Reese Smith Jr. Field
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| Address | 635 Champion Way Murfreesboro, Tennessee United States |
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| Coordinates | 35°51′03″N 86°21′59″W / 35.85087°N 86.366454°W |
| Owner | Middle Tennessee State University |
| Operator | Middle Tennessee State University |
| Capacity | 2,600 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Scoreboard | Electronic |
Record attendance | 3,020 (Vanderbilt, April 20, 2004) |
Field size | Left field: 330 ft (100 m) Left-center field: 365 ft (111 m) Center field: 390 ft (120 m) Right-center field: 365 ft (111 m) Right Field: 330 ft (100 m) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1979 |
| Renovated | 1989 |
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| MTSU Blue Raiders (CUSA) 1979–present | |
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| Reese Smith Jr. Field |
Reese Smith Jr. Field is a baseball park located on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. It is home of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders baseball team, a member of the Division I Conference USA. The park was built in 1979 and has a capacity of 2,600 people. It was renovated in 1989.[1]
The field is named after Reese Smith, Jr., a former baseball player at Middle Tennessee. The field was dedicated to him on April 12, 1983.[1]
Renovations/features
[edit]In 1989, the field was significantly renovated. Seating capacity was increased to its current 2,600. Additionally, new backstops and fences were constructed.[1]
Other features of the field include a press box, concessions, bullpens, hitting cages, and an underground sprinkler system.[1]
In 1998, the Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and Indoor Training Facility was built. The facility features a lounge, trophy case, lockers, indoor training area, and coaches' offices. It is attached to the field itself with a brick and iron fence.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Reese Smith Jr. Field". goblueraiders.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2009.