Fossum Field

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Fossum Field
Fossum Field
Location3834 8th Ave Ne
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401
Coordinates 45°28′41″N98°26′06″W / 45.47811°N 98.434874°W / 45.47811; -98.434874
Capacity 2,500

Fossum Field is a baseball park located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It is the home to several baseball teams including Northern State University [1] and the Aberdeen Smittys. [2] Formerly, it was the home to the Hub City Hotshots until they suspended operations in 2019 [3] and Presentation College, which folded in 2023. [4] [5] It seats 2,500. It features a full press box, bullpens, indoor restrooms, batting cages, picnic tables, and a full sized field for practice to the north.

Renovations

The outfield fence was replaced in 2011.

A fenced-in party area was added in 2018 as well as fresh paint in the concessions, dugouts, and bathrooms. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Fossum Field". Northern State Athletics. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  2. ↑ Gallagher, Patrick (2020-06-12). "The Heyday Of Smittys Baseball". Aberdeen Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-12-24. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
  3. ↑ "Hot Shots suspend operations for 2020 season". Hub City Radio. 5 September 2020. Archived from the original on 29 January 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  4. ↑ "Presentation College". Presentation Sisters. Archived from the original on 2024-12-24. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
  5. ↑ "Fossum Field, Aberdeen, SD". Ballpark Brothers. Archived from the original on 2024-12-24. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
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