The epitome of a pitcher's ballpark, Cashman Field boasts big time dimensions in terms of size. We're talking 433 feet to center field. I'm not even sure if I could clear that with my trusty Easton aluminum bat!
Perhaps the coolest thing about Cashman Field is that it was featured in the popular video game 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'.
Okay, enough with the history lessons. Let's get down to business.
Cashman Field is all around a pretty mediocre ballpark. You can find better built ones across the country and even in the AA League or Single A League. A lot of people like to complain about the parking situation at Cashman, but compared to major league parks, it's a breeze. Yes, walking down and up that large hill can be a bit of a chore especially after a few pre-game cervezas but hey, you're there to watch an athletic competition anyway.
Beers are appropriately ball park priced at around $7 each. The food available is not of the best quality and is overpriced. At one 51s game I attended I was absolutely famished, so I snagged myself a philly cheesesteak for the sum of $8 and disappointingly wolfed down the sub-par ingredients with vigor. I also saw that Papa John's was present at the park and selling tiny personal pizzas for the sum of $11 each.
If you're sitting in the cheap seats prepare to be uncomfortable as they can pretty much be described as metal bleachers. Another downside to the ballpark is that there is no outfield seating, however they do allow kids to run around and play in the grassy areas by each foul post. I thought this was a bit odd as it can tend to be dangerous at times when foul balls come flying in.