Lee. Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 So, in light of the other sports' ball parks being namechecked, which minor league parks have you crazy kids been to?I'll go first:INDEPENDENT BALLCanWest Park (Winnipeg, Northern League)Winnipeg Stadium, a/k/a/ "Deformity Field"Wade Stadium (Duluth MN, Northern League)ANat Bailey Stadium (Vancouver)Huh. I thought I've been to more.Once my son is old enough, I'm going to take him on a tour of a lot of minor league parks in the PNW; Tacoma, Everett, Bend, Portland, Eugene, Tri-Cities, maybe even into Northern California to check out some of the Cali League parks. I find that it's a much nicer experience at a minor-league game; no one really goes to a baseball game to watch the game, they're there to sit in the sun, have a few drinks, people watch, and just have a good time.And you? Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDixonDesign Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Knights Stadium. Home of the Charlotte Knights. Located in Fort Mill, SC. 30 or so miles south of Charlotte. Concrete Jungle. That place is terrible.. For Great ballparks, BB&T Field in Myrtle Beach, SC, home of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans is a great park...I had a blast there, great food, cheap seats beside the dugout, and a great club...As for the minor league baseball experience, I love it, it's cheap, awesome fun, and it caters to the avid Baseball fan like me, all the way to the guy just looking for cheap beer and laughs, with all the gimmicks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spammy Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ive only been to one...Dehler Parkthat is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 AAAZephyr Field - New Orleans, LADell Diamond - Round Rock, TXAAWhataburger Field - Corpus Christi, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 AAAVictory Field- IndianapolisAARiverwalk Stadium- MontgomeryANewbridge Bank Park- GreensboroBrighthouse Field- ClearwaterDunedin Stadium- DunedinIndependentCapitol City Stadium- ColumbiaThose are the ones I've seen games at. I've stopped by a few more. My dad, and I are planning to go on a 10 ballparks in 10 days tour for his birthday. We'll probably hit up the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Georgia. @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousAtticus Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I also enjoy the Minor League baseball experience. I miss going to games, we lost our Minor League team here in Orlando back in 2003. Hopefully Orlando improves Tinker Field and we can get another team back in there.AATinker Field- Orlando, FL. Previous home of the now defunct Orlando Rays(previously the Orlando Cubs, SunRays, & Twins), the team moved to Montgomery, AL in 2004(Montgomery Biscuits).Sam W. Wolfson Baseball Park- Jacksonville, FL. Home of the Jacksonville Suns.Five County Stadium- Zebulon/Raleigh, NC. Home of the Carolina Mudcats.AGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field(formely Legends Field)- Tampa, FL. Home of the Tampa Yankees.L.P. Frans Stadium- Hickory, NC. Home of the Hickory CrawdadsMcCormick Field- Asheville, NC. Home of the Asheville Tourist.BB&T Coastal Field- Myrtle Beach, SC. Home of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.Brighthouse Field- Clearwater, FL. Home of the Clearwater Threshers(formally the Clearwater Phillies).Roger Dean Stadium- Jupiter, FL. Home of the Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals(they share the facillity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Just been to a few.AAAAutoZone Park: Memphis RedbirdsAARay Winder Field: Arkansas TravelersDickey-Stephens Park: Arkansas TravelersATaylor Memorial Field: Pine Bluff Locomotives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmee Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Been to my fair share of minor league parks (and worked at them, too). I love the minor league experience and think that, for the value, MiLB beats the pants off of MLB any day of the weak. I still love going to major league games, but it's nice to be able to go to a baseball game on a whim because tickets are only $8. Of the list below, Greenville has by far my favorite place. Ind.Citibank Park - Long Island Ducks (Central Islip, NY)TD Bank Ballpark - Somerset Patriots (Somerset, NJ)College SummerCapital City Stadium - Columbia Blowfish (Columbia, SC)Single AKeySpan Park - Brooklyn Cyclones (Brooklyn, NY)Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park - Charleston Riverdogs (Charleston, SC)Dunedin Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays (Dunedin, FL)Fluor Field at the West End - Greenville Drive (Greenville, SC)BB&T Coastal Field - Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Myrtle Beach, SC)Double ANYSEG Stadium- Binghamton Mets (Binghamton, NY)Prince George's Stadium - Bowie Baysox (Bowie, MD)Triple AThe Diamond - Richmond Braves (Richmond, VA) The world's foremost practitioners of professional tag-team wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmee Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 D'oh! Double post. The world's foremost practitioners of professional tag-team wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDixonDesign Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Although i've never been there, I would love to visit Fluor Field, aka Mini Fenway... I'd also like to see Autozone Park, the images i've seen of that place are gorgeous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Triple ARaley Field - Sacramento River CatsChukchansi Park - Fresno GrizzliesAces Ballpark - Reno AcesCashman Field - Las Vegas 51'sPGE Park - Portland BeaversSingle ABanner Island Ballpark - Stockton PortsMunicipal Stadium - San Jose GiantsJohn Thurman Field - Modesto NutsIndependentNettleton Stadium - Chico Outlaws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Although i've never been there, I would love to visit Fluor Field, aka Mini Fenway... I'd also like to see Autozone Park, the images i've seen of that place are gorgeous...It was really nice and made even nicer by the BBQ Nachos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Independent:U.S. Steel Yard - Gary, IN (RailCats)Silver Cross Field - Joliet, IL (Jackhammers)Alexian Field - Schaumburg, IL (Flyers)Mayor's Riverfront Stadium - Kalamazoo, MI (Kings)A:Pohlmann Field - Beloit, WI (Snappers)Kane County Events Stadium - Geneva, IL (Cougars)Fifth Third Field - Comstock Park, MI (Whitecaps)Oldsmobile Park - Lansing, MI (Lugnuts)Back in 2004, I went on a little road trip, and got to see 7 games in 7 cities over 5 days, 6 of them at minor or indie parks. That was a great time. On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ned Skeldon Stadium: Toledo (Old Mud Hens park)5/3 Field: Toledo Mud HensMacArthur Stadium: Syracuse (Old Chiefs park)Alliance Bank Stadium: Syracuse ChiefsFalcon Park: Auburn Doubledays NYSEG Stadium: Binghamton Mets Canal Park: Akron AerosBB&T Coastal Field: Myrtle BeachBright House Field: Clearwater, FLPerdue Stadium: Salisbury, MD Delmarva Shorebirds5/3 Field and Bright House Field are two of the nicest baseball stadiums I have ever been to. Major or Minor League.Ive been to Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, MD for the Delmarva Shorebirds, nice parkDamn. I forgot that one. Thanks for reminding me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumway Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I've only been to three....Reading, Harrisburg and Lancaster. I like going to Lancaster, mainly because the Atlantic League has so many former "semi-stars" from the bigs. I got to see Edgardo Alfonso, Dante Bichette, John Rocker, Daryl Ward, Bo Hart and Ryan "I replaced Cal Ripken one game. That's it." Minor play, among others. I also met George "The Animal" Steele at a game, strangely enough. I like to get outfield (grass) seats, and there's a bench right next to the fence. I've sat with my feet on the outfield fence several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac12 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Tenically, I've been to two:AAA: Autozone Park/Memphis RedbirdsAA: Dicky-Stephens Park/Arkansas Travelers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 For games I've been to:AAA: Victory Field/IndianapolisAAA: Fifth Third Field/ToledoA: Space Coast Stadium/Brevard CountyA: Roger Dean Stadium/Palm BeachA: Jackie Robinson Stadium/DaytonaA: Eastwood Field/Mahoning ValleyI've driven past/seen/been inside:AAA: Louisville Slugger Field/LouisvilleAAA: Huntington Park/ColumbusAAA: Cooper Stadium/Columbus (Old)AAA: Coca-Cola Field/BuffaloAA: Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville/JacksonvilleAA: Canal Park/AkronA: Covaleski Stadium/South Bend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha Royals, AAA.Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, Lincoln Saltdaog, Northern Independant League, though not for a Saltdogs game. https://www.behance.net/bmatukewic8043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Coca Cola Field- Buffalo(at the time it was Dunn Tire Park)Hadlock Field-Portland,ME (twice)Thats it, only 3 minor league games so far. Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The stadium names change so often I can't keep up so I'll just list the home teamIL (AAA):Buffalo BisonsOttawa LynxSyracuse ChiefsEL (AA):Erie SeaWolvesFSL (A):Clearwater ThreshersDunedin Blue JaysLakeland Flying TigersTampa YankeesI've liked every minor league ballpark I've been to... Erie may have been my favourite of the bunch though. --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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