Members of the University of South Florida baseball team wandered through some of the better-known real estate in New York on Thursday. They moved slowly, soaking up the history in every crowded corner of Monument Park at Yankee Stadium.

Chris Chatfield, a sophomore outfielder from greater Tampa, explained that he and his teammates were in the area for a three-game series against Connecticut and were given a day off to attend a Yankees game. Monument Park was a must-see stop on their tour, even if they came three days too soon.

“Where is it going?” Chatfield asked as he stood by a grand monument honoring Babe Ruth and scanned the park.