Margie Wright Diamond Explained

Stadium Name:Margie Wright Diamond
Location:Fresno, California
Opened:1996
Coordinates:36.815°N -119.7531°W
Surface:Natural grass
Former Names:Bulldog Diamond (1996–2014)
Tenants:Fresno State Bulldogs softball - (NCAA)
1996 – present
Seating Capacity:1,688
Dimensions:205' LF, 220' CF, 205' RF

Margie Wright Diamond is a college softball stadium located on the campus of California State University, Fresno. It is the home field of the Fresno State Bulldogs softball team. The venue is named for legendary Bulldogs coach Margie Wright, who led Fresno State to 1,294 wins, eight Women's College World Series appearances and the 1998 Women's College World Series championship. She retired as college softball's all-time wins leader.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Margie Wright Diamond. Fresno State Bulldogs. October 20, 2021.
  2. Web site: Softball Stadium to be Renamed in Honor of Wright. March 25, 2014. October 20, 2021. Fresno State News.
  3. News: Fresno State Dedicates Margie Wright Diamond. May 4, 2014. KFSN-TV. October 20, 2021.