20. Coors Field — Colorado Rockies
No one would be wrong in thinking that Coors Field has the baseball-record of most 15-10 games ever played within its hallowed halls.
The ballpark, now one of the oldest in the Majors, is an architectural gem that opposing teams love playing in, to the detriment of the Colorado Rockies and their fanbase. Thanks to the high altitude, baseballs soar with ease out of the field and into the bleachers. Coors Field is the very definition of a “hitter’s ballpark,” ranking this ballpark as one of the lest-friendly to its home team in MLB.
That’s a major reason why Coors Field is ranked as low as it is. The Rockies just don’t have an advantage in their ballpark, taking away the quirky aspects that could give this team a home-field edge. That’s a shame because the rest of the ballpark is nice for viewing baseball games. Sure, it could have used a retractable roof, especially considering its high altitude and likelihood of “snow delays” early in the season.
Then again, maybe it shouldn’t? A retractable roof, while being a bit beneficial, would take away some of the charms Coors Field has built up over the years. Also, shoutout to the stadium staff, who have kept this place sparkling year-in-and-year-out. Though, to be honest, Coors Field tilts dangerously close to the “functionality” side and the Rockies may be crying to Denver city officials soon about chipping in for a new ballpark.
But it isn’t there yet, as Coors Field is still a nice place to watch a baseball game, and bring home a home-run souvenir from the opposing team.