1895 - 1938 Closed

Baker Bowl, Philadelphia

Also known as: Huntingdon Grounds; National League Park; Philadelphia Baseball Grounds

📍 Philadelphia, PA

Baker Bowl was a baseball ballpark in Philadelphia, PA that hosted major league games from 1895 to 1938. It has also been known as Huntingdon Grounds; National League Park; Philadelphia Baseball Grounds. Home teams have included Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Giants.

Data updated

📍 Location & Overview

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City Philadelphia
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State PA
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 39.993268, -75.155638
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Elevation 98 ft
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Park ID: PHI09

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 18,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 59 ft Backstop
📐 Normal Foul Territory

Configuration from 1938

📝 Notes

PHI:not 8/20 to 9/10/1903

📏 Field Dimensions

Baker Bowl — Field Shape

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

LF Line 341ft Wall: 12 ft
Left Center 365ft
Center Field 408ft Wall: 35 ft
Right Center 315ft
RF Line 280ft Wall: 60 ft

This park has 44 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1895
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Last Used 1938
Total Years44 years

⚾ Teams Played

42 seasons
Philadelphia Phillies 41 yrs Philadelphia Giants 1 yr

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Baker Bowl at a glance

Major league games were played at Baker Bowl in Philadelphia, PA from 1895 until 1938. It is also known as Huntingdon Grounds; National League Park; Philadelphia Baseball Grounds. The park ID used in the data is PHI09. Baker Bowl stands 98 feet above sea level. Its coordinates are 39.993268, -75.155638.

Baker Bowl's 1938 layout has a capacity of 18,000, natural grass, an open-air design, normal foul territory, and a backstop 59 feet behind the plate. In feet, the dimensions panel reads 341 to the left-field corner, wall 12, 365 to left-center, 408 to dead center, wall 35, 315 to right-center, and 280 to the right-field corner, wall 60. The park went through 44 recorded configurations. Baker Bowl was home to the Philadelphia Phillies (41 yrs) and the Philadelphia Giants (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1937 Philadelphia Phillies back to the 1895 Philadelphia Phillies. The best record by a home club was the 1907 Philadelphia Giants at 13-8; the worst, the 1928 Philadelphia Phillies at 43-109.

Baker Bowl: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Baker Bowl open?
Baker Bowl hosted its first documented major league game in 1895 and its last in 1938.
Where is Baker Bowl?
Baker Bowl is in Philadelphia, PA.
Which teams played at Baker Bowl?
Home clubs at this park include Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Giants.
Is Baker Bowl still in use?
No. Baker Bowl last hosted a major league game in 1938.
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