It's no secret that in the world of Ivy League sports, most student-athletes will never set foot on a professional playing field in more than a spectator's capacity. Academics come first in the Ancient Eight, and because of that, the level of competition just isn't as high as it is in some other Division I athletic conferences.

But once a year, the Harvard baseball team gets to step into the cleats of its big league heroes on one of the national's pastime's biggest stages: Fenway Park. On Monday, the Crimson took its annual trip to Fenway to play against BC in the consolation game of the Baseball Beanpot tournament. While Harvard lost, 9-5, the opportunity to soak in the stadium's rich history and take the same field that has played host to some of baseball's greatest legends was not lost on the team. Watch the video after the jump for scenes from the Crimson's day at Fenway, along with reflections from Harvard players and some great anecdotes from the always entertaining Coach Joe Walsh:

Photo: The Harvard Crimson/Richard F. Taylor