CSU Ballpark

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CSU Ballpark
CSU Ballpark
LocationUniversity Boulevard, North Charleston, SC, United States
Coordinates 32°58′59″N80°04′01″W / 32.983152°N 80.066997°W / 32.983152; -80.066997 Coordinates: 32°58′59″N80°04′01″W / 32.983152°N 80.066997°W / 32.983152; -80.066997
Capacity 1,500
Field sizeLeft field: 330 feet (100 m)
Left center field: 385 feet (117 m)
Center field: 400 feet (120 m)
Right center field: 385 feet (117 m)
Right field: 330 feet (100 m)
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Renovated2013
Tenants
Charleston Southern Buccaneers baseball (NCAA DI Big South)

CSU Ballpark is a baseball venue located in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It is home to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers college baseball team of the Division I Big South Conference. [1] It has a capacity of 1,500 spectators. [2]

Recent renovations of the facility have improved the backstop, dugouts, and fencing. Also, new bleacher seating has increased capacity, and limited chairback seating has been added for season ticket holders. [1] During the 2013 season, stadium lighting was installed at the facility. [3] The project was estimated to cost $350,000, with the city of North Charleston making a sizeable contribution in return for access to the facility for events. The first night game at the facility was scheduled for April 19, 2013, against Big South rival Presbyterian. The Buccaneers hope to draw bigger name programs to play at the field in future years. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Baseball Facilities". Archived from the original on 2010-12-14. Retrieved February 26, 2011.
  2. "2010 Baseball Media Guide now available". Archived from the original on 2010-12-14. Retrieved February 26, 2011.
  3. "CSU Ballpark to Add Lights for 2013 Season". Live 5 News. 30 January 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  4. David Shelton (April 19, 2013). "Charleston Southern plays Presbyterian in first night game at CSU Ballpark". Post and Courier . Charleston, SC. Retrieved April 19, 2013.