1903 - 1912 Closed

Hilltop Park, New York

Also known as: Highlanders Park; American League Ballpark; The Hilltop

📍 New York, NY

Hilltop Park was a baseball ballpark in New York, NY that hosted major league games from 1903 to 1912. It has also been known as Highlanders Park; American League Ballpark; The Hilltop. Home teams have included New York Highlanders.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City New York
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State NY
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 40.840334, -73.941788
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Elevation 164 ft
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Park ID: NYC13

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 17,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 91 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1912

📝 Notes

NYA:1903-1912; NY1: 4/15 to 5/30/1911

📏 Field Dimensions

Hilltop Park — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 365ft Wall: 16 ft
Left Center 378ft Wall: 12 ft
Center Field 370ft Wall: 3 ft
Right Center 372ft Wall: 16 ft
RF Line 365ft Wall: 12 ft

This park has 10 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1903
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Last Used 1912
Total Years10 years

⚾ Teams Played

9 seasons
New York Highlanders 9 yrs

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Hilltop Park at a glance

Hilltop Park in New York, NY was first used in 1903 and last used in 1912, a span of 10 years. It is also known as Highlanders Park; American League Ballpark; The Hilltop. The park ID used in the data is NYC13. Elevation is listed at 164 ft. The site is at 40.840334, -73.941788.

As configured in 1912, the park has a capacity of 17,000, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 91 feet behind the plate. Distances in the dimensions panel: 365 feet to the left-field line (a 16-foot wall), 378 feet to left-center (a 12-foot wall), 370 feet to center field (a 3-foot wall), 372 feet to right-center (a 16-foot wall), and 365 feet to the right-field line (a 12-foot wall). The data records 10 configurations over the park's life. In all, 9 team-seasons were played at Hilltop Park, by the New York Highlanders (9 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1903 New York Highlanders (72-62); the latest is the 1911 New York Highlanders (76-76). Among the team-seasons listed, the 1904 New York Highlanders went 92-59, the best mark.

Hilltop Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hilltop Park open?
Hilltop Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1903 and its last in 1912.
Where is Hilltop Park?
Hilltop Park is in New York, NY.
Which teams played at Hilltop Park?
Home clubs at this park include New York Highlanders.
Is Hilltop Park still in use?
No. Hilltop Park last hosted a major league game in 1912.
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