Birmingham’s Regions Field has been recognized as one of the best minor league baseball ballparks in the nation.
In a list of the top 15 such stadiums published this month by StadiumTalk.com, the home of the Birmingham Barons was lauded.
The Barons are the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and have played at Regions Field since it opened in 2013.
StadiumTalk.com’s writeup on Regions Field as follows:
Less than six years old, Region Field is among the newest parks in the minors, but it was designed to reflect the town’s industrial past by incorporating brick and steel into its facade.
It also is among the most family-friendly parks in the minors, featuring a Youth Sports Zone housing a mini Wiffle ball field, a family fun park and batting cages.
The “Switchyard on 14th,” opened in 2017, offers food, beverage and outdoor game space. For adults, “The Barstream” includes 20 draft beers on tap and a full bar selection.
The Yellowhammer State is home to two more minor league baseball teams: the Montgomery Biscuits and Mobile BayBears.
The BayBears are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels and play home games at Hank Aaron Stadium. They are relocating to Madison County as the Rocket City Trash Pandas next year.
The Biscuits play at the capital city’s Riverwalk Stadium and are the Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
Don’t miss out! Subscribe today to have Alabama’s leading headlines delivered to your inbox.