Among major NCAA Division I baseball programs, there will be two very significant facility developments in 2019. The University of Kentucky is preparing to open a new ballpark, while Mississippi State University will unveil a completely renovated Dudy Noble Field. (more…)
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Boise State Lands Properties Needed for New Ballpark
Boise State‘s new ballpark plans have taken a step forward, as the university recently announced agreements for two key properties. (more…)
New Florida Gators’ Ballpark to Open 2021
Updated plans were revealed Wednesday for a new University of Florida ballpark, which will host its debut season in 2021 and come with a $65 million price tag. (more…)
Boise State Still Courted for New Hawks Ballpark
Although the college announced last year that it would build its own facility, Boise State has recently been pitched on using a new Boise Hawks (Short Season A; Northwest League) ballpark. (more…)
Marshall Tabs Architect for New Ballpark
In a move toward a new ballpark, Marshall University announced on Friday that it has hired an architect to design the facility. (more…)
New for 2019: Kentucky Proud Park
The University of Kentucky‘s new ballpark, which is complete and will host its first season next spring, has been named Kentucky Proud Park. The name was approved by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees on Friday, and is billed as a tribute to farmers and businesses of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Big Blue Nation. (more…)
New for 2020: O’Brate Stadium
Oklahoma State University‘s upcoming ballpark has a name, as it will be known as O’Brate Stadium. (more…)
Settlement Allows Missouri State Baseball to Remain at Hammons Field
As part of the terms of a new settlement agreement with JD Holdings, LLC, Missouri State baseball will continue to play at Hammons Field through 2030. (more…)
UH to Name Baseball Field for Don Sanders
According to a report from the Houston Chronicle, the University of Houston will formally name the playing surface at its ballpark in honor of Don Sanders. (more…)
Kentucky Shows Off New Ballpark
The University of Kentucky offered a glimpse into the future over the weekend, as many members of the baseball program got their first looks at a new ballpark. (more…)
Rollins Making Alfond Stadium Upgrades
Highlighted by a new synthetic turf infield, Rollins College is making a variety of changes to baseball’s Alfond Stadium at Harper-Shepard Field. (more…)
Kentucky Preps for Move to New Ballpark
A new era is taking shape for University of Kentucky baseball, as the program expects to move into its new ballpark next month. (more…)
New Fayetteville Ballpark Lands Big South Tournament
The upcoming downtown Fayetteville ballpark has landed a college championship, as the Big South Conference will stage its baseball tournament at the facility. The new ballpark, slated to open for the soon-to-be-rebranded Buies Creek Astros (High A; Carolina League) next year, will host the tournament from 2019-2021. (more…)