John Smith Field

John Smith Field
Former names Hornet Field (1953-2010)
Location Sacramento, CA
Opened 1953
Renovated 2002, 2005, 2011
Expanded 2002
Owner Sacramento State University
Operator Sacramento State University
Surface Natural grass
Scoreboard Electronic
Capacity 1,200
Tenants
New Mexico State University Aggies baseball

John Smith Field is a baseball venue in Sacramento, California. It is home to the Sacramento State Hornets college baseball team. Opened in 1953, it has a capacity of 1,200 fans.[1] The facility is named for former Sacramento State baseball coach John Smith, who coached the program for 32 seasons. The park was dedicated in 2010, after Smith's retirement following the 2010 season.[2]

Renovations

In 2002, the stadium's seating was expanded with 150 chairback seats and 1,050 bleacher seats. The dugouts, playing surface, and fences were also renovated. In 2005, a new LED scoreboard was installed. In 2007, the players' clubhouse, which includes a lounge, lockers, and offices, was redesigned. 2011 renovations saw adjustments to the dugouts, clubhouse, batting cages, windscreen, and outfield fence.[2]

Events

The venue hosted the 1986 and 1987 NCAA Division II West Regionals.[2]

References

  1. ^ Sacramento State Athletic Facilities at hornetsports.com, URL accessed June 22, 2010. Archived 06-22-10
  2. ^ a b c "John Smith Field - Baseball". Hornet Sports. Sacramento State University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 2011-12-25. http://www.webcitation.org/64CJ1yOEI. Retrieved 25 December 2011. 
Baseball parks of the Western Athletic Conference