Swayze Field
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Swayze Field is the home of the University of Mississippi Rebels college baseball team and is located in Oxford, Mississippi. It is named in honor of Tom Swayze, a former Ole Miss baseball player and coach. Tom Swayze was a 3 year letterman and over 21 years of coaching he achieved a record of 361-201-2. He also was at the helm of the team for four SEC Championships and three College World Series appearances.
The 3.75 million dollar stadium opened on February 19, 1989 with a double header sweep of Cumberland University.
Seating capacity is 6,000 people in the grand stands. However, the park itself has held crowds as large as 10,000.
Right Field Terrace
The hill beyond the right field wall was equipped with a seating area in 1993 that seat comfortably between the field and eight tennis courts. This has historically been a section for students. Since the 2000 season the area has undergone many improvements. What began as a gathering place for about one hundred students has grown into an area of about 2,500.
Left Field Terrace
For many years there was nothing but trees and a parking lot beyond the left field wall. Recently, the left field area has been equipped with grills, picnic tables, and a play area for children. The left field area, the Oakes Pavilion, can hold around 5,000-6,000 fans and has become one of the more popular areas of the field.
Stadium Amenities
Swayze Field is equipped with AAA lighting that is of higher quality than most minor league ballparks. Below the stands are coach's offices, locker rooms, player's lounge, press area, and a work out area for the pitchers. Along the first base line is a 6,800-square-foot hitting complex. In 2006 a large video board was added that supplies fans with replays during the game.
Top Attendances
1) Alabama 04/09/2005 10,119
2) Tennessee 04/17/2004 9,260
3) Miami 06/10/2006 9,202
4) Miami 06/11/2006 9,139
5) Texas 06/11/2005 8,924
6) Texas 06/12/2005 8,791
7) LSU 05/22/2004 8,574
8) Texas 06/13/2005 8,336
9) Oklahoma 06/05/2005 7,725
10)Miami 06/12/2006 7,684
The stadium will be renovated at the end of the 2007 season. To see the renderings for the new stadium visit the Ole Miss website.[1]
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