Reese Smith Jr. Field
Reese Smith Jr. Field is a baseball venue located on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. It is home to 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]
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| Location | Murfreesboro, TN |
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| Coordinates | 35.85087°N 86.366454°W |
| Capacity | 2,600 |
| Field size | 330 ft. (lines) 365 ft. (gaps) 390 ft. (CF) |
| Scoreboard | Electronic |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1979 |
| Renovated | 1989 |
| Tenants | |
| Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders baseball (1979–present) | |
The field is named after Reese Smith, Jr., a former baseball player at Middle Tennessee. The field was officially dedicated to him on April 12, 1983.[1]
Renovations/Features
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]
References
- Reese Smith Jr. Field at goblueraiders.com, URL accessed December 21, 2009. Archived 12/21/09