There is always going to be much debate over which stadium is the best in the Bigs.

The basis of my rankings comes from history, innovations, and its overall atmosphere. I don't think someone should be judging a park based on the concessions and fun things to do while your there.

You're there to watch a baseball game and root for your team, so that is where my ranks are coming from.

 

1) Fenway Park, Boston Red Sox

The oldest park in the majors and definitely the most unique. It's rustic look shows the times of early baseball.

Who doesn't know the Green Monster in left field?

While "the curse" remained in the minds of Bostonians for several years, many memorable World Series and playoff games were held here, adding to its great history.

The tickets to games here are probably the hardest to get in all the Bigs as games are always sold out.

 

2) Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore Orioles

Just like Fenway is oldest remaining of its kind, Camden Yards is the oldest of the "new generation" ballparks.

Built in 1994 the field uses its surroundings well. The warehouse in right field adds to the charm, as does the beautiful skyline view.

Now the biggest moment in Camden Yards history may be Cal Ripken breaking the most consecutive games played, or Ken Griffey Jr. hitting the warehouse in the Home Run Derby.

However, the atmosphere and surroundings still rival those moments as defining memories of the stadium.

 

3) Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs

Built just a couple years following Fenway Park makes it the second oldest in baseball.

Standing in the middle of a neighborhood with ivy lining the brick walls around the field make it one of a kind.

The lack of advertisements and handheld scoreboard really gives a fan that old-time feeling here.

The history here lacks because the team hasn't played a World Series since 1945.

For myself, the only memorable event I can remember is the Steve Bartmann incident with Moises Alou. Cubs fans may disagree here.

Hopefully the name will never change otherwise this one may drop if it does.

 

4) PNC Park, Pittsburgh Pirates

This is one of the new gems around the league that seemed to get everything right when building it.

Probably the most spectacular view of a skyline in the majors, as well as placement along the river.

The yellow Roberto Clemente Bridge is closed on game days to allow for fans to walk in from downtown is a great fan experience. The only problem here is that the team doesn't generate enough fans.

History lacks, but atmosphere and innovations give this park a high grade.

 

5) AT&T Park, San Francisco Giants

Location on McCovey Cove really gives this park a boost.

Bonds' homers quickly gave the park a history, whether good or bad.

While many parks could fit in this spot, I feel like this one is a must just because of its' uniqueness. There is no doubt that it has the most scenic view if you like nature.

 

With many new parks scheduled to come in the next few years, I think that it is hard for any new park to bypass these five. It would need to do something totally different than all these new stadiums that are using each other’s ideas.

Perhaps the new Tampa Stadium is on its way, but I personally don't like the idea.