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Here's where Dell Diamond ranked on USA TODAY 10Best list of ballparks in the U.S.

Hannah Ortega
Austin American-Statesman

A town just outside Austin is home to one of the best places to play ball, according to a USA TODAY 10Best listicle.

10Best is a USA TODAY initiative that posts top 10 rankings on a variety of topics, including best festivals, in which Austin ranked in two categories. Now, Round Rock's Dell Diamond has earned a ninth-place spot on a list of the nation's best ballparks.

USA TODAY 10Best points out that Dell Diamond marked "the beginning of team ownership for legendary MLB pitcher Nolan Ryan, aka 'The Ryan Express.'"

The park is also home to a "pool, rock wall, [and] bungee trampoline — all amenities which thrill baseball-loving families."

Top 3 Minor League Ballparks on USA TODAY 10Best list

Here's who took the top three best ballpark spots:

  1. Modern Woodmen Park - Davenport, Iowa
  2. Sahlen Field - Buffalo, New York
  3. Polar Park - Worcester, Massachusetts