Davis Diamond Explained

The Davis Diamond is a softball facility and stadium in College Station, Texas. It is home to Texas A&M Aggies softball.

Stadium Name:Davis Diamond
Address:Penberthy Blvd and Tom Chandler Rd
Location:College Station Texas, United States 77840
Coordinates:30.6026°N -96.3462°W
Opened:April 27, 2018
Construction Cost:$28.6 million
Architect:Gensler
Tenants:Texas A&M Aggies softball (NCAA) (2018-present)
Seating Capacity:2,000
Suites:2
Record Attendance:2,455 - April 23, 2022

History

After 24 years in the Aggie Softball Complex, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved construction of a new home for Aggie Softball in April 2016. This construction took the form of the Davis Diamond complex.

The softball stadium holds 2,000 fans and includes club level seating as well as two luxury suites. The new press box features two radio booths, a TV booth, and a writing press area.

The stadium bears the name of Becky and Monty Davis. Longtime A&M supporters, the Davises signed a multimillion-dollar gift agreement, one of the largest philanthropic gifts ever made to Texas A&M Athletics, to help fund the $28.6 million softball facility.[1]

Opening Game

Davis Diamond opened on Friday, April 27, 2018, for a series against the Auburn Tigers. While the stadium was not fully complete, the stadium was used to host this last home series of the 2018 season. Becky Davis was in attendance to throw out the first pitch to open the stadium. The first hit in the Davis Diamond was recorded by Kelbi Fortenberry and the first run scored was awarded to Blake-Ann Fritsch. The Aggies won the opening game at the Davis Diamond 3–1. [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Davis Family Commits Lead Gift to Texas A&M's New Softball Stadium. Texas A&M University. April 18, 2018.
  2. Web site: No. 11 Aggies debut Davis Diamond with 3-1 win over No. 12 Auburn. Texas A&M University Athletics. April 29, 2018.