Welcome, stadium creators and stadium connoisseurs!

I think you will agree that one neat aspect of The Show is the stadium creator community that forms in the great digisphere (cue voice from above: "Where are we??")

Creative types spend many hours bringing to life their visions, then share their works with the baseball gaming world. Consider this list a celebration of that spirit. If nothing else, I hope you discover some good fields you weren’t aware of.

If any stadium builders feel overlooked or insulted by the final rankings, know that the “judges” are but one person and taste is subjective. My favorite stadium might be another person’s nightmare and the reverse.

Because of the diverse nature of stadium types, I was tempted to break down the list into categories, such as realistic, fantasy, historic, faux-historic, re-location, and, yes, rooster (there are multiple!). However, the great panel of judges ultimately decided to devise one single list, in which the rankings are dictated by an overall combination of technical craftsmanship, artistry, creativity, ingenuity, atmosphere, and perhaps most importantly, overall visual excellence.

Apologies to the many stadiums without an associated gamer tag. If you wish to claim ownership, please reach out and I will update the article. Another casualty is those whose usernames and/or fields failed to find a match in the vault — an example being the Cisco Field design by laracco, which looks extraordinary, or parks titled Ivy Road, Red Elm Park, and Edinburg Stadium.

Lastly, a sincere 'thank you' to those who tirelessly work to create versions of all the Minor League stadiums. Your hard work is noted and greatly appreciated.

But enough with the foreplay, let's get to the list!

The List

155. Blank Canvas
The list begins with Blank Canvas. This is the base park that exists before any inventiveness and hard work come into play. Take it in - marinate on its blandness - resent it, if you must.

As we go through the rankings, hold that image somewhere in the back of your mind.
You see: in order to appreciate the miracle of everything, we must first understand the emptiness of nothing. As Neutral Milk Hotel once blurted out in slightly-off-key throaty tones, "...how strange it is to be anything at all." And how wonderful. Let's begin.

154. Expos Park

41000 Canadians can watch baseball at this towering, spacious stadium. Surely they will! Though a critic could ask: does the field possess the artistic elegance and creativity worthy of such an interesting city? Still, having been robbed of their beloved Expos, it's doubtful fans will complain. Let’s see if Vladimir Guerrero III can hit bombs into the party deck.

153. Columbia Park - KierogiJones
A field that channels the spirit of many classic stadiums, Columbia Park is a lefty’s dream.

152. Peel Basin Stadium - jaschiff
A clean, even-playing field well-suited for a team in a working-class industrial city like Palm Springs or Jackson Hole.

151. TMP Ballpark

This endearingly unconventional stadium pulls from Transylvania, Oregon, and the American South. Call it a TMP stew, if you will. Perhaps TMP stands for Transylvania + Mississippi + Portland. Anyhow, symmetry isn’t the strong suit here, but a lovely mountain backdrop and calm river most certainly is — enjoy!

150. Brooklyn Field

Excellent utilization of the bridge and open visuals of the city make this a great home for the Mets - Citi Field wishes it was this interesting.

149. Downtown Kaufmann - Jaschiff
One of many strong creations from user Jaschiff, this park channels the team’s essence, but moves the park closer to downtown. The result is a field that feels more connected to the city, and more dear to its heart.

148. Alex Rodriguez Park
A well-done re-creation. Come for the Primobolan™, stay for the baseball.

147. US Bank Stadium - xEDxLBxNYx
Shades of the Metrodome, but with a modern, futuristic twist. “The Legend of Brad Radke” meets “Zenon Girl of the 21st Century”.

146. Las Vegas Dome and Casino - laracco
Boasting one of the most innovative retractable roof designs in baseball, LVDC pops with shine and glitz. Future home of the Las Vegas Night Owls? A cynic might question the utility of the hit-it-here sign, which is likely only reachable by Rori McIlroy with a driver.

145. Braddock Mountain Park

Bursting with personality, this sublime park brings a colorful spirit to rural America.

144. SunRay Park - laracco
While many “Rays” parks opt for open, water-centric builds, this take on a new Rays home built upward, creating a visually pleasing field with strong symmetry and attention to detail. A balanced park, this park will be appreciated by Wander Franco and Shane McClanahan alike. And soon, the one they call Junior.

143. Stade de Baseball - Monaco - r03ab06
An exemplary re-creation of a real-world area, this stadium in French Polynesia brings the American sport of baseball
across the Atlantic.

142. Spagoo

One can only summon a guess as to what spagoo is - or what a spagoo is - but it’s a lovely field with downtown located out to left, and the River Spagoo floating by in right. EDIT: I googled it. Don't google it.
Also, phenomenal work with the pool party happening near the left field foul pole.

141. Rockstar Park and Casino
Holy Moses, I can hear the slot machines from here. This park is big and loud and dropping with desert debauchery.

140. Steele Trestle Park - jaschiff

With foothills and trees and a river painting the backdrop, how could one not be charmed by this field?

139. The Boleyn Ground

Open-air design brings the pulse of the city close to the field, and the atypical choice of red walls work well.

"The Three Tesla Park's"

138. Tesla Park (Cincinnati)
When I think “futuristic electric vehicle”, the first thing that comes to mind is Cincinnati.
A lively, fitting stadium for the Cincinnati Reds, this park cracks with color, and even pays homage to the steamboat smoke stacks of G.A.B.

137. Tesla Park
What makes this ballpark special is the ingenious incorporation of the surrounding waterways. Special stuff.
This pictures don't do the atmosphere justice, but I feel a “San Diego” vibe here.
Come to think of it, I could really use a fat burrito right now.

136. Tesla Park - smonee
The third Tesla Park of these rankings (trust me, there were plenty more), this park channels the energetic desert-Vegas vibe, bringing red rocks and water features to a cool, shaded park. The design here is excellent. Also, props to creator smonee for his litany of smaller, realistic parks, which are wonderful for Minor League games or exhibitions.

135. The Forest 2.0
Licensing with Tilamook™ fell through at the last minute, leaving this home of the Portland Pines to simply be called “The Forest”. Immaculate stone work elevates the park visually, and open views of the city beyond make the field feel alive and current. Fairly low capacity limits the upside as a believable Major League park, but it's a pretty, well-designed field nonetheless.

134. Purple City
Love it or hate it, Purple City knows what it is. Bright, futuristic, perhaps a bit chaotic, this downtown ballpark has electricity matched by few others. It’s worth taking a “tour” of the surrounding scenery in stadium creator, as the city details are immense.

133. Comiskey 24 - Nutmegeddon1
A similar design to Home Depot Field, this field has a clean, simple look. What a beautiful place for the (tortured?) White Sox to turn things around.

132. New Shibe Park
A lovely park that emanates "peak America", this timeless classic could exist in any era. New Shibe Park awakens the spirit and urges one to proclaim, "Play ball!"

131. Crown Plaza - Kingbuffalo31
A symmetrical “modern” park. Very much in the mold of a Nationals Park or new Busch Stadium, this is a terrific potential home for the Kansas City Royals. Outstanding work!

130. Estadio Mobil Super (Monterrey, MX) - eliezther6
An excellent re-creation of the Monterrey stadium. This re-creation could not have been done better.

129. Canadian Tire Park - WhoCanItBeMeow
A well-crafted, compact, highly-functional stadium with strong replay value and a delightful aesthetic.

128. Shmegmer Park - laracco
An re-creation from The Benchwarmers, this was made by an uncle at the request of his nephew — awwwwwww.

127. Historic District - SuperBeast1222
A beautiful park that craftily uses open space to incorporate the surrounding city streets into its field of view. This park is a wonderful park for a Minor League team in a large town or small city.