The BEST Minor League Baseball Stadiums

[@BAKER22-l4u]

The majority of Bull Durham was filmed IN Durham, NOT Asheville...Do your RESEARCH!! You look FOOLISH

[@CodyWhite210]

Thank you for your COMMENT

[@wolfgamingnetwork3542]

Actual fact about McCormick Field In the late 50's it hosted stock car racing and in 58 hosted a Nascar Grand National series (now the Cup Series) race

[@truckrboat]

He only said it was a filming location for the movie. He didn’t say how much of it was filmed there. But part of the movie was filmed there

[@averyzibolsky2091]

why are you so mad?

[@InformalGreeting]

One person looks foolish- but it isn't who you think it is. Particularly since he did address the stadium you're so angry about.

[@ethan_benfield]

One of my personal favorites that wasnt mentioned is Fluor Field in Greenville SC. The dimensions are a replica of fenway and you can sit on their slightly shorter green monster, which is really cool for a minor league park.

[@sawsebawse2000]

Yeah, ridiculous he throws trashville and charlotte in the list but not Greenville

[@CarharttCowboy]

Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver BC is a hidden gem. Great setting at Queen Elizabeth Park, beautiful site lines especially on a summer evening. The Canadians set attendance records every year

[@robserrano8971]

Dayton Dragons have a gr8 atmosphere and fan experience is amazing.

[@robserrano8971]

I went to a few games in 2000s all over Pennsylvania. ALTOONA, ERIE, SCRANTON, HARRISBURG, LANCASTER, YORK, READING AND ALLENTOWN. All classic ballparks. Minor League Hockey in PA isn't bad either. READING ROYALS, HERSHEY BEARS, W-B/S PENGUINS, AND LEHIGH VALLY PHANTOMS.

[@jeremylando40]

Honestly Hershey sets the bar for minor league hockey and the Royals show what not to do

[@robs531]

P N C Field REALLY got great with their remodel!

[@derekweaver6384]

​@jeremylando40 it's important to remember that Hershey and Reading are not the same level of hockey and can not be compared to each other. I have been to 7 or 8 ECHL arenas so far, plan to eventually visit all of them. But so far out of the 7 or 8, Reading is the 3rd best

[@jeremylando40]

@@derekweaver6384 that’s a low bar maybe I’m just jaded by being local but the team is run like a circus and it’s honestly a chore going to games anymore and they are jacking up prices again

[@derekweaver6384]

@@jeremylando40 I'm local too. Hell I'm a Royals Season Ticket Holder. As bad as you think the Royals organization is, it's no where close to as bad as others

[@mrb4691]

As someone who grew up in Vancouver and saw many games at the Nat, it's nice to see it get some love!

[@ZackEvans71]

Look at Flour Field home of the Boston Red Sox affiliate Greenville Drive. It has the minor-league big green monster in left field and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson’s home that he lived and died in on the first base side just outside the park.

[@triadmad]

I've been to Altoona's ballpark multiple times since it opened, and just about every time, I find myself becoming mesmerized by the roller coaster.

[@sharonzito113]

Going to watch the Omaha Cardinals play at Rosenblatt Stadium with my dad is a great memory. It was also home to the College World Series until it was torn down a number of years ago. Part of the bleacher seating was moved to the baseball field at my high school in Council Bluffs Iowa, allowing the stadium to live on, in a way. Now, as an Albuquerque resident, it was great to see the Isotope’s park make your list. The views of the Sandia and Manzano mountains are the perfect backdrop for watching a ball game. It was home to the Albuquerque Dukes(LA Dodgers AAA) before and the ‘Topes (Rockies)now. Between Omaha and Albuquerque I’ve been blessed to see many great players both playing in the CWS and working up through the minors. Thanks for the video!!

[@Bizarreboy10]

So glad that my hometown ballpark Baseballtown (Reading, PA) made the list. There’s so much history in that ballpark it’s a must visit if you’re a baseball fan.

[@dremin15]

I grew up going to AutoZone Park in Memphis a few times a year, man it’s such an incredible ballpark. I moved half a decade ago but I can’t wait to visit back and see a game

[@nicholemagenta]

Fresno has a great park for the Fresno Grizzlies which is single A now, and the Sacramento River Cats has nice views especially with the river and the tower bridge.

[@robserrano8971]

QC RIVER BANDITS have an amazing ballpark, too. Dey have a wonderful bridge and ferris wheel 🎡.

[@jaydawg2023]

Love this! I am European and try to visit the US every year. I ALWAYS make sure to visit a minor league game. Most recent: Lakeland Flying Tigers in Lakeland, FL and Palm Beach Cardinals in Jupiter, FL. Also visited the Binghamton Rumble Ponies last year (NY state).

[@CodyWhite210]

Any notable European ballparks you might recommend? 👀

[@dezza2001]

Sahlen Field in Buffalo, Triple A for the Blue Jays, is a great view with the interstate going by in the outfield

[@logangreer001]

As a Utahn, I grew up watching baseball at Smith's Ballpark (though it has gone by many names through the years). This is even where the then SLC Trappers had a 29 game winning streak in 1987. That is still the longest streak in baseball! Sadly, the Bees are moving elsewhere in the valley within a year or two, leaving the ballpark empty. We dont really know what will happen to it, but many locals (especially long-term residents) want to repurpose the structure just to maintain some of that history.

[@dsarmy1]

My parents took me to some Trappers games. At that time it was known as Derek’s field. Baseball has been played there for over 100 years. They do have plans for it. It looks like at least a partial tear down and used for women’s sports only. It’s really sad!

[@MikeP2055]

I went to a lot of Trappers games at Derks Field as a kid. Somewhere around here is my hat with the 29 on it. I'm bummed about the Bees' move from Smith's Ballpark.

[@savagefund7706]

Smith's Ball Park is not one of the newest and didn't open in 1994 like it says in the video. It opened in 1927 and reopened in 1947 after a 1946 fire. 1994 is when it was renamed as Smith's

[@dsarmy1]

@@savagefund7706 It was actually totally demolished in the early nineties and was built new and opened in 1994 as Franklinquest field. Smith’s bought the naming rights in the 2010’s.

[@ARYZEMusic]

Been to this stadium and 100% agree it's a great experience

[@kevinhover461]

Disappointed to not see Sahlen Field in Buffalo. Home to the Blue Jays during Covid; this EXPANDABLE ballpark was the inspiration for Camden Yards.

[@TheWill.Suttie45]

Agreed

[@cash8137]

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[@BallparkMark]

McCormick Field is a must visit. Spend a few extra bucks and sit in the dugout suites.

[@dmacfan20]

Also been to many a game in Little Rock. Got to see Trout play a few games years back when I was visiting family. It was wild. It’s such a great ballpark too for potentially meeting players with the way the locker rooms are set up from the field.

[@robserrano8971]

Portland had a classic ballpark until it became home to the TIMBERS. The light rail runs along it. I saw it in 2000 before all the changes happened.

[@FranBushardt]

A Few Years Back, Sahlen Field Home of the AAA Buffalo Bisons was Rated as the Top MINOR LEAGUE Stadium in the USA!!

[@burgon.g82]

Really glad to see the love for Asheville and Charlotte as a western north carolinian! Hope you rank milb logos soon!

[@areguapiri]

I played American Legion baseball at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Daytona Beach, Florida in the 1980s. You will also enjoy the minor league ballpark in Jacksonville, FL.

[@TexAgs75]

I live in San Antonio. When are the Missions going to build a stadium, and join the big boys? .... Or will we lose another team, which is a San Antonio tradition. Great video.

[@clareomarfran]

I love that Asheville park. I saw a game there once, with great seats behind home plate. I did feel sorry for those teen-age players from Latin America (the Tourists were an Astros Class A team), deep in the mountains of NC.

[@maluorno]

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have a nice park. It's only about 20 years old but the architecture is really cool and retro

[@sedricgranger]

I love the way you sectioned off the list by category! I’m a sucker for the roller coaster /amusement park themed ballparks!

[@downtowndan9091]

Tulsa Stadium pronounced One-Oak, haha. Surprised OKC not there for the Micky Mantle and Johnny Bench statues and downtown location, but it faces away from the skyline and was overbuilt, last time I was there much of the upper deck seats were covered in tarps.

[@fredfrancies6185]

I prefer OKC to Tulsa. I enjoy the classic brick. OKCs park was modeled after the Orioles ball park.

[@brianarbenz1329]

As a Louisville resident, I really appreciate your summary of Louisville Slugger Field. You covered its strengths as a ballpark well. I have often glanced at the action there while riding home from my job across the River in… ahem… Indiana, not Illinois. Other than that goof, that was a fine look at our stadium.

[@frenchfrey65]

Fun fact about McCormick Field, it once hosted NASCAR races in the 1950's, it explains why there's a concrete ring inside the field.

[@GavinMcCollum]

Went to school in Durham. Born and raised in North Little Rock. Cool to see both parks back-to-back! :)

[@gatormangrove3129]

Dude, what a great video. You just state facts with no silly attempts at humor. Very informative and it honestly makes me want to visit many of these parks. You have a new subscriber.

[@alexlubbers1589]

I live in Las Vegas and the Aviators ballpark is really great. The mesh seats are very comfortable, the giant video board is great, theres a nice little plaza with Foosball and Ping Pong, a pool and splash pad, and really tasty Waffle fries! The views from the outfield side of Red Rock Casino and the rugged mountains and fiery sunsets are great too. And they do a nice fireworks show every month. One time I was at a game and a home run splashed into the pool.

[@FrankyMarinino]

Thanks for adding modern woodman. Visited the place twice. I love ballparks that offer river bombs. The ammentities are top notch for developmental baseball. Feels like an sec ballpark tbh.

[@raedvalenzuela5085]

I’m biased, but to me Chukchansi Park in Fresno is my goat minor league ballpark. Must visit.

[@papabare1977]

I really enjoy going to Las Vegas Ballpark. It's absolutely beautiful with lots of food and drink options, free parking, plus it's not on the Strip.

[@jeffdelaney3486]

I been fortunate to have been to 13 different minor league parks and 6 of 10 cactus league spring training parks....absolutely nailed it with your list🙂

[@BigBlueForYou]

Slugger Field in Louisville is a terrific place to watch a game Just knowing the bats that they’re using for the game are made 5 minutes down the road is awesome

[@bigbadredsox]

Back in the 80's, Grainger Stadium in Kinston NC was awesome. Loved Ned Skelton Stadium in Toledo, better than what replaced it. And last but not least, Owen Bush Stadium in Indianoplace. Best ever!

[@OHgreensguy]

Need to check out Canal Park, home of the Akron Rubberducks. A nice downtown park. Doesn't have the city views of some of the others but it sets up well to take in a game

[@g311music]

Southwest University Park is an awesome stadium it’s a fantastic place to watch a baseball game. The backdrop was much better when you could see the Franklin Mountains but now they have built a bunch of hotels blocking the view! 17:33

[@anthonysalemi373]

Pnc field home of the Scranton railriders, the view of the mountains in the background is nice. That, and for a AA stadium Hartford really had nice one as well. Very open concept.

[@mrpuddingpop1]

The Chukchansi Park in Fresno used to be a AA stadium before the rule changes a few years back, still a great stadium that needs some love

[@ChairmanChico]

10:08 that’s the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The original DAP closed a long time ago. And yes…. Their brewery is still open.

[@michaelwolf6424]

The DAP is not completely closed. It hosts occasional HS games unless policy has changed over the past year.

[@MarsJenkar]

"That coaster out there in left field, the Cyclone..." Uh, hate to break it to you, but that (steel) coaster you see in left field is called Thunderbolt. The Cyclone is a wooden coaster and it's a lot further east. Also, glad you gave a shout-out to Victory Field in that set of "great view of the downtown skyline" ballparks. What makes Victory Field special is that it started the trend of bringing minor league parks closer to the city. Up to that point, the general trend had been to move minor league baseball teams to the suburbs, far away from the city center. Indianapolis decided instead to move from their old home at Bush Stadium--about two miles from downtown--to just outside of downtown proper. They bucked a major trend in doing so, and also started a new one. As for Fifth Third field... blame the bank who bought the sponsorship rights for that name. Fifth Third Bank isn't a small bank, either.

[@fowcc]

That's a pretty big whiff to get that wrong - even says the Cyclone is so iconic as the mistake is being made.

[@pricetyson97530]

I live in Sandy, Utah, so I go to Smiths Ballpark a lot of times, to watch a lot of Salt Lake Bees Baseball Games. You should do a review of Lindquest Field, in Ogden, Utah, home of The Ogden Raptors Baseball Team.

[@ThrillhouseMAX]

I'm a little biased since they're basically my hometown team, but I love Dunkin' Park and the Yard Goats. Thank you for including them in this video.

[@wesmoffett9395]

What a wonderful tour you gave us! Thanks!

[@waltervonhatten5870]

I was surprised to see old Nat Bailey Stadium on your list. Spent a year in Vancouver in 1999 when they were a AAA team… seen 20 games that year. I’m including the PCL championship.

[@CarharttCowboy]

I'm from Vancouver and watched many games at Nat Bailey especially in the AAA days. Glad it's on this list

[@WookieDrives]

My 2 favorite minor league parks are Atrium Health Park in Kannapolis, NC, and Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine

[@mrguystarr]

I would definitely recommend attending a Cyclones game if visiting NYC. Tickets are affordable and the stadium is set a stones throw from the beach... nice ocean breeze during the summer. There's plenty to do before or after the game in the surrounding area, especially if you have children. Several subway lines will get you to Coney Island that run 24 hours. If you're staying in Manhattan about 45-60 min train ride depending on your location.

[@mhbbej1]

I also would recommen taking a free ride on the Staten Island ferry and going to a Staten Island Ferry Hawk game. They play in the independent Atlantic league. The stadium has stunning views of New York Harbor and lower Manhattan.

[@DingDangDandy]

Been to McCormick a long time ago, FNB and Nat Bailey a few years ago were terrific. Smith's in 2022 did not disappoint. Probably 50+ overall. Hope to get to a few more this summer.

[@CraigShifflet]

If you go to a Senators game in Harrisburg, PA, be prepared for the rain of mayflies. You get used to it if you're not in a covered seat but it's kind of a shock the first time.

[@ScreaminEagle07]

Grew up going to the Lake Elsinore Diamond, home of the Lake Elsinore Storm, A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. It’s a nice little stadium, definitely has a sort of Major League feel to it despite being quite small.

[@dave6575]

one great thing at Blue Wahoos stadium in pensacola that you get no where else. On Sunday games, the Navy Blue Angles buzz the field.

[@welbus1]

Modern Woodmen Park, fka John O' Donnell Stadium in Davenport, IA consistently wins best minor league ballpark and for good reason. It sits right on the Mississippi and offers great views, a giant ferris wheel and many other cool amenities.

[@vabeachkevin]

Need to check out Harbor Park, home of the current triple A world champion Norfolk Tides!

[@wdtaut5650]

11:19 Those bridges over the Ohio River go to Indiana, not Illinois

[@CouLands]

Dang I had to scroll back through because I thought for sure I missed Bricktown Ballpark in OKC but it didn’t make the cut :(

[@MikeP2055]

Along with Smith's Ballpark, Rice-Eccles Stadium on the U of U campus, and America First Field, home of MLS's Real Salt Lake, both have unbeatable views as well.

[@Ecirtapdb]

I know that isn't a minor league stadium, but the Stade Canac, home of the Québec City Capitales, is very great

[@davidmcaninch4714]

I’m a Rough Riders fan, so I have a great connection with Dr. Pepper Ballpark, now known as Riders Field. I even saw the Commissioner’s Trophy there!!! The Texas Rangers’ Commissioner’s Trophy!!!!!! Believe me when I say it’s more beautiful than it looks on tv!!!!!!

[@samuels1688]

Good job on the video. I’m lucky to live near modern Woodham Park. It’s just an hour away. I just went there tonight. I go there a couple times a year. And I’m near the field of dreams. Now I want to go to a lot more parks and get more MILB hats.

[@alexthurman4753]

Catching a late afternoon game in Pensacola when the breeze picks up on the bay is hard to beat

[@christopherhardy8343]

Four Winds Field in south bend indiana is a kinda cool venue to take in a game and has some good food options and attempts to give a bigger city feel or wrigleyville feel to the stadium.

[@vermontmike9800]

Should feature Wahconah Park in Pittsfield, Mass. That’s one of the oldest still standing. Jim Bouton tried buying it years ago.

[@duncilt]

Cody, Check out Carilion Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark in Salem, Virginia. Home of the Salem Red Sox, Single-A. Home of the Little Green Monster and beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

[@austinashby3749]

As a native of Amarillo, Hodgetown is always a fun place to catch a game (may be a bit biased😂😂) excited to see them here nonetheless. From the announcing to different places to watch to making easily navigable after the game if you want to do something after the game downtown

[@donaldyoung9002]

ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit Wisconsin, the home bark of the Beloit Sky Carp , the high A affiliate of the Miami Marlins is an absolutely beautiful new ball park.

[@sedricgranger]

Great choice in videos! Can’t wait to see the list!

[@EM-lz4rb]

Norfolk Tides (Orioles AAA) Stadium is cool to check out, too!

[@DORRogue]

Was very disappointed not to see Four Winds Field (unless I missed it) High A affiliate of the cubs. I've been to plenty of stadiums but Four Winds Field is one of my all time favorites. With the rooftop seats out in left field and the performance center in right field. There's just a unique atmosphere around the entire field

[@ethan_benfield]

The orange steele coaster you see at brooklyn isnt the Cyclone. The Cyclone is a much older wooden coaster.

[@dustinbulow4208]

Never went to see a game at it but Chickasaw Bricktown Park is asthetically one of the coolest parts of OKC.

[@pumpkinking5174]

Just a note on the park on City Island in Harrisburg.....the park was built facing away from the city so you dont get any views of the small Harrisburg skyline.

[@sawsebawse2000]

Damn, imagine choosing asheville and charlotte and not even considering the best stadium in the southeast in greenville

[@BdogsGaming]

can confirm bull durham beer co is still a thing can only get at the park or nearby stores

[@robserrano8971]

Hodgetown's art deco goes perfect with route 66.

[@Rockhound6165]

The only minor league parks I've been to are Tucson Electric Park, Daniel Fawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE, and ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood, NJ. All 3 are neat in their own way but the one in Delaware is kind of plain and bland. So was TEP. The one in Lakewood has an amusement park in it which is cool.

[@stevejones6247]

nice view of the bridge and the river

[@PitCrewDan]

Great video, could you do northwoods league stadiums some time?

[@stevejones6247]

Modern Ballpark is nice I was there once.rode on the Ferris wheel

[@wnh217]

Virginia Credit Union Stadium in Fredericksburg,VA. Home of the Nationals’ A affiliate is a great little park.

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

No hadlock is crazy

[@andrewdyke5561]

I really really love victory field indianapolis i live about a mile away from it love it

[@markakira8988]

This is really wel done.

[@shaynet9861]

Joseph p Riley jr park in Charleston, SC is the best minor league park I have ever been to. Also the dogs that call it home are back to back to back champions 😊

[@stevejones6247]

we have AAA ballpark which is nice and it was right down the road from where I used to live

[@AnthonyZappacosta]

Of course being from Reading PA I definitely love First Energy Stadium.

[@lowgearman9731]

Richmond County Bank Park was also as Maimondies Park which was on Statin Island which was for a short season Yankees Team and was a top rated ball ballpark and appeared in the movie the King Of Statin Island unfortunately the short season minor league baseball was eliminated and this park is no longer part of major league baseball

[@mhbbej1]

The Ferry Hawks of the Atlantic Independent league playthere now.

[@monexpo86]

Modern Woodman stadium (quad cities il/iowa) has a great view

[@ThursdayNext67]

How about doing a video of stadiums with the best and worst names. One I'd love to see on that is Spitz Stadium in Lethbridge, Alberta, Spitz is a sunflower seed brand.

[@EM-lz4rb]

7:49 Second to none! Come get some! Pride! Character! Excellence!

[@loganboxx5997]

Definitely should check out day air ballpark home of the Dayton dragons (reds high A affiliate) it’s a lot like Huntington park

[@celtics20078]

You forgot to mention Hoover Met also home of the Birmingham Barons it after Rickwood Field and before Region field and where Michael Jordan played baseball in 1994

[@ARYZEMusic]

Chattanooga Lookouts have a beautiful stadium on the river

[@1amfnclan4]

Great vid can you include baycare ballpark in the follow up?

[@stevejones6247]

I went to Frisco Field once I liked the waterfall they have there

[@tkbikesnc6079]

I see the Bull Durham cans at games, almost 100% sure I don't see a brewery anymore.

[@devionweems6188]

Great lake loons

[@kptlt.phillipthomsen5973]

No mention of AAA Sugarland? Its not in any fancy city place but it's very beautiful