Jack Torrance - contributing reporter
Alright Stitches fans, as the Historian of the Reporter; while the National League owners sort out the city deals they are getting, let's take a look at the current cities, ballparks, and a map of all the fan bases for the American League.
- North
- Fargo, ND - Newman Outdoor Field - 7,500
- New York, NY - Shea Stadium - 55,775
- Syracuse, NY - NBT Bank Stadium - 11,602
- Tacoma, WA - Cheney Stadium - 9,600
- East
- Baltimore, MD - Park at Camden Yards - 48,262
- Boston, MA - Fenway Park - 33,925
- Cleveland, OH - Progressive Field - 43,345
- Philadelphia, PA - Citizens Bank Park - 43,000
- South
- Arlington, Tx - Globe Life Field - 49,170
- Durham, NC - Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 10,000
- Montgomery, AL - Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium - 7,000
- New Orleans, LA - Shine on Airline - 10,000
- West
- Los Angeles, CA - Dodger Stadium - 56,000
- Phoenix, AZ - Chase Field - 48,700
- Salt Lake City, UT - Smith's Ballpark - 15,500
- Vancouver, Canada - Nat Bailey Stadium - 6,500
Here is how the franchises rank in terms of Park Factor
- Pitcher Friendly
- 0.793 - Tacoma
- 0.868 - New York (N)
- 0.896 - Los Angeles
- Neutral
- 0.998 - Syracuse
- 1.010 - Philadelphia
- 1.035 - Vancouver
- 1.041 - Fargo
- Hitter Friendly
- 1.050 - Arizona
- 1.055 - Baltimore
- 1.056 - Salt Lake City
- 1.069 - New Orleans
- 1.083 - Montgomery
- 1.108 - Cleveland
- 1.111 - Boston
- 1.129 - Durham
- 1.140 - Texas
Tacoma will do everything they can to limit Triples and Home Runs; plan according when visiting that ballpark. Baltimore will likely see the most home runs, while Texas and Durham could depending on the handedness of the hitter and their ability to push or pull the ball. New York is not the place to play small ball, limiting everything except home runs.
