Operator University of Akron Scoreboard Electronic Opened 8 April 1967 | Surface Natural grass Capacity 1,500 Owner University of Akron | |
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Full name Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field Location East Exchange Street and South Union Street, Akron, Ohio, United States Field size 330 ft. (LF)
370 ft. (LCF)
400 ft. (CF)
370 ft. (RCF)
330 ft. (RF)
10 ft. (outfield fence) Similar FirstEnergy Stadium–Cub Cadet Field, Bulger Hall, InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field, James A Rhodes Arena, Quaker Square | ||
Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field is a baseball venue on the campus of the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is part of the 23-acre (9.3 ha) Lee R. Jackson Athletic Complex which also includes the varsity softball field, track and field complex, a football practice field, and FirstEnergy Stadium–Cub Cadet Field. Jackson Field was the home venue for the Akron Zips baseball team, a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level and the Mid-American Conference East division, until the program was discontinued in 2015. The venue is named for Lee R. Jackson, former chairman of the university's board of directors. Built in 1967, the field has a capacity of 1,500 spectators.
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History
The field was constructed in 1967 and hosted its first game on April 8, 1967, in which Akron defeated Kenyon 15-8. In 1972, it was moved to its current location next to Akron's soccer facility.
Prior to the 2002 season, a $45,000 project installed a new backstop at the facility. Later, new bullpens were added.
Other uses
In addition to Akron baseball, the field has hosted high school baseball prospect camps.