Where Was I: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California (June 18, 2013).

Ballpark count:

For the trip: 11.

MLB active: 23.

Overall MLB: 31.

Seat: Section 128; Row 28; Seat 18, up the LF foul line.

Result: Giants 5, Padres 4.

There is not much I can write about AT&T park that has not already been said. The park is gorgeous. The promenade behind RF that gives out on the Bay as well as the public boardwalk where non-ticket holding fans can catch a glimpse of the game are inspired design elements. The park redefined how open areas can be used behind the OF walls. It is relatively downtown and easily accessible by public transit. The concessions are many and diverse.

However, one has to dress up in fall clothing to go see a mid-June ball game at AT&T, because of the cold wind coming in off the Bay. This is simply not baseball weather.

And because of that, despite the gorgeous design, despite how fan-friendly it is, this is a significant failing for AT&T as a ballpark. 

Random Observations:

- The PA announcer is a woman; it is the only park to which I have been where this is the case. Glass ceiling broken, I guess.

- The large Coca Cola bottle in left field is actually a slide; I had no clue.

- Giants fans sure do like their Marco Scutaro.