Continuing the tours of the ballparks of Major League Baseball (MLB).
NL WEST
1. Chase Field-Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks
Opened in 1998, Chase Field is another one of only a few ballparks in the MLB that is indoors with a retractable roof. Chase Field has a seating capacity 48,519 and is somewhat unique in having a dirt strip down the middle of mound to home plate similar that of Comerica Park.
2. Coors Field-Home of the Colorado Rockies
Nicknamed Jurassic Park, Coors Field opened in 1995 and has a seating capacity of 50,398. It is known for its beer and beautiful views of the well, rockies haha.
3. Dodger Stadium- Home of the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who once played in Brooklyn, New York, have played at Dodger stadium since 1958 and it is one of the oldest stadiums in the major leagues. Hall of Famer announcer Vin Scully is the ballpark announcer for the Dodgers and is finally retiring following the 2016 season. Dodger Stadium has a seating capacity of 56,000.
4. Petco Park-Home of the San Diego Padres
Home of the San Diego Padres, Petco Park has a very cool backdrop of skyscrapers in its lovely city of San Diego, CA. The Padres started playing at Petco in 2004 and they are one of only 8 teams in the MLB league who has yet to win a World Series title. Petco park has a seating capacity of 40,162.
5. AT&T Park-Home of the San Fransisco Giants
Formally known as Pacific Bell Park and SBC Park, AT&T Park is home to the NL West and Eight time World Series Champion San Fransisco Giants. Known famously for the brick wall in right field as well as McCovey Cove behind this wall and the famous large coke bottle in left field, AT&T Park has a seating capacity of 41,915 and opened in April of 2000.
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