Jack Cook Field

Jack Cook Field

“The Jack”
Interactive map of Jack Cook Field
Location	1 Jack Cook Way Huntington, West Virginia
Coordinates	38°25′41″N82°25′13″W / 38.42811811598599°N 82.42018020172377°W / 38.42811811598599; -82.42018020172377
Owner	Marshall University
Operator	Marshall University
Capacity	3,500
Record attendance	3,124 vs Manhattan Jaspers (March 1, 2024)
Field size	Left Field: 300ft Left Center: 375ft Center: 400ft Right Center: 365ft Right Field: 300ft
Surface	AstroTurf [1]
Construction
Broke ground	2022
Opened	March 1, 2024
Construction cost	$23 million
Tenants
Marshall Thundering Herd (NCAA) (2024–present) Tri-State Coal Cats (Appy League) (2024–2025)

Jack Cook Field is a baseball stadium in Huntington, West Virginia. It is located on the campus of Marshall University and it is the current home field for the Marshall Thundering Herd baseball team. The field is named after former longtime Marshall head baseball coach, Jack Cook.

History

In October 2022, Marshall officially broke ground on a new baseball stadium located on 3rd Avenue and 22nd Street next to Dot Hicks Field and across the street from Joan C. Edwards Stadium. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice donated $13.8 million towards the project with the City of Huntington and Marshall University also contributing nearly $10 million to help fund the stadium with an estimated $23 million cost. ^[2] University officials announced on June 21, 2023, that the facility would be named Jack Cook Field in honor of former Marshall baseball coach Jack Cook. It was also announced that the clubhouse would be named in honor of former Marshall baseball player Alex Lawrence. ^[3]

The stadium hosted its first game on March 1, 2024 when Marshall defeated Manhattan, 3–0, in front of a crowd of 3,124. ^[4]

Milestones and facts

Achievement	Record
Largest Attendance	3,124 - March 1, 2024, vs. Manhattan
Overall Record in Facility	32-19. (.627)*
Sun Belt Record in Facility	14-13 (.519)*
Record vs. Ranked Opponents	2-2 (.500)*
Record vs. State Opponents	1-1 (.500)*
1st Game	March 1, 2024 vs. Manhattan
1st Win	3-0 March 1, 2024, vs. Manhattan
1st Sun Belt Win	6-2 March 23, 2024, vs. Arkansas State
1st Win over Ranked Team	4-3 April 4, 2025, vs. #13 Southern Miss
*As of the May 13, 2025

Tenants

In addition to hosting Marshall baseball, the stadium hosted the Tri-State Coal Cats of the Appalachian League beginning in 2024. ^[5] The partnership with the Coal Cats ended after the conclusion of the 2025 season. ^{[6] [7]}

See also

• List of NCAA Division I baseball venues

References

1. "AstroTurf Elevates Marshall University's Athletic Field with the Elite Diamond Series Baseball System". astroturf.com. September 29, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
2. Creasy, Luke (September 29, 2022). "Gift from state completes fundraising for Marshall baseball stadium". The Herald-Dispatch . Retrieved February 15, 2024.
3. Morehouse, Keith (June 21, 2023). "Marshall to name baseball facility after Jack Cook". WSAZ-TV . Retrieved February 15, 2024.
4. "Baseball vs. Manhattan on 3/1/2024" . Retrieved March 1, 2024.
5. "Huntington-based Appalachian League team will go by Tri-State Coal Cats, don green and black". WV MetroNews. February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
6. "Tri-State Coal Cats baseball team not returning for 2026". WSAZ-TV. November 11, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
7. "Marshall University, Tri-State Coal Cats Conclude Two-Season Partnership At Jack Cook Field". HerdZone. November 19, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.