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#25 – Guaranteed Rate Field – 2 games attended

The last ballpark built before the retro-classic revolution Guaranteed Rate Field (formerly U.S. Cellular Field and new Comisky Park) opened to poor reviews and a 16-0 loss to the Tigers in 1991. The White Sox have since refurbished the ballpark by removing 6,600 Upper Deck seats, adding Fan Decks, statues of White Sox greats and other modern amenities. Originally named after its predecessor Comiskey Park the White Sox brought some traditions across the way including the exploding Scoreboard and arched windows.

#26 – Globe Life Park – 3 games attended

Everything is bigger in Texas, even the ballpark! Three retro-style ballparks are honored in the outfield, Tiger Stadium’s RF roofed home run porch, Ebbets Field’s CF nooks and crannies and Fenway Park’s LF wall. Fans have two more seasons to enjoy Globe Life Park before it is put out to pasture for a new retractable roof ballpark.

#27 – Rogers Centre – 4 games attended

Opened in 1989 as North America’s first retractable dome ballpark, Rogers Centre was also the first ballpark to house a World Series champion outside the U.S. with the Jays going back-to -back in 1992-93. It’s also the only ballpark with a hotel in CF and views of one of the world’s tallest buildings, the CN Tower.

#28 – Chase Field – 1 game attended

Don’t let the triple digit heat of Phoenix stop you from making a trip to see the Diamondbacks. Chase Field was the first retractable roof ballpark to include a grass playing field. The roof is kept open during the day for the grass to grow and closed a few hours before first pitch. A high capacity HVAC system drops the temperature to a comfortable level for fans to enjoy the game. Chase Field is also the only MLB ballpark with a swimming pool in RF, so if you are traveling 35 deep see if this Field Level suite is available.

#29 – Oakland Coliseum – 1 game attended

A ballpark that once offered views of the Oakland hills is now one of Major League Baseball’s least desirable due to frequent plumbing issues and the monstrosity that is Mount Davis, named after deceased Raiders owner Al Davis. The A’s have been searching for a new ballpark site for at least a decade.

#30 – Tropicana Field – 1 game attended

Remember there are only 30 Ballparks where Major League Baseball is played and this non-retractable domed ballpark is one of them. Unfortunately, a new Ballpark is long overdue. A great option for snow birds to catch games in April.

#25 – Guaranteed Rate Field – 2 games attended

#26 – Globe Life Park – 3 games attended

#27 – Rogers Centre – 4 games attended

#28 – Chase Field – 1 game attended

#29 – Oakland Coliseum – 1 game attended

#30 – Tropicana Field – 1 game attended

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