Hunter Wright Stadium Information
Hunter Wright Stadium

Stadium Info
- Built in 1995
- Capacity - 2,500
- Distance to left field - 330
- Distance to right field - 330
- Distance to center field - 410
- Named after popular multi-term former mayor of Kingsport, Hunter Wright
Kingsport Mets
- Member of Appalachian League (West Division)
- New York Mets Advanced-Rookie Short Season Affiliate since 1980
- 68 game season (34 home games) from June-August
- Appalachian League Champions in 1988 and 1995
Notable Kingsport Mets Alumni
- David Wright
- Jacob deGrom
- Steven Matz
- Jose Reyes
- Carlos Gomez
- Daniel Murphy
- Darryl Strawberry
- Dwight Gooden
Other Events
- National AAU baseball tournaments
- High school games (Gate City High School plays home games at Hunter Wright)
- College conference tournaments (Appalachian Athletic Conference and Mid- South Conference)
- Opening Round of the NAIA World Series
Hunter Wright Stadium Security Measures
- Staff reserves the right to inspect all vehicles and fans
- Inspections may include hand-held metal detectors and hand searches
- Only vehicles dropping off disabled fans will be permitted curbside
- Vehicles will not be permitted to stand
Prohibited Items
- No pets allowed inside the stadium
- Items larger than 16" X 16" X 8"
- Coolers (hard sided)
- Cans, Glass Bottles, Beverage Containers
- Commerical audio or video equiptment
- Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances
- Laser pointers and noise making devices, signs
- Fireworks and strollers
- Animals (except for assistive purposes)
- Weapons
- No outside food or beverage allowed in the park
Permitted Items
- Items meeting the size of requirements
- Diaper bags with children
- Clear plastic bags
- Sealed plastic bottles
The stadium is also available for rental to accommodate baseball activities -- contact the Kingsport Mets at (423) 224-2626 or [email protected].
Kingsport Mets Hunter Wright Stadium 800 Granby Road Kingsport, TN 37660