When it comes to baseball, Pennsylvania runs with some heavy hitters. Along with neighboring New York, it’s truly a cradle of the sport. The state has been instrumental in its growth and development, hosting a multitude of early professional teams. Some of these have lasted until the present day – from the Majors to the minors to the independent clubs – and all enjoy a smattering of world-class facilities. There are 13 venues, in fact, which host pro ball in Pennsylvania, and here’s how they stack up.

1. PNC Park

PNC Park is particularly elevated above its MLB peers, heralded for its sweeping skyline views, thoughtful architecture and fan-forward design. The ballpark also features many tributes and nods to Roberto Clemente, the extolled right fielder and humanitarian who helped lead the Pirates to two World Series.

2. Citizens Bank Park

Like Pittsburgh, the home of the Phillies boasts a skyline view of its own, though the red-brick clad ballpark is a bit further from the city center. Citizens Bank Park is part of a larger sports complex that acts as a hub for Philadelphia teams, and it includes odes such as a light-up Liberty Bell and a modern version of the “Ashburn Alley” that was found at old Shibe Park.

3. Peoples Natural Gas Field

Peoples Natural Gas Field, opened in time for the Altoona Curve’s inaugural season in 1999, is a quirky, 7,000-seat ballpark that has found its place as a minor league gem. It features a smattering of food options and all the modern amenities required by a Double-A facility and then some. The stadium’s charm also extends beyond the fences, with the Skyliner roller coaster looming over right field and lighting the night up after dark.

4. Journey Bank Ballpark

Lodged between the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania in one of the most baseball-infused towns in the nation, Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of America’s pastime. This quirky, iconic ballpark on the banks of Lycoming Creek in downtown Williamsport has been a cornerstone of the community for nearly a century, opening way back in 1926. Having hosted more than a dozen minor league teams over the years, Bowman Field is now home to the Williamsport Crosscutters of the MLB Draft League.

5. FirstEnergy Stadium

One of the longest-running minor league franchises, the Reading Fightin’ Phils have been a staple in the community since their creation in 1967. They’ve created a reputation of good baseball and fun vibes, with their home at FirstEnergy Stadium consistently being called one of the most exciting minor league parks in the nation. The facility boasts a boardwalk, a pool pavilion and picnic areas galore, and the team runs many thrilling promotions that help it stand out against the crowd.

6. Coca-Cola Park

Coca-Cola Park, opened in 2008 to accommodate the arrival of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, can hold just over 10,000 fans. The outfield contains some of the park’s most unique features, such as a giant guitar from C.F. Martin & Company – a local instrument company – that has small windows which fans can look through. With a great gameday atmosphere, incredible selection of concessions and unique identity – as well as close proximity to their parent club in Philadelphia – the IronPigs are certainly going to be twirling here in Allentown indefinitely.

7. PNC Field

Inaugurated in 1989 as the home of the Triple-A Red Barons, PNC Field is a minor league facility that has evolved over the years, though it has always remained the epicenter of baseball in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region. In 2007, the franchise switched affiliation to the Yankees and, five years later, PNC Field was completely overhauled. The essentially rebuilt park reopened for the 2013 season, which also saw the hometown team rebrand as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders to coincide with the ushering in of the new era. In its present form, the ballpark is far more aligned with some of its modern peers, with a wraparound concourse, unobstructed views of the field and plentiful social and group spaces.

8. FNB Field

FNB Field is situated on an island in the middle of the mighty Susquehanna River, making baseball is somewhat of a unique experience in Pennsylvania’s capital city of Harrisburg. The Senators call this venue home, built atop grounds on City Island that have hosted the sport of baseball for over a century. The ballpark is noted not just for its originality, but also for its role in the movie Major League II.

9. UPMC Park

UPMC Park, home of the Eastern League’s SeaWolves, is a part of Erie Civic Center complex, which includes the adjoining Erie Insurance Arena that makes up most of the stadium’s towering left field wall. The rest of the venue’s design is just as odd, with two disconnected seating structures down the lines that don’t meet behind the plate. In the right field corner is the Bud Light Party Deck, a bi-level picnic area that affords fans some nice views of downtown Erie. All told, the ballpark can seat 6,000 comfortably.

10. Penn Medicine Park

The state’s largest ballpark utilized by an independent franchise, Penn Medicine Park in Lancaster is rich with Pennsylvania Dutch influence. Constructed for the Stormers of the Atlantic League, the venue has a wide variety of food items inspired by the local cuisine, including cheesesteaks, whoopie pies, pretzels, Turkey Hill ice creams, Utz chips and Yuengling beer. It’s also conveniently nestled into the footprint of the downtown area, making it a real part of the Amish Country community.

11. Medlar Field at Lubrano Park

A dual-purpose stadium that serves as the home of both Penn State baseball and the State College Spikes of the MLB Draft League, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park is a classic minor league facility with a community-focused atmosphere. Centrally located in the Keystone State’s Appalachian region, Medlar Field features a red brick exterior shrouded in brightly-colored shrubbery, helping the stadium blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. The hills of Happy Valley make for a truly beautiful backdrop, with iconic Mount Nittany dominating the outfield skyline.

12. WellSpan Park

Used by the York Revolution, WellSpan Park is known for its one-of-a-kind outfield cannon, which is fired prior to every game and following every home run by the Revs. The park is otherwise fairly generic, featuring a lot of the expected minor league amenities. In south central Pennsylvania, it seems to play second fiddle to its bigger brother over in Lancaster.

13. EQT Park

The classic abode of the Washington Wild Things, a competitor in the National Association, EQT Park sits adjacent to a mall parking lot in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. It’s a fine facility, although there isn’t much that sets the simple, early 2000s-era park apart from its peers.

Honorable Mention: Howard J. Lamade Stadium

The perennial host of the Little League World Series, Lamade Stadium is one of the largest and most recognizable ballparks in the country. It features a concrete seating structure, which can hold around 10,000 fans, and an expansive outfield hill that allows for an additional 35,000. This massive berm is prominent in the background of television broadcasts, with throngs of spectators in lawn chairs front and center and kids using pieces of cardboard to slide down the hill’s steep incline behind them.