Lee R. Jackson Field
| Jackson Field | |
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| Full name | Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field |
|---|---|
| Location | East Exchange Street and South Union Street, Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°04′25″N 81°30′41″W / 41.073635°N 81.511374°WCoordinates: 41°04′25″N 81°30′41″W / 41.073635°N 81.511374°W |
| Owner | University of Akron |
| Operator | University of Akron |
| Capacity | 1,500 |
| Field size |
330 ft. (LF) 370 ft. (LCF) 400 ft. (CF) 370 ft. (RCF) 330 ft. (RF) 10 ft. (outfield fence) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Scoreboard | Electronic |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1967 |
| Opened | April 8, 1967 |
| Renovated | 1972, 2002 |
| Tenants | |
| Akron Zips baseball (NCAA) (1967–2015) | |
Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field is a baseball venue on the campus of the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is part of the 23-acre (9.3 ha) Lee R. Jackson Athletic Complex which also includes the varsity softball field, track and field complex, a football practice field, and FirstEnergy Stadium–Cub Cadet Field. Jackson Field was the home venue for the Akron Zips baseball team, a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level and the Mid-American Conference East division, until the program was discontinued in 2015.[1] The venue is named for Lee R. Jackson, former chairman of the university's board of directors. Built in 1967, the field has a capacity of 1,500 spectators.[2]
History
The field was constructed in 1967 and hosted its first game on April 8, 1967, in which Akron defeated Kenyon 15-8. In 1972, it was moved to its current location next to Akron's soccer facility.[1]
Prior to the 2002 season, a $45,000 project installed a new backstop at the facility. Later, new bullpens were added.[2]
Other uses
In addition to Akron baseball, the field has hosted high school baseball prospect camps.[3]
References
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- 1 2 "Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field". GoZips.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-26. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- 1 2 "Akron Baseball Gameday Guide". UofAZips.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-05-26. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ↑ "Factory Scouting Report - Akron, Ohio". BaseballFactory.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-26. Retrieved 26 May 2012.