There's nothing like sitting up real close to the field in a small stadium so that you can the details of the game. Many people don't realize how good minor league players are in terms of athleticism. For people who were intermediate-good ahtletes, it's a real joy to watch/observe the fluid ability of players who are in their element.
Tell me about it. I go up to Atlanta 2-3 times a year and watch the Braves. It is always a fun trip for me and the kids, but Turner Field doesn't even come close to Riverwalk Stadium for atmosphere and sheer enjoyment of the game.
THere is something magical about hearing the bat tap the plate, hearing the players cleats scrap the ground as he digs in, hearing the catcher tap his glove, and then actually seeing the rotation of the ball as it leaves the pitchers hand allowing you to guess the pitch along with the batter. Everything is magnified in a small park, the sounds , the smells, everything. It is a little bit of heaven.