LOUDEST FANS IN THE MLB

By Christopher Czar FANS IN THE MLB

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Recently rated the worst fan-base in pro sports by GQ Magazine, Phillies fans have been in the limelight more than any other teams fans in recent memory. All the while, the antics of the fans have lead to a tough road win for opponents. In defense of the fans for this articles sake, worst doesn’t mean quiet. In fact, it’s most likely the contrary. The blue collar, hardened, passionate fans from the ironically named “City of Brotherly Love” win the title as baseball’s loudest fans. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Phillies fans have been in the limelight more than any other teams fans in recent memory. All the while, the antics of the fans have lead to a tough road win for opponents. In defense of the fans for this articles sake, worst doesn’t mean quiet. In fact, it’s most likely the contrary. The blue collar, hardened, passionate fans from the ironically named “City of Brotherly Love” win the title as baseball’s loudest fans.

Fans of the AL Central couldn’t wait for the Metrodome to close so their teams would have a chance to win on the road. The Twins put together extremely competitive teams year in and year out, and Target Field has become a nightmare for opposing teams. Now they just need to fi gure out how to beat the Yankees in the playoffs. MINNESOTA TWINS 2 Fans of the AL Central couldn’t wait for the Metrodome to close so their teams would have a chance to win on the road. The Twins put together extremely competitive teams year in and year out, and Target Field has become a nightmare for opposing teams. Now they just need to fi gure out how to beat the Yankees in the playoffs.

The Red Sox are so heavily favored to win the AL Crown that you’d actually LOSE money if you bet on them. Well, not actually, but Theo Epstein has put together one of the most impressive teams in recent MLB history. Too bad they haven’t won a game yet. In fairness to the Red Sox, they haven’t played a home game yet, where they always play great thanks to a devoted, hard-nosed fan-base that packs Fenway Park. BOSTON RED SOX 3

Often regarding as the best fan-base in all of pro sports, and despite being from a smaller market, Cardinals fans have been extremely supportive of their franchise. Busch Stadium has been a tough venue for opposing teams, and has seen its share of postseason success. Often packed, the stadium gets loud and intimidating. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 4

The most recognizable franchise in the world has, without a doubt, the largest fan-base and the largest number of despisers. A couple years ago, the Yankees would have been number one on this list. The move to the ultra slick new stadium seems to have weeded out some of the more rowdy fans, as ticket prices have sky rocketed. NEW YORK YANKEES 5

Rockies fans are known as being hospitable hosts, but still avid supporters of their team. They play in the second stadium on this list named after a beer, Coors Field. The high altitude leads to a ton of homers and noisy, crowded houses in the thirdbiggest stadium in baseball. COLORADO ROCKIES 6

Outside of New York and Boston, the Dodgers seem to have the most storied and recognizable fan base in baseball. Unfortunately for thousands of good Dodgers fans, a recent senselessly brutal attack on an opposing fan will mar this loyal fan-base. LOS ANGELES DODGERS 7

Racing wieners, a stadium named after beer and the hardest partying announcer in the bigs all reside at Miller Park in the beer capital of the United States. All this leads to a boisterous atmosphere with loud fans. This expert marketing doesn’t make me want to visit Miller Park, it makes me want to live there! MILWAUKEE BREWERS 8

Look for Reds fans to continue to build on their reputation through this season. Even though they’re not near the top of the league in attendance, for anyone who’s known someone from Ohio...You can count on the fact that the volume of their voice is twice that of the average person, making up for the empty seats. CINCINNATI REDS 9

You’re not going to walk away from Comerica Park with hearing loss, but the team draws well, and the fans can hold their own. They just haven’t had enough to cheer about since the intimidating fans helped the Tigers to a 5-1 record during their 2006 World Series run. DETROIT TIGERS 10