Operator Radford University Scoreboard Electronic Capacity 700 | Surface Tuckahoe bluegrass Opened 1986 Owner Radford University | |
Former names Radford Baseball Field (1986-2011) Location University Drive, Radford, VA, United States Field size Left Field: 330 ft
Left Center Field: 375 ft
Center Field: 400 ft
Right Center Field: 375 ft
Right Field: 330 ft Similar Winthrop Ballpark, Malcolm U Pitt Field, Bolding Stadium, Dedmon Center, Hennon Stadium | ||
Radford Baseball Stadium is a baseball venue on the campus of Radford University in Radford, Virginia, United States. 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.
Other uses of the stadium include baseball camps and high school baseball tournaments.
History
The facility opened in 1986. In July 2007, head coach Joe Raccuia assumed control of the program with plans for facility upgrades.
Renovations beginning in 2008 led to reconstruction of the field. In 2008, a new backstop was installed. Dugouts were enlarged and the playing surface improved in 2009.
In 2011, the venue's name was changed from Radford Baseball Field to its current name, due to major renovations. Branch and Associates, Inc. led a project to rebuild the stadium. 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. The construction project, which cost $800,000, was the first in Radford athletics history to use only private funding.
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.