Proud to say that even though I live in San Diego and have roots out by Philly, my son's first game was at Camden. It is the perfect place to watch a game, every spot there is a great view. It was a day game, in the 90s with 70% humidity, and my 18 month old was napping in the 8th. Lugged him around like a sack of potatoes the rest of the game and then all the way to the rental car.
I’ve seen games in something like 30 MLB parks. But Camden Yards is still my favorite place. I’d estimate I’ve probably been fortunate to catch around 50 games there through the 30 years of its existence, though it’s been 3 or 4 years now since the last time I got to see a game there.
That day, the O’s got trounced by the Angels. Sadly, I don’t remember anything any of the O’s did in particular. I know Trout went 0-4, but he smiled every time he tossed in the outfield between innings. Some guys near us in our outfield seats heckled the Angels outfielders, but in a good-natured way. It was just a joy to be there.
When I was a younger man, I always loved just walking Eutaw St a couple hours before a game, listening to BP, breathing it all in with the few other diehards there so far in advance for the game.
My wife and I headed to Camden for a series with the Brewers while we lived in New York. Neither team was very good, but the exploration of the ballpark was well worth it. The influence of Camden is seen throughout the league and baseball is better for it.
Proud to say that even though I live in San Diego and have roots out by Philly, my son's first game was at Camden. It is the perfect place to watch a game, every spot there is a great view. It was a day game, in the 90s with 70% humidity, and my 18 month old was napping in the 8th. Lugged him around like a sack of potatoes the rest of the game and then all the way to the rental car.
Perfect day all around.
Only 70% humidity? What a pleasant day at the ballpark.
I’ve seen games in something like 30 MLB parks. But Camden Yards is still my favorite place. I’d estimate I’ve probably been fortunate to catch around 50 games there through the 30 years of its existence, though it’s been 3 or 4 years now since the last time I got to see a game there.
That day, the O’s got trounced by the Angels. Sadly, I don’t remember anything any of the O’s did in particular. I know Trout went 0-4, but he smiled every time he tossed in the outfield between innings. Some guys near us in our outfield seats heckled the Angels outfielders, but in a good-natured way. It was just a joy to be there.
When I was a younger man, I always loved just walking Eutaw St a couple hours before a game, listening to BP, breathing it all in with the few other diehards there so far in advance for the game.
Happy 30th, Camden Yards!
My wife and I headed to Camden for a series with the Brewers while we lived in New York. Neither team was very good, but the exploration of the ballpark was well worth it. The influence of Camden is seen throughout the league and baseball is better for it.