Here are Brad’s scores for our visit to Rogers Centre in Toronto:
Food and Beverage – 5.0
The Rogers Centre had the best selection of food I’ve ever encountered at a baseball game. While none of us tried the hot dogs, we all had the barbecued chicken nachos, which were simply the best ballpark fare we’ve eaten on the trip.
Stadium Condition – 2.5
An average score for an average stadium. The stadium has been around for 20 years, and it looks 20 years old. Nothing more. Nothing less.
In-Game Experience – 2.0
Not much going on here. Some of the in-game scoreboard stuff was interesting — like Lyle Overbay doing his best bobblehead imitation — but there really wasn’t anything to write home about, however, seeing a baseball game played indoors for the first time was special.
Proximity – 5.0
You know what they say – Toronto is the New York City of Canada. Okay, they don’t really say that, but with a multitude of attractions and destinations within walking distance, it did have that Big Apple feel.
Overall Experience – 4.0
Four out of five for our neighbors to the north. Even though the stadium itself is pretty average (albeit cavernous) the food surprised us, and I think we all knew going in that the nightlife would be top-notch. Who knows – if we were able to witness the roof opening, maybe it would’ve bumped up the score.
Final score: 18.5/25