Phil Chmielewski Archives

Nine with the Nerd – Phil Chmielewski

I met Phil Chmielewski in through the Ballpark Stampeders Facebook group. Phil’s fandom dates back to the early 1970’s and is now working his way through the 30 MLB ballparks. Phil also enjoys visiting Spring Training and Minor League sites; he’s a true baseball fan. Thanks Phil for sharing your ballpark experiences on Ballpark Nerd! [Read more…]

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

June 29, 2002: Baltimore, Maryland I will always have fond memories of Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the city of Baltimore. Not only was it the first trip in Mike’s and my Ballpark Tour, but it was also where I met someone very special. June … [Read More...]

Coors Field

July 29, 2006: Denver, Colorado Thermal undershirts, long johns, gloves, wool hats, snow boots, down jackets and baseball. Which of these does not fit? Sure, most would say baseball, but the fans in attendance at Coors Field on Opening Day … [Read More...]

Target Field

May 23, 2010: Minneapolis, Minnesota Minnesota, Land of 10,000 Lakes and one of the finest ballparks in Major League Baseball. Target Field made its debut in 2010 and ushered in a return to open-air baseball for the Minnesota Twins. The Twins’ … [Read More...]

Yankee Stadium

September 28, 2001: Bronx, New York For some reason, I waited until my junior year at Fordham to attend my first Yankees game. I will admit to having rooted for the Yankees during my high school years, even joining classmates at the 1996 and 1998 … [Read More...]

Angel Stadium of Anaheim

September 4, 2006: Anaheim, California Orange County, California…the OC, surf and sand, horrendous housewives, a ridiculous FOX melodrama and baseball. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball isn’t the first thing most people think about when the … [Read More...]