Baum Stadium

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Baum Stadium is the home field of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.

Baum Stadium is the home stadium for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team. The actual field that is played on is entitled George Cole Field.

The team is currently coached by Dave van Horn.

[edit] History of Baum Stadium

Baum Stadium officially opened in 1996. It was designed by HOK Sport a sports architecture firm who also designed Busch Stadium, Coors Field, Jacobs Field, Camden Yards, U.S. Cellular Field, and recent improvements made at Wrigley Field.

In 1998, Baum Stadium was named the country’s number 1 college baseball facility in Baseball America (magazine).

In 1999, the Razorbacks won the regular season Southeastern Conference title and had a home attendance average of 3,780. (sixth-best in the nation) Baum Stadium was chosen as the site of an NCAA regional.

Prior to the 2003 season, 2,600 chairback seats were added with 1,300 going down each foul line. In addition, the hitting and pitching cages were enclosed so Razorback players would have access to it year round.

During the 2003 season and the 2004 season, many new renovations took place. Eight new luxury boxes and permanent coaches’ offices were added to the upper level. Also, a new state-of-the-art scoreboard with video board, message center and a traditional hand clock were built in right field. The scoreboard stands 51 feet high and is 76 feet wide and features four classic brick pillars.

Also in 2004, a natural grass field was added. Rye grass was initially used for 2004 season, but was replaced by a hybrid bermuda grass for 2005.