A Cincinnati native, lifelong Reds fan, father of 3 boys and husband of one wife. My favorite ballpark has to be the living history museum that is Fenway Park. I've traveled to about half of the current MLB ballparks, plus a few others that are no longer with us like Shea, Turner Field, and Old Yankee Stadium. I started Ballpark Savvy to make your next ballpark trip more fun and affordable.
Jake Cain
A Cincinnati native, lifelong Reds fan, father of 3 boys and husband of one wife. My favorite ballpark has to be the living history museum that is Fenway Park. I've traveled to about half of the current MLB ballparks, plus a few others that are no longer with us like Shea, Turner Field, and Old Yankee Stadium. I started Ballpark Savvy to make your next ballpark trip more fun and affordable.
Last Updated: September 3rd, 2026 by Jake CainThere are so many positions that people love to talk about in baseball. A lot of the time, they will skip over the second base position. I don't know if it's the contrarian in me, but second base has always been my favorite position to play. There is something about being the quieter contributor that gives me excitement. Historically, having a second basemen who excels is exponentially valuable …
Last Updated: June 18th, 2026 by Jake CainLet’s face it. It’s hard to compare a guy who played in the 1920’s to a current player playing the 2020’s. That said, it’s fun to try. We’ve reviewed all the stats, offensive and defensive, heard from people in our Facebook group and we’ve updated our list of the top 20 third baseman of all time. We’re counting down from 20, so be sure to scroll to the …
Last Updated: September 3rd, 2026 by Jake CainBaseball is such a unique sport where so many variables can affect the outcome. With so many ways that a game can go, there are many accomplishments that have happened in history that may never happen again. Athletes have changed drastically over the years, to the point where the way they play today could make it impossible to even touch some of the records you're about to see …
Last Updated: August 13th, 2026 by Jake CainAlright. For decades, there have been people talking about how Babe Ruth played in a vastly different era. There has always been the question of whether, if he were to play in today's game, he wouldn't be able to last even two seconds. Let's dive into how the "Sultan of Swat" would react to today's game and maybe compare it to how he was already reacting to the …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. When any baseball fan starts listing parks they want to visit, Wrigley Field is sure to be near the top of the list. Wrigley Field is one of the last two true historic ballparks left standing. With so many …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainBaseball fans love statistics! We know it’s always on the tip of your tongue to rattle off your home team’s record and your favorite players’ batting average and RBIs, and we’re willing to bet you can pull out some stats on the greats, too (most all-time home runs scored? Barry Bonds, 762. Best career batting average? Ty Cobb, .366. We could go on, and we bet you could …
Last Updated: December 13th, 2022 by Jake CainIf baseball is as American as apple pie, it’s also as Cuban as a Cohiba cigar. Baseball is Cuba’s national sport. From kids playing stickball in the streets of Havana to boisterous stadium crowds to players on the national team who are admired as heroes, the passion for baseball runs deep. Let’s take a tour of the leagues and ballparks of Cuba… Why Baseball Is So Big in …
Last Updated: March 10th, 2023 by Jake CainThe first official baseball game was an absolute clobbering. On June 19, 1846, the New York Nine trounced the Knickerbocker Baseball Club of New York by a score of 23-1 in four innings. It was an unimpressive showing by the Knickerbockers, especially considering their team was led by the man widely credited with inventing the sport, Alexander Cartwright himself. The game was played at a park called Elysian …
Last Updated: September 6th, 2023 by Jake CainWhen I first got an email from the good people at Tourism London asking if I’d want to come visit the oldest baseball grounds in the world, I was filled with questions. Canada has a London? London, Ontario has the world’s oldest baseball field? It turns out, the answer to both questions is yes. In fact, London, Ontario is situated directly in between Detroit and Toronto – about …
Last Updated: April 4th, 2023 by Jake CainMove aside, peanuts and Cracker Jacks! We have the inside scoop on the best quality ballpark food, including some tasty new offerings for this season. Bring your appetite and let’s check out some can’t-miss stadium eats. Coming to a Stadium Near You… It looks like plenty of MLB stadiums have stepped up their food games this year. Whether you’re a plant-based eater or eager to chow down on …
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