Baseball Stadium and Softball Stadium
Baseball Entry
Softball Entry
Commitment Required: $14 million
Geography and climate make IU the most baseball- and softball-friendly school in the Big Ten. Mild winters in Bloomington mean that the Hoosiers should be able to take the field earlier in the spring than other teams and practice later into the fall. In reality, with nine of the 11 Big Ten schools completing major renovations to their athletic facilities, IU players and coaches are now at a disadvantage. Limited space at the current baseball and softball stadiums means we are unable to add valuable year-round training resources like indoor batting cages. Nor is there room to expand fan amenities like parking and seating. With new baseball and softball stadiums, to be located northeast of the Mellencamp Pavilion, the Hoosiers will be able to confidently recruit top prospects and contend for championships in a first-rate environment. For Hoosier fans, both facilities will provide a comfortable and convenient setting to enjoy the excitement of the game. These multi-use venues will also enable IU to host Big Ten and NCAA tournaments, bringing national prestige and recognition to our programs. HOK Sport of Kansas City is responsible for the architectural planning and design of both stadiums. Construction on both stadiums will begin in August 2007, with completion scheduled for the fall of 2008.
“It will enable us to recruit a higher caliber student athlete and ultimately enjoy greater success than ever before.”
Facility Highlights—Baseball
• Artificial turf and stadium lights
• Indoor batting cages, bull pens, coaches’ offices,
— IU Baseball Head Coach Tracy Smith
Baseball
locker rooms, player lounge and press box
• State-of-the-art clubhouse for players
• Ample parking, entry plaza, picnic area,
concessions and restrooms
• Stadium seating for 2,000 fans
Facility Highlights—Softball
• Stadium lighting
• Indoor batting cages, bull pens, coaches’
offices, locker rooms, player lounge and press box
• State-of-the-art clubhouse for players
• Ample parking, entry plaza, picnic area,
concessions and restrooms
• Stadium seating for 1,000 fans
Are you committed to building champions? To get more information on the For the Glory of Old IU campaign and available naming opportunities, please contact the IU Varsity Club at (812) 855-0866 or
[email protected].
Softball
Softball
“This is another huge leap toward putting Indiana on the college softball map.”
— IU Softball Head Coach Stacey Phillips
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