Things at Tropicana Field that just make sense

[@nannerz1994]

This whole stadium gives struggling mall vibes.

[@JordanG123]

Once the a's move to Las Vegas, this will take its rightful place as the absolute worst stadium in baseball

[@jok3r906]

You said it perfectly

[@HistoricallyRomantic]

I'd say it already is. Atleast Oakland has open air.

[@fredh.1255]

That may be true about open air but at least the Trop is clean and comfortable. That dump in Oakland is filthy.

[@benjamincasper1759]

Also the dome keeps it so we can have AC which makes it better than most stadiums.

[@larry2281]

As someone who’s been to the Rays stadium. The A’s have a better stadium lol. The Rays aren’t even in Tampa. They are about 30-40 mins away. If they just built the stadium in Tampa the attendance would improve a lot. Not to mention a nicer stadium.

[@Lametampafan]

The “random Italian street” is supposed to be Ybor City in Tampa. That’s why they have cuban sandwiches and Italian sausages at the concessions in the party deck area.

[@chadkcmo]

Are the sandwiches any good ?

[@michaelmagic988]

isnt ybor an old cuban district - what does that have to do with italy?

[@danster813]

@@michaelmagic988 Italian and Spaniard immigrants used to live there too.

[@carlosbrown9144]

Yea n it’s all disgusting over priced food that that’s 20min for people to even get! I live in st Pete n everytime I go to the game I eat n drink before I even go in cuz I’m not paying $18 for a damn beer n $16 for a hotdog or Cubans that should take less then 4min to get but no takes them 20+ min to even give u the damn food

[@91_C4_FL]

Where the Rays SHOULD be.

[@travelingwithrick]

At least it has comfortable A/C. Been there many times. Its really not bad.

[@Salukis40]

I was there in May and the AC sucked, there was no air flow

[@Go_Bucs-Bolts-Rays]

Always 72 degrees in the Trop. If you ever experienced a Tampa Bay summer, you'd know that's a blessing and wouldn't talk bad about it.

[@Dagger-Deep]

​@@Cavachonc777 No one got time for imaginary friends.

[@JackieDaytona1776]

Worst place to watch a baseball game in the world!

[@ryan2971]

@@Salukis40you’re expecting good airflow in a dome with to vents anywhere but the concourses?

[@tampatime3515]

Ok, for the selling other teams merch part. It’s part of a charity auction that is run by the Ted Williams Museum. I used to work for the auction at all the Rays games. All the money goes to charity and the Rays don’t have a say in what merch is put out. Hope this clears the air because this isn’t being sold in the team store or anything.😀

[@tampatime3515]

@@Mac10isback it was really cool. Getting to be in the stadium before anyone else is was pretty amazing.

[@jasonl8720]

Thanks for ruining it, that was the funniest part

[@mjt7231]

There would be a riot if this occurred in any stadium in the NE not named DC.

[@mjt7231]

Even if it was for charity.

[@tampatime3515]

@@mjt7231 same company actually runs a auction like this in Fenway Park.

[@mikebird5148]

As a born and raised Floridian, let me just say on a hot and humid day in Florida, nothing better than walking into the cool AC of the Trop! Nothing I hate worse than sitting in a hot cramped seat trying to enjoy a game while sweating my ass off.

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

Plenty of much better stadiums have that

[@mikebird5148]

@@brendonbuffaloe8830 Ok awesome 👍

[@mtp4430]

@mikebird5148 I love the place. Been a season ticket holder for 21 years now.

[@wm_9640]

@@mtp4430the few the proud

[@roxtar10870]

The roof is a joke for the players, not the fans. I'm sure that trying to track down fly balls in that outfield is a bit of a challenge.

[@bishopnizmo]

Love the Trop! Never agreed with the haters! Love being inside escaping FL heat!

[@BillyBob-oc6vs]

That’s what I’m saying I think everybody hating has never actually been to a game there when it’s 95+ degrees. It’s perfect.

[@waynemattson9143]

This was the first Major League stadium I ever went to when I was 12. Having nothing to compare it to, I thought it was the coolest baseball stadium ever. It still holds a special place in my heart because of that, even though I now know how much it kinda sucks.

[@chris-cy5ed]

No its awesome

[@KIMG69]

Don’t take for granted that it’s always 72 and clear in there!

[@treyvasallo3156]

As a rays fan myself, the random italian street you’re seeing is a depiction of ybor city

[@DargonOwO]

My high school graduation was held here lol

[@marshawnlynch621]

Same

[@PJ.Rob06]

Im so sorry that sucks

[@PJ.Rob06]

@@Why..... U know it baby

[@chriswhitegang]

my graduation in 2020 was @ globe life field, still rays > rangers tho

[@NenUserD8xedYou]

Same

[@Hockeytown11]

This place was also home to the Lightning hockey team for 2 seasons during the early 90s.

[@thirtynine3955]

It was so much fun back then...had a blast at the Lightning games!

[@andrewdci03]

I remember when the bill pens weren’t on the field. The visiting team pen is now a corporate party area and the Rays’ pen was below the right field seats.

[@sawthesaw9222]

This man forgot the live stingray tank they have as well

[@Justjustin10]

I totally forgot about that LOL

[@D.heARTist]

The “baseball colored roof/ceiling” is funny as hell! 😂

[@paytonfoley636]

I don’t get that one

[@BlueCheezy.]

I went to the first game of Royals-Rays last June (I actually got my hat signed by BWJ). The royals won 6-5, but the amount of foul balls that land in the upper deck is actually insane. I’m actually a Royals fan btw for anybody wondering

[@MicahSun]

Fun fact I was on the jumbotron at that specific baseball stadium. I will never forget!

[@Virttreks]

I think this is supposed to be sarcastic but some of the things he pointed out are legit cool. Like the Italian street that’s definitely unique

[@prodbyjoey15]

I’ve been to multiple rays games and this is so true 😂

[@michaelsherman-ho8yh]

Yea but they have free refills

[@prodbyjoey15]

@@michaelsherman-ho8yh that is true

[@Ferrari_Fields]

@@prodbyjoey15yeah, I’m a sox fan and I went their. It’s really cool.

[@winstonsmith11]

​@@Ferrari_Fields*there

[@mtp4430]

@@winstonsmith11 Yeah, very few people these days know how use these words correctly Like.... There, their, they're. To, two, too. Just to name a few 😁

[@PattiiMayonnaise]

I absolutely love the Trop and don’t understand the hate it gets sometimes. 🤷‍♂️ Been to many Rays games (Tampa native) and it would suck if they played anywhere else. I get that it’s smaller in seating capacity than most MLB parks mainly due to tarping the seats off in the upper concourse but it’s the last true domed ballpark left and holds a feeling of nostalgia and a vintage vibe for it. Plus it’s air conditioned and comfortable and you never have to worry about the sun, wind, or rains that constantly affect Florida. It feels like home to me in a odd way and I’m afraid if the Rays played elsewhere it wouldn’t hold the same essence to it.

[@adamscheuring6940]

I totally understand and agree with people who think the Tropicana Field is ugly. That being said, it is one of the most comfortable baseball stadiums to sit in for me because it’s covered and has AC under the dome. Nobody wants to be in the stands when it’s 105° out in Florida.

[@crunchwrapsupreme9372]

@@adamscheuring6940I’m Canadian but visited Orlando last year and I had a bit of a difficult time with the humidity and heat. Any buildings with A/C felt like heaven.

[@nowake]

OP literally gave us 4-5 legit reasons to hate the Trop

[@Deadly_Ricardo_67]

Yeah I agree. Not trying to dis on the ray by any mean but it’s not like they really fill that stadium up all the time tho. So tarping off some of the seats I think just easier for maintance purposes as well

[@Bay2Baysports]

True rays fan right here you understand plus randyland has been great

[@nrathod9306]

There's an open stadium just south of us in Miami, enjoy the sun and humidity. We love the cool breeze the Tropicana provides us from her monster air conditioning vents.

[@FigureFarter]

Marlins Park or if you liked multipurpose things, Joe Robbie Stadium

[@DrJonLubin]

@@FigureFarter You mean Pro Player Stadium? lol I know, I know. I feel like Joe Robbie has had the most name changes out of any stadium

[@FigureFarter]

@@DrJonLubin Did you mean the Miami Dolphins Stadium? Yeah, a lot of name changes indeed

[@DrJonLubin]

@@FigureFarter i was moreso thinking Landshark lol

[@ajax1606]

I honestly love this park. The roof is great to have as you don't have to worry about weather and you also have AC. I really don't get why people complain so much about it but whatever.

[@tylbi1315]

Because its ugly as shit and the catwalks cause in game problems

[@conroads2626]

They want super cool stadiums with slides instead of stairs and a giant pool in the outfield

[@callendalton6780]

@@conroads2626Aqua?

[@kylonspare1739]

@@callendalton6780no concrete

[@4rdF1Hunny]

It’s not that having a roof is bad, it’s that the ball blends in with it and makes it more difficult to see.

[@user-Georgiaguy2009]

I’m a huge Tampa Bay rays fan and I love that stadium

[@brandonmininni6601]

Not the best stadium but not the worst by far. Really enjoyed my time at this stadium, I’d have to say it was an incredible atmosphere too. Would absolutely go back

[@imnotcreativeenoughforagoo731]

By far???? I heavily disagree, it’s second worse no doubt about it. The only one worse is the Oakland colosseum

[@Mr513AllDay]

I went there and thought it was pretty fucking bad. I mean I enjoyed it in like a “holy shit, how is this an MLB stadium” type of way. Hard to have a bad day at a game no matter what though

[@ericdouglas7039]

It has gotten decent Google reviews. Not the prettiest ball park but it's got AC plus people usually say they have fun, which is the whole point. Also the Rays have played winning baseball there for over a decade now

[@scrubadubdub8360]

Nah... it's honestly one of THE worst stadiums in the MLB. That's just fact, and your gotta be pretty stupid to disagree.

[@mikemancini313]

​​@@scrubadubdub8360Far from the worst. Oakland A's stadium and the Montreal Expos Olympic stadium both hold that record. Tampa is just fine. They even got close to breaking a MLB record at the beginning of the year. In my opinion, the Oakland A's will always have the worst stadium in my heart. ❤❤❤ Losing four major league sports teams makes your city seem like a pile of vomit.

[@rmartin7558]

This video actually makes me want to go and see a game there.

[@aegisofhonor]

it's a way cooler stadium then people often get it credit for, it's too bad my mom moved out of St. Pete a few years ago or I could have enjoyed a Rays game or two while she lived there.

[@PalmsiProdz]

Word!!!

[@evantiesman4165]

This is actually the most useful one of these videos because only about 12 or 13 people have ever been inside Tropicana field

[@rileyesmay]

I may be in the minority as someone who loves living outside of the city, but I really like the idea of the Rays being just outside of Tampa. I have been to 15 ish stadiums, unfortunatly not the Rays yet, but the Rangers stadium felt nice because it wasn't in a downtown big city area. It allows better traffic before and after games, less taxes, more space, etc etc. Sure the city slickers have to travel, but honestly that weeds out the casuals and bandwagoners more than anything lol

[@ants_inmypants]

Honestly idc how weird some parts of the stadiums are, I just love baseball and I think any stadium is super cool to be at

[@MCGEEE3]

Except this one, watching a game is so boring, there isn’t any life from the crowd nor does the stadium or announcer make any attempt to engage the crowd. The field and other parts are also so Grey ugly and boring to look at.

[@IronCreeper24]

It’s a very poorly constructed stadium

[@ants_inmypants]

@@IronCreeper24 baseball

[@ants_inmypants]

@@MCGEEE3 big building have baseball I go

[@ants_inmypants]

@@MCGEEE3 with most of the best baseball players in the world

[@LaKermit]

As living in Tampa and being a rays fan I can relate

[@allthegoodnamesaretaken5917]

I went to Tropicana last year while vacationing in Tampa, and it’s not an awful place to see a baseball game. It may look bad on the outside, but it’s you get inside it’s actually nice. The foods good, there’s not a lot of fans so you can pretty much sit wherever you want, and it’s nice to get inside away from the July Florida heat. No, it’s not the greatest stadium, but it’s not as bad as people say.

[@dominicanball2361]

As someone who's going to a Mariners-Rays game soon, this helps to have a clearer view of what this is gonna be. Update: For being the first MLB stadium I visited, it wasn't bad. I liked it and I think the Trop isn't as bad as they say, though it was kinda quiet.

[@playlistsforwhenimbored3070]

It ain’t all that bad once you put into consideration that the stadium has AC on 72°

[@LastLapGod]

I went to this stadium , it was so quiet.. no lie you could hear the people in the outfield like you was sitting next to them 😅

[@swiftkillsx9532]

I graduated from there a few months ago, let me tell you. Being in the center of that thing is just absolutely enormous

[@omarbravo739]

I’m sure this catches all 200 fans off guard

[@bryceprod.]

😐

[@sportsgeek4101]

😐

[@Dlnqntt]

I hope that the new stadium they got approved fixes all these issues.

[@jshinraa]

I’ve been to Tropicana field as a Yankees fan and the rays played the Yankees. There were so many Yankees fans on the Jumbotrons they put the same rays fans up

[@ShooterandtheStache]

It's kind of like your uncles basement scary yet intriguing at the same time.

[@guzee.]

This is luxury because I am used to the Oakland Coliseum because they are my home team😢

[@8114isbetter]

We’ll better start liking the giants

[@bartonpercival3216]

Was a better stadium for baseball when it was first opened for baseball in 1968. Was fun to watch the A's in 72,73 and 74. Its a shithole of a stadium now!!!!!!!!!!! 👍

[@kevingrandyify]

At least you can sit wherever you want

[@guzee.]

@@kevingrandyify I can’t bc the security guards suck

[@mikemancini313]

​@@guzee.Rip your team. Chicago White Sox could be next. Ya never know.

[@robtech341]

I've been a Tampa Bay resident for over 30 years. For 25 years of baseball, not one rainout and 72 degrees feels soooooo nice to walk into. Keep your amusement park stadiums, I'll keep my A/C. Cheers!

[@A1servicesllc87]

Born & Raised here in St Pete We used to call it the “The Dome” back in the day B4 the Rays even existed

[@eagl3ye]

Attending baseball games in cities with a lot of transplants is honestly a pretty sad experience. I went to opening night for the D-backs in Phoenix and probably 1 out of every 3 people were wearing opposition apparel. Plus everyone started leaving right around the 7th inning.

[@ToddWCorey1]

This is a wonderful series -- thanks for the baseball memories!

[@tking420515]

The only place where visiting teams have more fans show up. It was very apparent Saturday night against Atlanta.

[@cutch_prodz22]

that’s bc tb is close to Atlanta

[@letAJcook]

atleast it isn't as old as Oakland, RIP A's. A's moving out of the old colloseum 😭

[@sentero1856]

I never understood why people hate this stadium.....its different and i enjoy that.

[@sml2k186]

I’ve actually been here for my bucket list to go to all the parks. It’s not a good park but I enjoyed my time there

[@mtp4430]

@sml2k186 I’ve had season tickets for 21 years and it’s a great place to watch a ball game. The only people who disparage it are idiots who don’t know any better. The site lines are great, the place is super clean, they have a wide variety of foods, ample parking, etc. etc. etc. WTF else do you need in a ballpark? Do us a favor next time and just stay home. We’re better off without you here.

[@CP-ev5zu]

Bro people hate it but for what you don’t want to be hot during a Tampa bay game what so ever. It’s just bad on the ranking cuz other ones are better

[@mikemancini313]

Still 1000 times better than the Oakland Collesium.

[@Senor.semaj11]

Baseball stadium: ❌ Italian music:✅

[@23morris53]

Creepy wall man was my favorite part when going as a kid

[@cpl.m9645]

As a Yankee Fan, even I can appreciate how AC in the Trop Kicks.

[@vijnmusic4707]

As a rays fan, I like to call this the warehouse! So when we are in the playoffs, every visiting team has to Come into The Warehouse!

[@WhyTuco]

i love the trop cause it is where a graduated highschool and i love the memories here

[@LukeTRandall]

In sunny Florida, with a team who’s name means both the animal but also rays of sunlight… they play under a dark roof.

[@GardenHood]

Bullpens on the field is such n og parkball vibe. Love it

[@tonymiami5480]

At least y’all getting that new stadium built 🔥

[@FREETHINKER-05]

Nice to see the hundreds of Rays fans in the stands every night.

[@maddiedixon8635]

The creepy wall man reminded me of a huge moving Wally the green monster statue attached to a wall at my local Jordan's furniture store. Gave me nightmares as a kid

[@Mantis_Toboggan]

This is a great stadium

[@pedrosalazar6310]

This stadium is so lifeless and feels like a prison. It’s also way outside of Tampa. But when you’re trying to visit all 30 ballparks, you gotta do what you gotta do 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Nyxxeriac]

This that just makes sense at a football stadium 1. Football colored hotdogs

[@cgk1276]

I kinda love this park. People complain about it but the catwalks at least make boring and routine pop ups potentially interesting.

[@shinins6848]

That last guy looked like Gary’s mod

[@shawn311fan]

Is like being in grandpa's basement.

[@KingStackkz]

I literally just got to Tampa yesterday for vacation. So weird that this just popped on my feed

[@cbisbaseball622]

I was there when they played Boston red sox

[@SandraIsFalling]

Don't forget, this was a concert, event venue for many years long before it was a baseball stadium.

[@TheBordens222]

When ppl reualize that these stadiums were built with the lowest of budgets and the toughest of deadlines

[@PrinceRoyceFan667]

You missed the Wade Boggs statue that you can't even go up to anymore after some kid got his head stuck.

[@CalebL09]

That roof is soooo cool

[@WhoisVinnie]

My favorite part about it

[@joshyeager2163]

Open air stadium on the west coast of FL means 100+ degree games called every night for rain and lightning. It’s not ideal but it is 72°

[@tjs7854]

The one time I went there, I thought it was a crazy place to have a baseball game, and the roof especially was way too low.

[@greekosdarkness]

Minnesota had the metrodome...the roof was an advantage and helped the twin beat southern teams.

[@sunshinestatebushcrafter3049]

It's about 30 years past it's prime. It's a shame politics and other issues have delayed the building of a new stadium.

[@Caleb.FL31]

I love the stadium it has AC

[@tony-cl-303]

When you live in tampa sometimes the only way you can find Cleveland memorabilia for sale is go to the trop when they are in town to play the rays!

[@jonirwin5356]

I ❤️the trop so much plus can’t wait till are new stadium!!!

[@brandocalrissian3294]

Honestly, not selling merchandise for the other team is just throwing away money.

[@tripsharkgang9475]

All we need is basketball in there and we can call it heaven on earth lol

[@DN_13]

Baseball color roof. Holy shit. Never thought of that before. Lmao

[@douglasrose1259]

Should have shown the outside. It looks like a crooked flying saucer. It's frekin cool

[@Truckerdaddy]

All I know is that in MLB THE SHOW my favorite parks to play in are Oakland, Tampa Bay and Houston.

[@bumpylizard1077]

As a Rays fan, I have to unfortunately agree with this video and the comments. (But we are the best team in baseball sooo…). And have you SEEN our home record?? 😅

[@Kappley5001]

That concourse is meant to replicate the streets or Ybor city. Ybor city has a huge Cuban/Italian influence and was home to famous mob boss Santo Trafficante Jr.

[@golfguylol5947]

Just here to say I enjoyed my visit to Tropicana in May

[@thomasivey4608]

Forgot to add it’s in Saint Pete and not Tampa so attendance is always a joke even during playoff runs lmao

[@WhoisVinnie]

The upper deck wasn't closed during the Royal Rumble

[@markmagnuson3025]

Haters it's 72 degrees case closed! 95 at Wrigley sucks!!!

[@Zj2030]

wall man is actually pretty cool tbh

[@cbisbaseball622]

There was a giant hotel near the field and I stayed there

[@bartonpercival3216]

If that ceiling was orange & cream color it would look like the ceiling at Madison Square Garden 👍🗽

[@Tymacd]

Born in 93 and grew up at this stadium. It’s a special kind of awful and I love the trop dearly 😂

[@TheBatugan77]

"Well? BYE!"

[@epicbasketballclips2537]

Do minute Maid Park worst seats you won’t find a bad one

[@jamesseelye1866]

For the season they are having, this place should be sold out every game! Rays VS Braves in the World Series. Go Braves! Tampa is the most beautiful city and then you cross a beauty of a bridge to find this gem. I love the Trop.

[@donaldwheeler4273]

I left a pine tar handprint on a wall in 2006. It's still there!!!

[@SilentButDudley]

“Baseball colored roof” It’s just a white roof my guy

[@RaysBaseballForever]

Tropicana field is the best!!!!!!! Love it!!!!

[@joeschmidt9468]

Not the most luxurious stadium but definitely one of the most If not thee most comfortable stadium to watch a ball game in.

[@whysosyria1]

Things that makes sense at the trop, air conditioning. God damn 95° with 80% humidity. Feel like temp 109.

[@IanV10]

Closed off upper deck and still can’t fill the lower deck 😂 GO PHILS!