Doug Kingsmore Stadium

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Doug Kingsmore Stadium
BTF, DKS, "The Doug"
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Clemson vs. South Carolina in 2006
Doug Kingsmore Stadium
Former namesBeautiful Tiger Field
(1970–2003)
LocationN. Silas Pearman Blvd.
(Perimeter Rd.)
Clemson, South Carolina,
Coordinates 34°40′44″N82°50′56″W / 34.679°N 82.849°W / 34.679; -82.849
OwnerClemson University
OperatorClemson University
Capacity 6,272
Record attendance6,636 (March 6, 2022)
Field sizeLeft Field - 320 ft (98 m)
Left-Center - 370 ft (113 m)
Center Field - 400 ft (122 m)
Right-Center - 375 ft (114 m)
Right Field - 330 ft (101 m)
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Opened1970;54 years ago (1970)
Renovated2003, 2008, 2015
Tenants
Clemson Tigers (NCAA) (1970–present)
ACC tournament (1976, 1977, 1978)
NCAA Regional: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024
NCAA Super Regional: 2000, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2024
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Doug Kingsmore Stadium (known prior to 2003 officially as Beautiful Tiger Field) [1] is a baseball park in the southeastern United States, located in Clemson, South Carolina. It is primarily used for NCAA.

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Opened 54 years ago in 1970, it has a record single-game attendance of 6,636 (set on March 6, 2022, against South Carolina). Doug Kingsmore has ranked in the top 20 in attendance for 15 consecutive seasons. The Tigers have an .810 winning percentage in games played there all time and are 25–2 (.926) in NCAA tournament games there since the NCAA changed its post-season format in 1999 (with a 32–8 (.800) record in NCAA tournament games all time).[ citation needed ]

History

Renaming

Former Clemson baseball player and Board of Trustees Emeritus Doug Kingsmore gave the Clemson athletic department a $1 million gift towards renovation of Clemson's baseball stadium, formerly known as Tiger Field. George Bennett, former executive director of IPTAY, made the announcement in 2000. Bennett also announced that the facility would be called Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

Postseason

The stadium has hosted three Atlantic Coast Conference baseball tournaments (1976, 1977, 1978), 13 NCAA regionals (1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024), and five NCAA super regionals (2000, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2024).

Renovations

Renovations to Doug Kingsmore Stadium began in the summer of 2002. The design was done by HOK Sport (now Populous) and construction by Yeargin Potter Shackelford Construction. The stadium has a brick facade that surrounds every entrance. A green roof that covers much more of the stands and a press box that is twice as large adds to the comfort of fans attending the game and the media covering it. The press box, which is accessible by elevator, includes four large booths for broadcasting and a separate media center that accommodates 13 writers.

There is also a patio area outside the press box that is above the existing stands along the first and third-base lines. It is used for receptions and other events throughout the year.

Two ticket booths, concession stands with an adjoining picnic area, and enlarged restrooms make the facility easily accessible and fan-friendly. Reserved seats were also added to the grandstand. A grand stairway leading from the McFadden parking lot to the main entrance is an added feature from a convenience and aesthetic aspect.

The players also realize improvements, as four batting cages have been constructed beyond the right-field fence. The dugouts have been almost doubled in length and width. And the players have a newly renovated locker room and lounge.

Prior to 2005, PawVision, the giant replay screen that was used in the football stadium (1997–2004), was moved to Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

The facility is also equipped with a Super Sopper, which cuts down on rainouts. Clemson is one of a few schools with this machine that removes water from the field. [2]

New Stadium Features:

The diamond has an unorthodox southerly alignment (home plate to center field); the recommended orientation is east-northeast. [3] The elevation of the field is approximately 600 feet (185 m) above sea level.

Attendance

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Doug Kingsmore Stadium

In 2020, the Tigers ranked ninth among Division I baseball programs in attendance, averaging 4,311 per home game. [4] Additionally, the Tigers ranked first in the ACC in average attendance.

The attendance record for Doug Kingsmore Stadium was set on March 6, 2022, when 6,636 watched the Tigers defeat South Carolina 5–2. [5]

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References

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  3. "Official Baseball Rules: 2.01 Layout of the Field" (PDF). Major League Baseball. 2018. p. 2.
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  5. "Rivalry Sweep: Tigers complete dominant weekend over Gamecocks, stay unbeaten". 6 March 2022.