This stadium is clearly viewed as the best facility in all of spring training by Stadium Journey, receiving the highest score. The best stadium was Ed Smith Stadium where the Baltimore Orioles play they finished with a grade of 4.4. The stadium that scored the lowest was the Yankees' the Yankees' George M. Steinbrenner Field with a grade of 2.9. With spring training underway, weve opened up voting in the 2023 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for Grapefruit League facilities. The Grapefruit League, however, fared much better, finishing with an average score of 3.63. Overall, the Cactus League stadiums had an average score of 3.275. In the Cactus League the scores ranged from 1.9 for the Cubs' HoHoKam Park to a high of 3.9 at Salt River Fields, where the Rockies and Diamondbacks play. Unfortunately, I have not had the opportunity to visit every spring training site, so I cannot rank them all, but the people at do a great job of providing reviews of every ballpark.Īt each facility they provide a FANfare score ranging between one and five which takes into account the following categories: Food & Beverage, Atmosphere, Neighborhood, Fans, Access, Return on Investment and Extra.

New Stadium adds to Sarasota's baseball legacyĭue to be completed in April 2019, the Atlanta Braves new stadium in the Wellen Park of Florida near North Port will be a new $125 million stadium with a 360-degree concourse, and outfield patio and a bar area.The quality of the stadium can have a major impact on fan's enjoyment of the game. The café is named in honor of the year (1954) Major League Baseball returned to Baltimore. Sandwiches, wraps, and other items are on the menu there, which can be enjoyed at your seat or in a climate-controlled setting if you need a break from the Florida sun. Or head to Café 54 inside the home plate entrance to the ballpark. While you’re waiting for the first pitch, you can shop for team gear at the Orioles Official Team Store, located just inside the home plate entrance of the park, and try to snap a photo with the Oriole Bird, who’s been the team’s mascot since 1979.įeeling hungry for a ballpark snack? The Orioles Fit Grill on the upper level concourse features a variety of healthy options. Just about everything a fan would want to know about attending a spring training game at any of the Grapefruit Leagues 14 ballparks is detailed in this. Fans who choose to sit there get a great view of the action on the field and have access to both a climate-controlled bar and outdoor seating.Īrrive early, because players and coaches often sign autographs from the time the gates open until 45 minutes before game time. Another option is the Third Base Lounge, located on the stadium’s second level. If you’re looking for shade, focus on sections 203 to 211 (rows 8 and above) along the first base side or sections 215 to 223 (rows 10 and above) on the third base side. More than 885,000 fans have cheered on the Birds at Ed Smith Stadium since the team moved to Sarasota. 36,000 online reviews were analyzed for the study, compiling the results in a report called 'The Voice of the Fan,' in which the Orioles Stadium was the most-liked venue.

In 2018, Ed Smith Stadium was ranked the no. The Orioles have been in the Sarasota community for nearly three decades - operating at Twin Lakes Park since 1991. Starting in 2019, the Atlanta Braves will be joining the Maryland snowbirds as well! The best in Florida The temperature is as enviable as the tickets when the Baltimore Orioles flock south each year for spring training.

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