Baseball Park Essays

Baseball fans always have a lot to say about their favorite game . . . and about their favorite fields . . . or their favorite characteristics of ballparks . . . or what they would like a park to look like!  Check these out, and e-mail me if you'd like to add your own thoughts on these topics!  All articles and photo essays are by Webmaster Joe Mock unless otherwise noted.


How 20th century building trends shaped the modern ball field  by Roger Weber

Roger, who penned an article for us a couple of years ago about the overuse of the "retro" look in new ballparks, has provided a well-researched look at how the design and size of parks over the last century affect today's new baseball palaces.


Largest crowd ever

We covered the game with the largest crowd ever to witness a baseball contest: 115,300. It happened at the Los Angeles Coliseum on March 29, 2008, as the Dodgers marked the 50th anniversary of their arrival in LA.


The Ballpark Year in Pictures -- 2007

It's become an annual tradition! Here's what we thought were the biggest ballpark stories of the year, as told in pictures.


A comparison of the two parks of the 2007 World Series

A "tale of the tape" on Boston's Fenway Park and Colorado's Coors Field


Bricktown Showdown

We were there as the championship of Triple-A baseball was decided at Oklahoma City's AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Check out the photo essay, which features ten shots from the event.


History in Arlington

BASEBALLPARKS.COM was on hand as Sammy Sosa hit the 600th home run of his career, a feat only accomplished by four other players. Our photo essay shows what that evening at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington was like.


The 2007 College World Series

Technically, this essay isn't here in BASEBALLPARKS.COM, but it is located in our sister website, Collegeballparks.com. In this article you'll experience what it's like to attend the weeklong madness in Omaha every June -- plus you'll learn valuable tips to make your own visit to the CWS more enjoyable.


The 2007 Caribbean World Series

Nothing in the U.S. compares to the festive, colorful Serie Del Caribe


The Ballpark Year in Pictures -- 2006

We wouldn't let you down! Here's the 2006 edition of our Ballpark Year in Pictures.


A comparison of the two parks of the 2006 World Series

A "tale of the tape" on Detroit's Comerica Park and St. Louis' new Busch Stadium


The Ballpark Year in Pictures -- 2005

Another of our annual looks at the ballparks that made news.


Kauffman Stadium is the most family-friendly anywhere!

Missouri has cornered the market on friendly game-day staffs, with the Cardinals, the Royals and the Texas League's Springfield Cardinals leading the way. See why we think the Royals are the best of all.


Visiting Sacred Ground

Here's a thorough look at the new exhibit on ballparks at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. It's extremely impressive and entertaining!


Ballpark Identity Loss  by Roger Weber

A thought-provoking article by a talented high-school senior. It examines whether all of the "retro" ballparks being built today are too much of a good thing.


The Ballpark Year in Pictures -- 2004

A trip through the ballpark highlights of 2004


Ballpark experience south-of-the border

Photos and a summary of my first pro-baseball game in Mexico


A comparison of the two parks of the 2004 World Series

A "tale of the tape" on Boston's Fenway Park and St. Louis' Busch Stadium


Thorough reviews of newly opened ballparks

See our new page with links to all of our in-depth ballpark reviews!


A comparison of the two parks of the 2003 World Series

A "tale of the tape" on New York's Yankee Stadium and Miami's Pro Player Stadium


B's Ballpark Museum

This museum has an incredible number of artifacts and research materials, all on American's ballparks


Baseball's Tragic Stalemate

A summary of the ridiculous baseball conflict during the summer of 2002, with updates on the aftermath of the agreement


Enron No More

When the Astros removed any sign that their park was once named for Enron, how did it change the look of the stadium?


Consensus Ballpark Ratings  by Ian Taggart

A fascinating look at how various entities rate the parks of the Major Leagues


Ballpark Oddities

Some of the strangest ballpark features you'll ever see


Ten "Must-See" Parks

BASEBALLPARKS.COM's famous list of parks that simply every fan must visit.  Complete with a top ten, a second ten, an honorable mention, and lists from our visitors


Biggest Baseball Park Thrills

Your webmaster's biggest baseball moments


Baseball Park Trends  by Kate Bongiovanni

An interesting article on the way modern-day parks are designed, by a talented journalism student


Commentary on the site for a new Phillies ballpark

The city of Philadelphia made a real mess of picking a site for the Phillies' new stadium. Here are my thoughts on the situation


Mr. Ballparks

I think he wins the award for seeing the most different parks


A Bad Day At The Ballpark

The story of the least fun I've ever had at a baseball game.  The park was to blame.


A Seat with a View

The pro ballparks with the best views


Fields of Dreams 

Ideas for new or remodeled baseball parks from our visitors


Individual approaches to ballpark-visiting

Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?

A remembrance of the Yankee Clipper, written on the day he died


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