Our Ballpark Progress
In 2007, my son and I made our first ballpark road trip. We saw the Padres play the Cardinals at Busch Stadium (Ballpark #2 – Petco Park holds the #1 spot). We were hooked. We knew then and there that we must go on a quest to visit every ballpark in Major League Baseball. It has been more challenging than expected but fun nonetheless.
In 2008, we marked off 3: Angel Stadium (Ballpark #3), Twins at the Metrodome (Ballpark #4 … yes, now we must go back for Target Field), and Dodger Stadium (#5).
In 2009, 2 more off the list: Coors Field (Ballpark #6) and Oriole Park at Camden Yard (Ballpark #7).
In 2010, we visited Chase Field (Ballpark #8) for the first time. Returned in 2011 for the All-Star Game and 2013 for the World Baseball Classic.
2011 was a big ballpark year for us – 7: Comerica Park (Ballpark #9), Progressive Field (Ballpark #10), Minute Maid Park (Ballpark #11), Rangers Ballpark (Ballpark #12), AT&T Park (Ballpark #13), O.co Coliseum (Ballpark #14), and Safeco Field (Ballpark #15). Whew! Hit the half-way mark!
Only 1 in 2012: Kauffman Stadium (Ballpark #16).
Upcoming New York Ballparks
Can’t say what all in is store for us in 2013 but do know we have two games/ballparks scheduled as we head to New York City on Friday!
Saturday, May 4, 2013 we will be at Yankee Stadium (Ballpark #17) to see the Yankee’s host the Oakland A’s at a 1:05 PM game. We will be sitting in the Jim Beam Suite 320A. We were disappointed to learn that there are no ballpark tours available because it is a day game but we plan to arrive when the gates first open.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 we will be at Citi Field (Ballpark #18) to see the Mets host the Chicago White Sox at 7:10 PM. We will be sitting in the Delta Silver 19 section. Again disappointed to not be able to do a ballpark tour because they are sold out until after the All-Star game! But again, we will arrive when the gates first open and take it all in as much as possible!
We are very excited about this upcoming trip and look forward to sharing it with you. Please post comments if you have suggestions for while we are at Yankee Stadium or Citi Field.
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