In a few years, the current Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League) will exist in a much different form. The franchise is currently awaiting the completion of a new downtown Fayetteville ballpark, where it is expected to begin play in 2019 under a new name that reflects their change in surroundings. (more…)
In anticipation of what will be a busy season of baseball, Jim Perry Stadium is receiving a new turf playing surface. (more…)
With the Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League) set to arrive in April, Jim Perry Stadium is undergoing a series of upgrades. (more…)
On Friday, the Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League) announced their move to Campbell University’s Jim Perry Stadium. The Houston Astros-owned franchise will spend the next two seasons at that facility before moving into a new ballpark in downtown Fayetteville, NC in 2019. (more…)
We have a name and home for the new High A Carolina League team owned and operated by the Houston Astros: the Buies Creek Astros will be playing out of Jim Perry Stadium on the Campbell University campus for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. (more…)
The Fayetteville (N.C.) City Council received a report on the feasibility of a new High-A Carolina League ballpark and spent last night’s meeting discussing financing and costs before voting to move forward on negotiations with the Houston Astros on a lease and potential construction contribution. (more…)
Campbell University announced plans to finish work on the home of the Camels, with the new facility to be named after alumnus and former Cy Young Award winner Jim Perry. The North Carolina school, which has always been regarded as having a good baseball program, has emerged as a power in recent years under coach […]
