The Green Monster

The Green Monster is the nickname for the 37'2" high left field wall at Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox baseball team. The wall is the highest among current Major League Baseball fields. The wall was part of the original ballpark construction of 1912. Despite the name, the Green Monster was not painted green until 1947; before that it was covered with advertisements. The wall is only 310–315 feet from home plate, and is a popular target for right-handed hitters.