Now that I have been to exactly half of the 30 active major-league ballparks, I figured it would be fun to rank them.

-Jesse Friedman

Ranking the 15 MLB ballparks that I've been to so far

After getting an up-close look at Wrigley Field over the weekend, I couldn't help but think about where it would fall among my top MLB ballparks.

Without further ado, here are my rankings of the 15 that I have been to so far, with a quick blurb on each:

1. Oracle Park, San Francisco

The bay in the background is spectacular, and I love the classic Coca-Cola bottle and baseball glove in left field. It also doesn't hurt that the press box is basically at field level.

2. Petco Park, San Diego

It's San Diego; need I say more? I love the concourse and the views of downtown. The Western Metal Supply Co. building in left field is iconic.

3. Wrigley Field, Chicago

The ivy is cool, but the history is really what sets it apart. It feels as old as it is, and I hope that doesn't change.

4. Coors Field, Denver

Coors just does everything well (except, ahem, the baseball on the field). The Rocky-Mountain-shaped scoreboard is unique. The stadium is well-located. It's beautiful inside and out.

5. Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

I'm not sure if atmosphere ought to be a factor here, but that's probably why I'm putting The Bank this high. Philadelphia Phillies fans are something else. It's awesome. The ballpark is nice, too.

6. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

Chavez Ravine is a classic. I love the varied seat colors, and the hills and mountains make for a stunning backdrop. Just don't expect to get out of the parking lot until at least an hour after the final out.

7. T-Mobile Park, Seattle

The views of Puget Sound are spectacular from the upper-level concourse. I appreciate the umbrella-style retractable roof, which keeps the rain out and the Pacific Northwest breeze flowing throughout the park.

8. Busch Stadium, St. Louis

The vibes are good. I like the variety of seating areas in the outfield. The ballpark village is a lively spot for pre- and postgame hangs.

9. Target Field, Minneapolis

I'm a big fan of the limestone and glass look throughout the ballpark. It's modern, intimate and has plenty of Minnesota charm.

10. Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California

It's hard to believe that The Big A is now the fourth-oldest ballpark in baseball. I'd say it's aged well, and you can't help but love the Rally Monkey.

11. Progressive Field, Cleveland

I attended the All-Star festivities at Progressive Field in 2019 and came away thinking that it was one of the most underrated parks in the league. The left field scoreboard is MASSIVE.

12. Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati

It was cool walking across the John A. Roebling bridge to Kentucky before the game. (It allowed me to say that I'd been to Kentucky.) The Ohio River setting is nice. Can't say much stood out about the ballpark itself.

13. Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas

I suspect that Globe Life with the roof open is a much different experience, but it feels like a massive shed when the roof is closed. It's MLB's newest facility and that makes it nice by default, but I felt that it lacked character and was not particularly blown away by any of the design elements.

14. American Family Field, Milwaukee

It's like a slightly more modern Chase Field with a slide instead of a swimming pool.

15. Chase Field, Phoenix

I don't think Chase Field is the worst ballpark in the league, but the indoor setting is never going to be ideal. It could use more natural light when the roof is closed, although the new LED lights help a lot. When the roof is open, it's not a bad place to see a game.

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