Radford Baseball Stadium
| Former names | Radford Baseball Field (1986-2011) |
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| Location | University Drive, Radford, VA, USA |
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| Owner | Radford University |
| Operator | Radford University |
| Capacity | 700 |
| Field size | Left Field: 330 ft Left Center Field: 375 ft Center Field: 400 ft Right Center Field: 375 ft Right Field: 330 ft |
| Surface | Tuckahoe bluegrass |
| Scoreboard | Electronic |
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| Opened | 1986 |
| Renovated | 2009, 2011 |
| Project manager | Carolina Green Corp. Athletic Field Construction (2009 field facelift) |
| General contractor | Branch & Associates (2011 renovations) |
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| Radford Highlanders baseball (1986-present) |
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Radford Baseball Stadium is a baseball venue on the campus of Radford University in Radford, Virginia, USA. It is home to the Radford Highlanders of the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. The field opened in 1986 and underwent extensive renovations in 2011. Its capacity is 700 spectators.[1]
Other uses of the stadium include baseball camps[2] and high school baseball tournaments.[3]
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History
The facility opened in 1986.[1] In July 2007, head coach Joe Raccuia assumed control of the program with plans for facility upgrades.[4]
Renovations beginning in 2008 led to reconstruction of the field.[1] In 2008, a new backstop was installed. Dugouts were enlarged and the playing surface improved in 2009.[5]
In 2011, the venue's name was changed from Radford Baseball Field to its current name, due to major renovations.[1] Branch and Associates, Inc. led a project to rebuild the stadium.[6] A seating structure with 700 chair-backed seats was added, in addition to a new concourse, press box, and PA system. New stadium lighting allowed night games to be played.[1] The construction project, which cost $800,000, was the first in Radford athletics history to use only private funding.[7]
Construction was completed during the 2011 season. The new stadium was officially opened for the program's first-ever home night game, on April 8, 2011, against VMI.[8][9][10]
See also
References
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External links
- April 8, 2011, Stadium Opener Photo Gallery at RU Highlanders
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