Replacing venerable Watt Powell Park as the home of South Atlantic League baseball, Appalachian Power Park features a recessed playing field, a tiered picnic area and a large public plaza. Year Opened: 2005 Capacity: 4,500 Suites: 14 Architects: HNTBConstruction: BBL Carlton Dimensions: 340L, 400C, 320R Playing Surface: Natural grass Website: wvpower.com Phone: 304/344-BATS (2287) Ticket […]
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Maxwell new GM in Bluefield
Chris Maxwell, the former general manger of the Casper Ghosts (rookie; Pioneer League) is moving southeast: he’s the new general manager of the Bluefield Bue Jays (rookie; Appalachian League), overseeing the first season for Toronto as parent of a Bluefield team. The city had been home to the Baltimore Orioles for 53 years prior to […]
Huntington ballpark funding shifts to private sector
Proponents of a new ballpark and convention center in downtown Huntington, W.V., say they will not meet an end-of-the-year deadline to apply for federal stimulus funds for the project but will continue to pursue private financing for the project. The $200-million RiverPlace project would also include a hotel and restaurant. It would serve as the […]
New Marshall U ballpark closer to reality
A new 2,500-seat ballpark for Marshall University would anchor a $50-million development in Huntington, W.V., as the state’s economic-development authority authorizes additional bonding for the project. The project, to be located east of the Marshall U campus along the Ohio River, would also include a 110-room hotel, a restaurant and retail. At one time pro […]
Power, Pirates extend PDC
Andy Milovich, Executive Vice President of West Virginia Baseball, LLC., announced today that the West Virginia Power will extend the Player Development Contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates through 2014. “Prior to last season we made the change in affiliation and joined the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league organization. We were very excited about the new affiliation […]