing that name now, using it once a week. There's a good chance that is where they land next year. Glad you mentioned the park, absolutely one of my favorites. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles like pools and rides, but fantastic place to actually watch a game.

[@brendanhenne2860]

Love the videos, veteran of 47 MiLB parks myself. My top ones you didn’t mention are Scranton, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Winston-Salem

[@vermontmike9800]

I feel old. I remember when the St. Paul Saints were an independent franchise in the Northern League.

[@henrymeyer2207]

I remember games at Midway with Bill Murray as a kid. “Ugliest ballpark in America” if I remember correctly

[@josephengelbrekt483]

Saint Paul Saints games are always a good time. Here is a list I sourced of some of the shenanigans the team has done to keep fans entertained throughout the years. 1. The "Umpire-Safe House": In 1997, the Saints built a wooden house for umpires to protect them from fans' criticism. The house featured a screen door, flower boxes, and even a small doghouse for a stuffed dog. 2. Night of 1,000 Boos: In 2010, the Saints invited fans to vent their frustrations by booing various figures, including an actor dressed as a BP oil executive following the Deepwater Horizon spill. 3. Pig Mascots: Each season, the Saints introduce a new pig mascot with a quirky name, often related to current events or popular culture. Past names include "Stephen Colboar," "Notorious P.I.G.," and "Garrison Squealer." 4. Ball Pigs: The Saints have a tradition where a live pig delivers baseballs to the umpire. This quirky tradition has been a fan favorite and adds to the fun atmosphere at their games. 5. Funeral Giveaway: In 2010, the Saints gave away a funeral package worth $10,000 to one lucky fan. The package included a casket, embalming, a hearse, and a burial plot. 6. Ain’t Saints Night: This event allowed fans to confess their sins to a "priest" in exchange for forgiveness and a discount on tickets. Fans could also participate in a "Nuns with Guns" contest, shooting water pistols. 7. Bobblection: The Saints hold a "bobblehead election" every presidential election year, where fans can choose between bobbleheads of the major party candidates. The event generates buzz and engages fans in a fun and lighthearted way. 8. Airstream Trailer Press Box: The Saints have used an Airstream trailer as a press box, adding to the quirky charm of their ballpark experience. 9. Tweeting Wiener: The Saints introduced a mascot named "The Tweeting Wiener," a giant hot dog that roams the stadium tweeting live updates and interacting with fans on social media. 10. Toilet Seat Cushion Giveaway: To poke fun at traditional stadium giveaways, the Saints handed out toilet seat cushions to fans, highlighting their playful approach to promotions. 11. Earliest Start Time of Any Major League Game: On May 11, 2018, the Saints hosted a game that started at 5:30 AM, setting the record for the earliest start time in the history of major league baseball. This unusual start time was part of a promotion to cater to early risers and generate buzz around the team.

[@katherineberger6329]

2 important things here: Many of the above events happened before the Saints moved to their current home - Midway Stadium, the previous ballpark, billed itself as "The Ugliest Ballpark in America" (and having suffered on its aluminum bleachers in a hot summer day, I can agree with that), and also the Saints did not become the Twins' AAA affiliate until the 2021 season - up until the 2020 season they were an independent baseball team and arguably the most successful team in indie ball, originating in 1993 with the now-defunct Northern League before defecting to the American Association in 2005. The Saints also share their home stadium with a university team; CHS Field is also the home field of the Hamline University Pipers.

[@redtyrant24]

Maybe for your next video you could read off and talk about our favorite stadiums and the memories we've made there. My favorite is Arthur W Perdue Stadium where my Delmarva Shorebirds play. I grew up always within a 20minute drive of the Stadium so I regularly attended games and watch greats like Nick Markakis, and Manny Machado get their pro debuts for the Shorebirds. My greatest memory there came last year when I was chosen to umpire a High School game that was played at the stadium. Being a 3rd base Umpire at my local minor league stadium is a peak memory.

[@jordanroman841]

I worked at Coca Cola Park from 2012-2015. And I go to a lot of games there too. Excellent place to catch a ball game

[@thesaltjspodcast]

Shoutout to AT&T Park in Chattanooga -- home of the Reds' AA affiliate, the Lookouts, which was featured as the primary B-roll in both of your videos! The number of games I went to in just my first year living in the Scenic City was nuts. Not a special ballpark, but the views of the neighboring bridges over the Tennessee River and the next-door Tennessee Aquarium are awesome sights to be seen during a night game. Great place in a great town with even greater people.

[@joshbreithaupt2785]

I have been to a lot of Springfield cardinals games and Hammond's field is a great place to catch a game of Texas league baseball

[@DeniseMcLucas]

Check out the Kannapolis Cannonballers in North Carolina, Single A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Small town feel, with a modern vibe. Having been to over 20 minor league stadiums, this one is my favorite so far.

[@davidgilbert7789]

You Should check out Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, WA. Home of the Tacoma Raniers. It has been a AAA stadium since 1960. Seattle Mariners farm team.

[@TheDarkblade511]

Not sure if you covered this but the Greenville Drive also has a mini green monster.

[@jameslindsley3267]

I used to live in Montgomery but now I live in Huntsville so I go to alot of Trash Pandas games.

[@matthewfein]

Check out Sahlen Field in Buffalo, NY (Home of the Buffalo Bisons -- AAA of the Cleveland Guardians) and, Coolray Fiels in Lawrenceville, GA (Home of the Gwinnett Stripers -- AAA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves)

[@arandomdudeontheinternet5792]

The bisons are affiliated with the blue jays, not the guardians

[@ThatC1official]

I know you didn't do indy ball stadiums and their are some nice ones,Franklin field, impact field & even though it very small the depot at cleburne station is new and solid

[@coryspang7548]

Glad to see Day Air Ballpark on this list. Whenever I can, I go to Dragons baseball games.

[@Mattyman1987]

I live 5 minutes away from The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. It was such a huge deal when we got the team here in Allentown back in 2008. It also helps it is only an hour drive from Philly. Also, yeah, we have some of the best food menus in all of baseball period. I constantly leave the park 10 lbs heavier 😂

[@oXHALFSOUL87Xo]

They just build a beautiful lil ballpark in hagerstown md the team isn't affiliated anymore lost the low a nationals in 2021 but the new team and field is awesome and getting better

[@pricesparks2221]

Cool video. I've been going to Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery to see the Biscuits play since the first season in 2004. Many great memories there.

[@wdtaut5650]

You might visit some that are not so plush. Try the Pioneer League.

[@knox2tall]

Bud I've watched 2 of these to see if you put smokies stadium on the list. The team is getting a brand new stadium in a year or 2 so it may be a terrible park. But I've always enjoyed it when I drive to watch. Taking my son to his first game there at some point this szn

[@Flk0217]

Man, both Cody and Five Points doing Sec Taylor dirty. Sec Taylor Field at Principal Park- Iowa Cubs (AAA Chicago affiliate). If you’re sitting in left field you get a perfect view of the iconic Gold Dome of the state capitol, if you’re sitting in right field you get the Des Moines skyline. Confluence of the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers.

[@ethanbenfield2285]

Still no fluor field??? It mimicks the red sox wall as well so you had a perfect spot here to put it.

[@calebtong9347]

Fifth Third Bank Field home of the Toledo Mudhens

[@jskelly1979]

Shout out the the Oakland Coliseum, home to the Oakland A's and the largest stadium to host a Minor League quality team. They'll be at a better stadium in Sacramento and I hope they get stuck there to really give it to that trashy owner, John Fisher!

[@chacemoog3134]

can you do a video of the WCBL ballparks? Seamen Stadium for Okotoks was voted the #1 collegiate summer league stadium in North america

[@mikeschiesel2852]

When it comes to stadiums and teams right on a border, Sahlen Field and the Buffalo Bisons are right on the Canadian border, with the Peace Bridge to Fort Erie, Ontario very close by.

[@ryleemcintosh]

Shocked SRP Park hasn’t made the list!

[@allrise-99]

I hope if you do another you can check out TD Bank ballpark! This is my local stadium and I love everything about it!

[@garrettputman291]

Smokies Stadium is a beautiful ballpark I'm sad to see it go

[@kirkwoita8840]

I will give love to all 3 stafiums in my home state, the Home of the CWS Charles Schwab field in Omaha also in the Omaha metro is Werner Park the home of the Royals AAA affiliate the Omaha Storm Chasers. Then in Lincoln an amazing multi team complex is Haymarket Park and Bowlin Stadium which combined university, city, and private money to house the University of Nebraska baseball and softball fields, plus the baseball field is shared by the American Association Lincoln Saltdogs.

[@theadventuresoftherestedtr3518]

Check out Fluor Field in Greenville, SC - home of the High-A Greenville Drive (Boston Red Sox). South Carolina has a few great minor league ballparks: Joe Riley Park in Charleston; Segra Park in Columbia as you mentioned in this video; Pelicans Park in Myrtle Beach; and a new one coming soon to Spartanburg for the Rangers Low-A team (Spartanburgers)

[@SechristCircus]

Joe Riley Park was the first minor league baseball park I attended. It just felt instantly classic to me. I loved going there every chance I could.

[@theadventuresoftherestedtr3518]

@@SechristCircus Did you ever run into Bill Murray at a game? It was awesome whenever he was there. I miss those boiled peanuts. You don’t get those at Coors Field.

[@SechristCircus]

@@theadventuresoftherestedtr3518 unfortunately no, but you wouldn't know it from the staff. From the field workers to the announcers booth, they gave 100% everytime.

[@Zach3ry]

Coolray field

[@tylerdavis127]

Dayton has one of the best ballparks in all of MILB.

[@sethbarrett4223]

Gwinnett, augusta & savannah

[@stephenmorris7949]

GABP is almost in ky

[@VaCRAYtion]

Loves these

[@vermontmike9800]

As far as other close border ballparks…Great American in Cincinnati, as most of the Ohio river ironically belongs to Kentucky.

[@osutuba]

No mention of Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis, NC?

[@andrewmaiewski4743]

Were you originally from New England? Seeing as you pronounced Worcester correctly.

[@vermontmike9800]

Is Dayton still the only two tier single A ballpark?

[@codyrobbins2832]

Principle Park for the Iowa Cubs. would love a mention or is it a bad park?

[@CodyWhite210]

It’s a GREAT park, as are so many in MiLB. Stay tuned for a future part 3 to this series.

[@codyrobbins2832]

@@CodyWhite210 awesome that's my hometown Ball Park!

[@Bradymiller30]

121 FINANCIAL BALLPARK

[@paulkowald4057]

Wtf why.is okc not have a name just like the commanders did for time

[@CodyWhite210]

Has to do with re-branding from the OKC Dodgers to something more local to OKC. They just dropped the Dodgers name altogether and adopted the “OKC Baseball Club” name for at least the 2024 season, but will likely have a new name by 2025. dodgersnation.com/the-dodgers-triple-a-oklahoma-city-name-change-explained/2024/02/21/#

[@paulkowald4057]

@@CodyWhite210 why the go back to RedHawks

[@CodyWhite210]

That I couldn’t tell ya 🤷‍♂️

[@psychorabbitt]

I'm glad to see you include Polar Park, but way to butcher pronouncing Worcester. It's pronounced Wuss (like you're calling someone a wuss) ter. It's not that hard. That being said - the skyline around it will look a lot better once all of the construction around it is finished. Because where the stadium sits now and everything around it was just old warehouses and factories up until just a couple of years ago.