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