I think the sign is pretty self-explanatory.
This is a view of the field from behind home plate, a few hours before game time. Those are the Santa Cruz Mountains in the distance (the park is located in the Santa Clara Valley), and from what I hear, having that for a backdrop is gorgeous compared to other Class A Advanced parks (which sound like they're all in the desert). Planes pass from time-to-time heading into San Jose's airport, so that's something to see too. All in all, it's just a pretty backdrop.
The Municipal Stadium press box. I did not get to experience it. See that bench half way up? Well, that bench is for each team's respective scouts. Journalists get to sit behind the benches in the first row of chairs. It wasn't bad, minus the fact I ended the day pretty sunburned. Oh well, a rookie mistake to think you're going to be sitting in a press box at every park, especially at Class A Advanced parks.
This shot is mirrored to the right of my seat as well. You can get a sense of the size of the park. I described it to myself as a glorified high school baseball field...which it was, because San Jose State University's park is right across the street and pretty impressive looking. San Jose Municipal Stadium was no dog-and-pony show, however, there was a decent amount of fans for an afternoon game and a lot of excitement about the team (the Giants currently sit in the first in the California League's North Division).
For the record, there was a pony on the scene. A few ponies, actually.
This was a highlight of my day. After a long day in the sun, stressed from the job and just feeling lazy-- this pizza was stellar. Mountain Mike's Pizza. If there's one near you, get on it.
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