Braddy Field

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Braddy Field
Full nameRobert "Bob" Braddy Field
Former namesJackson State University Baseball Complex (2006-2009)
LocationJohn R. Lynch Street and Poindexter Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Coordinates 32°17′47″N90°12′05″W / 32.296316°N 90.201391°W / 32.296316; -90.201391 Coordinates: 32°17′47″N90°12′05″W / 32.296316°N 90.201391°W / 32.296316; -90.201391
Owner Jackson State University
OperatorJackson State University
Capacity 800
Field size325 ft. (LF)
365 ft. (LCF)
400 ft. (CF)
365 ft. (RCF)
325 ft. (RF)
SurfaceNatural grass
ScoreboardElectronic
Opened2006
Tenants
Jackson State Tigers baseball (NCAA DI SWAC) (2006-present)

Robert "Bob" Braddy Field is a baseball venue in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. It is home to the Jackson State Tigers baseball team of the NCAA Division I Southwestern Athletic Conference. [1] Originally known as Jackson State University Baseball Complex, it was renamed prior to the 2010 season for Jackson State athletic director Robert Braddy. [2] [3] [4] Opened in 2006, the facility has a capacity of 800 spectators. [1] [5]

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In addition to Jackson State baseball, the field has hosted events of the Mississippi RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Program. [6]

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References

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  2. ↑ "JSU Sweeps Rust College". JSUTigers.CSTV.com. 10 March 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-05-28. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  3. ↑ "Texas Southern vs Jackson State Univ". TSU.edu. 26 February 2010. Archived from the original on 2012-05-28. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  4. ↑ "Jackson State Extends Bob Braddy's Contract Through 2010". HBCUDigest.com. 29 June 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-05-28. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  5. ↑ "2012 Jackson State Baseball Quick Facts" (PDF). grfx.CSTV.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-05-28. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  6. ↑ "Scout Day Event January 28". MississippiRBI.com. 23 January 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-05-28. Retrieved 28 May 2012.


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