A couple years ago, I had an idea of trying to watch the Pirates play in every Major League city. Part of it is my love for traveling and seeing new places/cities. Most of it is my love for baseball and watching a professional baseball game in person.
In addition, I want to see how the stadiums around the nation compare to one another and to the “Gold Standard” that is PNC Park. I have developed a scoring system in an effort to objectify the various ballparks. The three categories that comprise the scoring system are Field, Fans, and Food. Each category is weighted differently.
Field (15pts) – The architecture of the stadium. The backdrop of the stadium. How well the playing field is groomed. Additional amenities and attractions. Transportation to the stadium. Location of the field in respect to the city. All of these factors and others will be considered under the scoring of the “Field” category.
Fans (10pts) – The main scoring will be based mostly on the fans’ passion for their team and the game. Were there chants for individual players? Any standing ovations? The Wave? Also, this category includes treatment of opposing fans (myself). Casual conversation during pregame/between innings = + pts. Friendly heckling = + pts. Death threats = - pts.
Food (5pts) – Every ballpark has a signature sandwich, BBQ, or burger that could cost you several innings while waiting in line. But the question is if the food was worth the wait? This category will discuss the best eats at every stadium.
Field + Fans + Food = #/30
Easy enough. Let the journey begin!
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