Baseball America names Redbirds home the best ballpark in the minor leagues

By Ben Spradling / Memphis Redbirds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - In their April 6-19, edition, Baseball America lists AutoZone Park as No. 1 on their list of the nation's Top 10 Minor League Ballparks. This year's rankings were judged by a pool of "ballpark experts," including minor league officials, architects and promoters, examining areas such as ballpark atmosphere and character.

Referred to as the "Taj Mahal of minor league baseball," AutoZone Park is noted as having some of the premiere facilities in the minors, consisting of the park's first-class clubhouses, the largest LED video board in the minors, two levels of club suites and first rate open-air party decks.

Listed alongside AutoZone Park was The Dell Diamond at No. 2, home of fellow Pacific Coast League members, the Round Rock Express.

AutoZone Park and the Redbirds will host Oklahoma City for 2009 Opening Day on Thursday in the first game of a four-game series. Information regarding tickets and group outings can be found online at memphisredbirds.com or by calling 901.721.6000.

Memphis Redbirds Baseball is a BIG HIT! The Triple-A affiliate of the 2006 WORLD CHAMPION St. Louis Cardinals is a first class organization providing fun, excitement, and memories! There's always a great evening of fun waiting for families, friends, and business associates! More than just exciting baseball, the Redbirds offer a great play area full of childrens' games, Live Memphis Music, great food, special performances, fireworks extravaganzas, and other special 'theme' nights throughout the season! There are great season and multi-game ticket packages available, with not one but two exciting exhibition games in 2007!

Special Group Rates and Private Party Areas are available for your team or group. Selected games have LIVE MUSIC in Autozone Plaza before and after the game, Produced by Memphis Sound Entertainment™. Selected dates also have special prizes and give-a-ways for the "early birds" through the gated. As always at a Redbirds game, you can be assured that the entertainment content will be "family safe!"

With AAA baseball,Rockey Redbird, dazzling fireworks displays, LIVE MUSIC, popcorn, GAMES GALORE, Promotional Give-a-ways, and special events throughout the season, Redbirds' events are the perfect place to entertain the entire family - or office! So come on downtown - or stay downtown - for an afternoon or evening of Redbirds baseball with your family, friends, or clients! And while you're here enjoy the LIVE MUSIC produced by Memphis Sound Entertainment™, the Official Entertainment Service Provider to the Memphis Redbirds Baseball Foundation in Autozone Park!

  

GO REDBIRDS!