Reese Smith Jr. Field

Reese Smith Jr. Field
Location Murfreesboro, TN
Built 1979
Renovated 1989
Scoreboard Yes
Capacity 2,600
Field dimensions 330 ft. (lines), 365 ft. (gaps), 390 ft. (CF)
Tenants
Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders baseball (1979-present)

Reese Smith Jr. Field is a baseball venue located on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA. It is home to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders baseball team, a member of the Division I Sun Belt Conference. The park was built in 1979 and has a capacity of 2,600 people. It was renovated in 1989.[1]

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

  1. ^ a b c d e Reese Smith Jr. Field at goblueraiders.com, URL accessed December 21, 2009. Archived 12/21/09