Most baseball fans just want to watch their favorite team with a good old-fashioned hot dog and a handful of peanuts. Most.
But for some, a day at the ballpark is one without caloric rules or restrictions. It’s a chance not just to cheer on the hometown heroes, but take part in a gustatory exhibition that would make Joey Chestnut blush. Venues all across the league have worked to put healthy choices in place, including vegan and even gluten-free options, but these adventurous eaters bypass those for two-foot long franks and three pound plus burgers.
This season there is no shortage of gut-busting items on stadium menus.
MLB's Most Extreme Eats Slideshow
Bratbino (Rangers Ballpark)
This 1-pound bratwurst is over two feet long and can be loaded with sauerkraut, chili, nacho cheese, grilled onions and jalapenos.
Cheesy Corn Brisket-acho (Kauffman Stadium)
Just in time for the All-Star festivities, crisp tortilla chips topped with smoked brisket, baked beans, cheesy corn, coleslaw and barbeque sauce.
Dixie Dog (Turner Field)
This frank starts at a half pound before being flash-fried and topped with pulled pork barbecue, low-country mustard barbecue sauce, pickles and creamy southern slaw.
Doyer Dog (Dodger Stadium)
This beef frank is loaded up with nacho cheese, jalapenos, chopped tomatoes and onions.
Pork Parfait (Miller Park)
This savory sundae is alternating layers of creamy mashed potatoes and pulled pork drizzled with barbecue sauce.
Pittsburgh Slugger Steak Sandwich (PNC Park)
Slice steak piled high with coleslaw, french fries and provolone cheese.
Da Burger Triple Play Pork Burger (U.S. Cellular Field)
A three pound pork patty, topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, pulled pork and barbecue sauce.
So before you head out to the old ball game, maybe grab a ticket for your doctor, as well.
-- Adam Watson is the food czar at ThePostGame. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamKWatson.
