Cannon Ballers Inaugural Season
Review from August 15, 2021
* I was challenged to rate Atrium Health on our scale by a baseball friend, Bob. My family and I worked really hard and think we scored our home park very objectively. Yes, we are season ticket holders. Yes, we have positive relationships with many staff members. However, we stepped out of ourselves and gave an honest review for the integrity of our system.*
One of our main reasons to move to Kannapolis, NC was the birth of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and their brand new Atrium Health Ballpark. In fact, we bought season tickets and believe in the organization as well as the community. The Kannapolis downtown is developing and will make the ballpark an even better destination in coming years. Making this facility more special are the two high school games I’ve umpired on that field.
2020 ruined the scheduled inaugural baseball season. When Covid protocols relaxed Atrium Health opened as a public park. Playground facilities, food and beverage operations, and other select events made the park a fun community destination even without baseball. I believe these are the factors that led to Atrium Health winning a popular vote to be named 2021 Ballpark Digest Low A park of the year. The town of Kannapolis loves its new stadium.
As time drew near, even the 2021 season was delayed a few weeks. FINALLY the first game at Atrium Health was played on May 4th. The crowd was so appreciative to have baseball. While still working out first year kinks, operations showed progress as the season progressed. Between promotions, in game entertainment, unique park features, and a “down home” feel, you will enjoy a visit to the ballpark in Kannapolis.
Now if the Cannon Ballers could only win a few more games…
* I was challenged to rate Atrium Health on our scale by a baseball friend, Bob. My family and I worked really hard and think we scored our home park very objectively. Yes, we are season ticket holders. Yes, we have positive relationships with many staff members. However, we stepped out of ourselves and gave an honest review for the integrity of our system.*
One of our main reasons to move to Kannapolis, NC was the birth of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and their brand new Atrium Health Ballpark. In fact, we bought season tickets and believe in the organization as well as the community. The Kannapolis downtown is developing and will make the ballpark an even better destination in coming years. Making this facility more special are the two high school games I’ve umpired on that field.
2020 ruined the scheduled inaugural baseball season. When Covid protocols relaxed Atrium Health opened as a public park. Playground facilities, food and beverage operations, and other select events made the park a fun community destination even without baseball. I believe these are the factors that led to Atrium Health winning a popular vote to be named 2021 Ballpark Digest Low A park of the year. The town of Kannapolis loves its new stadium.
As time drew near, even the 2021 season was delayed a few weeks. FINALLY the first game at Atrium Health was played on May 4th. The crowd was so appreciative to have baseball. While still working out first year kinks, operations showed progress as the season progressed. Between promotions, in game entertainment, unique park features, and a “down home” feel, you will enjoy a visit to the ballpark in Kannapolis.
Now if the Cannon Ballers could only win a few more games…
OUR RATING:
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TICKET VALUE 8/10
CONCESSIONS 7/10
FAMILY FRIENDLINESS 6/5
ATMOSPHERE 10/10
CHARACTER 8/10
PARKING 6/5
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