University Field (Hofstra)

University Field

Location	Hofstra Boulevard, Hempstead, New York, USA
Coordinates	40°43′13″N73°35′55″W / 40.720236°N 73.598557°W / 40.720236; -73.598557
Owner	Hofstra University
Operator	Hofstra University
Capacity	400
Field size	331 feet (Left field) 380 feet (Center field) 340 feet (Right field)
Surface	Competition Turf (infield) Natural grass (outfield)
Scoreboard	Electronic
Construction
Renovated	1990, 1991, 2002-3, 2004, 2006, 2010
Tenants
Hofstra Pride baseball (CAA)

University Field is a baseball venue in Hempstead, New York, United States. It is home to the Hofstra Pride baseball team of the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association. The facility has a capacity of 400 spectators. The field features a Competition Turf artificial surface in the infield and a natural grass surface in the outfield. ^[1]

Renovations

In the 1990s and 2000s, the facility underwent several renovations. In 1990, a new, wooden outfield wall was constructed. In 1991, new dugouts were added, foul territory fencing was replaced, and fencing was built around the bullpens. In 2002 and 2003, 70-foot sunken dugouts with fencing were constructed. In 2004, the warning track was resurfaced. In 2006, a new electronic scoreboard, located beyond the right center field fence, was installed. In 2010, the Quinn Family Grandstand, which includes 400 chairback seats and a press box, was completed. ^[1]

See also

• List of NCAA Division I baseball venues

References

1. "University Field". Hofstra University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 26 May 2009. Retrieved 3 February 2012.