John Smith Field

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John Smith Field
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Exterior view of the stadium in 2017
John Smith Field
Interactive map of John Smith Field
Former namesHornet Field (1953–2010)
Location Sacramento, CA, USA
Coordinates 38°33′30″N121°25′35″W / 38.55839°N 121.42640°W / 38.55839; -121.42640
Owner Sacramento State University
Operator Sacramento State University Athletics
Type Ballpark
Capacity1,200
Surface Natural grass
ScoreboardElectronic
Current use Baseball
Construction
Opened1953;72 years ago (1953)
Renovated2002, 2005, 2011
Expanded2002
Tenants
Sacramento State Hornets baseball
William Jessup University (2015)
Website
hornetsports.com/john-smith-field

John Smith Field, originally known as Hornet Field, is a baseball venue in Sacramento, the capital city of the U.S. state of California. It is home to the Sacramento State Hornets baseball team. Opened in 1953, it has a capacity of 1,200 fans. [1] The facility is named for former Sacramento State baseball coach John Smith, who coached the program for 32 seasons. The park was dedicated in 2010, after Smith's retirement following the 2010 season. [2]

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Renovations

In 2002, the stadium's seating was expanded with 150 chairback seats and 1,050 bleacher seats. The dugouts, playing surface, and fences were also renovated. In 2005, a new LED scoreboard was installed. In 2007, the players' clubhouse, which includes a lounge, lockers, and offices, was redesigned. 2011 renovations saw adjustments to the dugouts, clubhouse, batting cages, windscreen, and outfield fence. In 2016, lights were installed. [2]

Events

The venue hosted the 1986 and 1987 NCAA Division II West Regionals. [2] The venue hosted a three-game Golden State Athletic Conference series between William Jessup University and Biola University.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Sacramento State Athletic Facilities at hornetsports.com, URL accessed June 22, 2010. Archived 06-22-10
  2. 1 2 3 "John Smith Field - Baseball". Hornet Sports. Sacramento State University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on March 22, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2011.
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