B.F.C. Whitehouse Field facts for kids
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| Address | 75 Oak Street |
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| Location | Harwich, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41°41′34.80″N 70°03′56.9″W / 41.6930000°N 70.065806°W |
| Capacity | 4,000 |
| Field size | Left Field: 330 ft Center Field: 395 ft Right Field: 330 ft |
| Surface | Grass |
| Scoreboard | 1998 Donated by Fay Vincent, Jr. in memory of Fay Vincent, Sr. |
| Opened | 1969 |
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| Harwich Mariners | |
B.F.C. Whitehouse Field, often called Whitehouse Field, is a special baseball park in Harwich, Massachusetts. It's the home field for the Harwich Mariners, a team in the famous Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). This league is known for having many future Major League Baseball stars play there!
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Discover Whitehouse Field: Home of the Harwich Mariners
Whitehouse Field is a well-known baseball venue. It has been a key part of summer baseball in Harwich for many years. The field is famous for its unique design and its connection to baseball history.
A Look at Whitehouse Field's History
Whitehouse Field first opened in 1969. It was named after Mr. B.F.C. Whitehouse. The field was officially dedicated in July 1969. This event was part of Harwich's 275th anniversary celebration.
The ballpark was built on land right next to what is now Monomoy Regional High School. It has a deep outfield fence with a balanced shape. You reach the field by walking along a long woodland path. This path opens up into a clearing surrounded by trees, where the field is located.
The Harwich Mariners and Their Home
The town of Harwich has had a team in the Cape Cod Baseball League since the 1920s. At first, it was a combined team with Chatham. The Harwich Mariners became their own team in 1930. Before Whitehouse Field opened in 1969, the Mariners played their home games at Harwich's Brooks Park.
At the dedication ceremony for Whitehouse Field in 1969, Mr. Whitehouse gave a speech. He ended by telling the Mariners players, "Now go out there and beat Chatham!" This showed the friendly local rivalry between the towns.
Important Upgrades and Features
In 1998, Whitehouse Field received a new scoreboard. This scoreboard was a gift from Fay Vincent, Jr.. He was a former Major League Baseball commissioner. He donated it in memory of his father, Fay Vincent, Sr.
Fay Vincent, Jr. spent his summers in Harwich and loved the Mariners. His father had been the baseball captain at Yale University in 1931. The scoreboard was dedicated on July 6, 1998. The Cape Cod Baseball League says it is "the largest scoreboard in New England south of Fenway Park".
In 2008, the Yawkey Foundation provided a grant. This money helped pay for big improvements to Whitehouse Field. These upgrades included a new lighting system. They also added protective netting for safety.
Whitehouse Field's Big Moments
Whitehouse Field has hosted many exciting events. It has been the site of the Cape Cod Baseball League's yearly all-star game and home run derby. These events took place there in 1992, 2002, 2012, and 2018.
The Harwich Mariners have also won several CCBL championships while playing at Whitehouse Field. They claimed titles in 1983, 1987, 2008, and 2011. Many future major league baseball players have played at this ballpark during their summers. Some famous names include Kevin Millar, Josh Donaldson, and DJ LeMahieu.
