First and foremost, I should emphasize that any booth in the big leagues is a good booth. Broadcasting a the highest level is the goal for many of us. Yet, after spending quite a bit of time traversing the land broadcasting in the major leagues, some booths stand out more than others. Here are my top 5 television broadcast booths in the big leagues.

1. Target Field-Minnesota. Spacious and boasting great sight-lines, Target Field takes the top spot for a variety of reasons. Opening in 2010, Target Field is still a newer stadium that ranks as one of my favorites. The visiting TV booth is both spacious and comfortable. You have a great view of every angle of the ballpark and the newness of the stadium stands out. Over the right field wall is a view of downtown Minneapolis and a warm summer night at this yard is hard to beat. What sets this booth aside though, is the free meal complete with fruit and desert delivered to booth every night before the game. A nice touch which boosts this booth to number 1. A far cry from the old days in the Metrodome, where you felt like you were broadcasting a game from a submarine.

2. Yankee Stadium-The Bronx. First, let’s be clear, we are talking about the new Yankee Stadium here. While the old Yankee Stadium couldn’t be matched for history and nostalgia, the booth at the new Yankee Stadium is like broadcasting from your couch at home. Roomy with great sight-lines of the entire field, the booth in the Bronx is as nice as the rest of the ballpark. Located mere seconds from the Media dining room and bathrooms, this booth is top notch.

3. T-Mobile Park-Seattle. Originally called Safeco Field, Seattle’s ballpark features great views and plenty of space to spread out. The desk area sports plenty of space for monitors, and computers that are utilized during a broadcast. Bonus feature: the stage manager has enough room to sit next to the play-by-pay announcer making it a breeze to hand over the seemingly millions of promo cards that are read during a typical broadcast.

4. Oriole Park at Camden Yards-Baltimore. Though it affords a nice view of downtown Baltimore, this booth makes the list because of its location. Lower than many booth views around the league, you feel closer to the action. The view of the field also scores points, as Oriole Park is one of my favorite venues in the major leagues.

5. Chase Field-Phoenix. Spacious and comfortable, the booth at Chase Field provides a solid experience for a television broadcast. Bonus points when the roof is open, otherwise the atmosphere is muted.

Note: Two ballparks that would have made the cut are Pittsburgh and Washington, but the location of the press box in those stadiums is so high you have to dodge satellites. Depth perception is a challenge in those parks because of the location of the booths and despite the incredible views, broadcasting a game will make your palms sweat if you are not used to the height.