Your take: Is the Arizona Diamondbacks' Chase Field an 'absolute dump'?
Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, was recently slammed in some MLB stadium rankings ahead of the 2023 season.
We were curious to see what Diamondbacks fans, and MLB fans, thought of the stadium compared to other baseball stadiums, so we sent out a Twitter poll.
While the results are not scientific, they do offer some insight into how some feel about Chase Field.
Almost 60% of voters in the poll voted that they would rank Arizona's MLB stadium among the six worst stadiums in baseball.
Under 19% had it ranked No. 17-24.
15% put it No. 9-16.
Less than 7% of voters had Chase Field as a Top 8 MLB stadium.
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— azcentral sports (@azcsports) March 27, 2023
The MLB stadium rankings story, and the poll, brought out some strong emotions on social media.
Many cited a need for renovations at the stadium, or for a new stadium altogether for the Diamondbacks:
Chase field is an absolute dump
— James Baker (@JaysonMcgary) March 27, 2023
Been to tons of parks. For its age, it’s an absolute dump.
— Minnesota Twins eMLB PR (@eMLBTwinsPR) March 28, 2023
We need a remodel and an open deck like @PetcoPark
— Annette Moreau (@F1_Barbie) March 28, 2023
it is a pit.
— Todd Beavis IV (@titamarus69) March 27, 2023
its like playing in a basement....depressing...
— No hypocrisy 41 (@41NoHypocrisy) March 28, 2023
It’s like a past it’s prime shopping mall. Roof closed is atrocious.
— Rich Dubek (@richdubek) March 27, 2023
Those gigantic, obscene advertising panels are what ruins the entire vibe of the park for me
— Lumbergh (@YourBossBill) March 27, 2023
The sad part is that it's a cave. Too big for this team. Another problem is that there is no plan in place to fix it. Why? Because you can't fix it. A new stadium would be great, but where?
— Bob Brumbaugh (@BobBrumbaugh) March 27, 2023
It’s past its prime and is too big for the crowds that attend. A major renovation or a new stadium needs to be started soon.
— Ray (@BetterTweetRay) March 28, 2023
Time to build a new one. lol
— Robbie (@ZandEngel) March 27, 2023
Others didn't see big issues with the Diamondbacks' home field, or were fans of the facility:
I've been to 25 active stadiums, it ranks 12th for me.
It's not a dump, it's not amazing, it's entirely acceptable.— dumb baseball and other stuff guy (@whatmoney3000) March 28, 2023
Been to more than half of the stadiums … It is fairly comfortable compared to some of the stadiums
— lightning jack (@Jeff04356690) March 28, 2023
Yet another thing ppl are gonna let social media decide for them. Chase field is great
— Brent Hunsaker, DO (@bdh2828) March 28, 2023
I've been to 5 stadiums so no expert but I don't think it's bad...average IMO
— Luke Davis (@LucasDa04105558) March 27, 2023
I would disagree with the “not in an ideal spot”. It is downtown with large parking garages next door. Don’t have to drive over an hour to freakin Glendale from east valley. Lots of concession stands & bathrooms. Guess I’m in the minority for liking it.
— Randy Vernon (@rvernon9) March 27, 2023
I've had a good time there. Maybe I haven't been to enough other ballparks. @Cardinalfan9633 - Your take?
— J.T. Young (@JT_Young) March 27, 2023
I like it. There’s not a great atmosphere, but I like the views. If it were as bad as the claimed, they wouldn’t be hosting the World Baseball Classic there every few years. It’s not a dump like the A’s Coliseum.
— 🦆 Wiffleball Tony 🇺🇸⚾️🏈🏒 (@Cardinalfan9633) March 27, 2023
My guy hasn’t been to oakland’s barn… DBacks barn is just fine let’s not get dramatic.
— Kelala (@nikeapollo91) March 27, 2023
This stadium is ok, come on now.
— Paul Arévalo (@parevalo) March 27, 2023
There is no problem with the stadium
— Arizonan (@HowardJuice23) March 27, 2023
How do you feel about Chase Field?
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