Mookie Betts praises Petco Park as a favorite ballpark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has named Petco Park in San Diego as one of his favorite ballparks during a discussion on his podcast with Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Ryan O’Hearn. Betts expressed admiration for the stadium's beauty, green grass, and enthusiastic atmosphere, emphasizing the quality of the fan experience despite the rivalry tensions between the Dodgers and Padres. He also noted that both he and O’Hearn enjoy playing at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and Camden Yards in Baltimore. Betts has experienced intense games in San Diego, highlighting its vibrant crowd involvement.
- •Mookie Betts favors Petco Park for its beauty and fan atmosphere.
- •He shared this view during his podcast with Ryan O’Hearn.
- •Betts also likes PNC Park and Camden Yards.
- •He noted the 'greenest grass' at Petco Park.
- •The Dodgers and Padres have an ongoing rivalry.
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