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Ranking them all

For the first time, your webmaster ranks all 30 big league parks

For many years, I didn't think it was fair to compare ballparks built since 1990 with those from earlier dates. After all, how do you compare Wrigley Field with Rogers Centre? So for the longest time, I only ranked big-league parks within two categories: those from the pre-'90s era and those built since 1990, because 1990 is when ballpark design changed forever. Besides, there used to be a fairly equal number of facilities in each of these two categories.

Not any more. When we got to 2010, there were 22 in the more-recent era and only eight from before 1990. That's when I decided it was time to provide to you my rankings of all 30 big-league parks, from one to 30. No doubt, this will stir up some controversy ... so feel free to contact me with your gripes. Before you do, though, keep in mind I haven't just read about the 30 parks currently in Major League Baseball. I've attended multiple games at every one of the 30, photographing all aspects of them. I think I have some basis for comparison. Regardless, I know many of you will take issue with my list, so please do contact me. By the way, the name of each park is a link to our Photo Album page for that facility.

  1. Wrigley Field  Among pre-'90s parks, it's number one out of eight

  2. PNC Park  Among parks built since 1990, it's number one out of 22

  3. AT&T Park  Among parks built since 1990, it's number two out of 22

  4. Kauffman Stadium  Among pre-'90s parks, it's number two out of eight

  5. Coors Field  Among parks built since 1990, it's number three out of 22

  6. Citi Field  Among parks built since 1990, it's number four out of 22

  7. Petco Park  Among parks built since 1990, it's number five out of 22

  8. Target Field  Among parks built since 1990, it's number six out of 22

  9. Dodger Stadium  Among pre-'90s parks, it's number three out of eight

  10. Fenway Park  Among pre-'90s parks, it's number four out of eight

  11. Busch Stadium  Among parks built since 1990, it's number seven out of 22

  12. Rangers Ballpark in Arlington  Among parks built since 1990, it's number eight out of 22

  13. Oriole Park at Camden Yards  Among parks built since 1990, it's number nine out of 22

  14. Safeco Field  Among parks built since 1990, it's number ten out of 22

  15. Nationals Park  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 11 out of 22

  16. Yankee Stadium  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 12 out of 22

  17. Citizens Bank Park  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 13 out of 22

  18. Comerica Park  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 14 out of 22

  19. Turner Field  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 15 out of 22

  20. Progressive Field  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 16 out of 22

  21. Rogers Centre  Among pre-'90s parks, it's number five out of eight

  22. Angel Stadium of Anaheim  Among pre-'90s parks, it's number six out of eight

  23. US Cellular Field  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 17 out of 22

  24. Great American Ball Park  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 18 out of 22

  25. Minute Maid Park  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 19 out of 22

  26. Miller Park  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 20 out of 22

  27. Chase Field  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 21 out of 22

  28. O.co Coliseum  Among pre-'90s parks, it's number seven out of eight

  29. Tropicana Field  Among parks built since 1990, it's number 22 out of 22

  30. Sun Life Stadium  Among pre-'90s parks, it's number eight out of eight