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MLB Ballpark Rankings: Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
Citizens Bank Park|Capacity: 43,000|Opened: 2004
OVERALL RANK
10
Citizens Bank Park
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Category Rank (1-30)
13		Affordability
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
2.3% 6.6% 52.5% 20.3% 18.4%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$28.14 3.3% 20th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
Category Rank (1-30)
4		Food
How would you rate the food at the ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
1.2% 1% 11.8% 41.9% 44%
 
How would you rate the cost of food and beverages at the ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
6.2% 13.6% 54.7% 20.8% 4.7%
 
What is the must-have food item offered at the ballpark and what makes it so good?
  • "Tony Luke's cheesesteak with wiz, onions and a Yuengling"
  • "For me, it's the vegetarian cheesesteak. Its price is comparable to those at outside restaurants, and it's great tasting"
  • "A schmitter. Very unique to the area. Nowadays all cheesesteaks are made the same in Philly, so it really tends to be the unique food. And some crab fries from Chickie & Petes."
  • "Local microbrews for less than it costs for standard domestics at most parks, satellite locations of two cheesesteak luminaries, a sandwich that owes its name to the best third baseman of all time and crab fries with provolone cheese sauce. All delicious, all reasonably priced [even if the lines get long], in a city that puts a premium on hometown favorites. I won't choose as a matter of principle."
  • "Turkey leg. It's huge and isn't that expensive -- you get your fill!"
Category Rank (1-30)
9		Team Quality
How would you rate the quality of the product currently being put on the field by the hometown team?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
0.8% 0.4% 8.3% 63.8% 26.7%
 
Which player on your team is the most worth paying to watch?
Chase Utley Ryan Howard Jimmy Rollins Cole Hamels Shane Victorino
45.4% 29.5% 18% 4.2% 0.8%
 
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Category Rank (1-30)
14		History & Tradition
How would you rate the sense of tradition and history at the ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
3.5% 14.6% 28% 34.9% 19%
 
Category Rank (1-30)
7		Ballpark Atmosphere
How would you rate the atmosphere at the game?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
1% 1.9% 6.2% 36.7% 54.1%
 
How would you rate the level of personal comfort when you are sitting in your seat?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
1.7% 1.7% 22.1% 43.1% 31.5%
 
Category Rank (1-30)
7		Fan Intelligence
How would you rate the "baseball intelligence" of the home fans?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
3.7% 4.6% 15.4% 34.9% 41.4%
 
Category Rank (1-30)
30		Fan Hospitality
How would you rate the hospitality offered to fans of the opposing team?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
36.9% 27.5% 22.6% 6.2% 6.8%
 
What is the worst incident you've witnessed against an opposing fan or yourself?
  • "You don't want to know."
  • "Good natured heckling. This is the Phillies, not the Eagles."
  • "Come on, it's Philly -- need I say more?"
  • "A lot of heckling -- but hey, they deserve it!"
  • "I've seen hot dogs and beer thrown at opposing fans."
Category Rank (1-30)
10		Promotions
How would you rate the quality of the promotions/giveaways offered by the home team?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
2.5% 4% 39.9% 38% 15.6%
 
What is the best promotion/giveaway your team has offered? What is the worst? What is a promotion you'd like to see?
  • "How about 9V Battery Day for the first 20,000 fans when the Mets are in town?"
  • "The best: Mike Lieberthal bobblehead with removable hat."
  • "Shane Victorino Hula Figure Day."
  • "The Richie Ashburn/Harry Kalas Bobblehead was great."
  • "The best is coming this year. We are getting a 2' x 3' replica of the NL East Division Champs pennant they raised over the stadium on Opening Day."
Category Rank (1-30)
10		Getting To The Game
How would you rate the traffic to and from the ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
8.4% 13.7% 55.1% 15.2% 7.6%
 
How would you rate the parking availability/cost at the ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
4.9% 11.5% 49% 24.3% 10.2%
 
How would you rate the public transportation options to and from the ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
3% 9.4% 29.1% 34.7% 23.8%
 
Category Rank (1-30)
20		Neighborhood
How would you rate the dining and drinking options within walking distance of the ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
30.5% 30.7% 18.3% 10.5% 9.9%
 

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