Hilltop Park
Also known as: Highlanders Park; American League Ballpark; The Hilltop
Location & Overview
- City
- New York
- State
- NY
- Country
- US
- Park ID
- NYC13
- Coordinates
- 40.840334, -73.941788
- Elevation
- 164 ft
Park Characteristics
- Capacity
- 17,000
- Surface
- Natural Grass
- Roof Type
- Open Air
- Backstop Distance
- 91 ft
- Foul Territory
- Large
- Years of Operation
- 1903 - 1912
Field Dimensions
Configuration from 1912
| Position | Distance (ft) | Wall Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Left Field Line | 365 | 16 |
| Left Center | 378 | 12 |
| Center Field | 370 | 3 |
| Right Center | 372 | 16 |
| Right Field Line | 365 | 12 |
This park has 10 configurations throughout its history.
Notes
NYA:1903-1912; NY1: 4/15 to 5/30/1911
Teams That Played Here
10 team-seasons
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | New York Highlanders | AL | 50 | 102 | 0.329 |
| 1911 | New York Highlanders | AL | 76 | 76 | 0.500 |
| 1910 | New York Highlanders | AL | 88 | 63 | 0.583 |
| 1909 | New York Highlanders | AL | 74 | 77 | 0.490 |
| 1908 | New York Highlanders | AL | 51 | 103 | 0.331 |
| 1907 | New York Highlanders | AL | 70 | 78 | 0.473 |
| 1906 | New York Highlanders | AL | 90 | 61 | 0.596 |
| 1905 | New York Highlanders | AL | 71 | 78 | 0.477 |
| 1904 | New York Highlanders | AL | 92 | 59 | 0.609 |
| 1903 | New York Highlanders | AL | 72 | 62 | 0.537 |