Torii Hunter Baseball Complex Explained

Torii Hunter Baseball Complex
Location:Pine Bluff, AR 71602
Coordinates:34.2544°N -92.0174°W
Built:2010
Opened:2011
Expanded:2018
Owner:University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Operator:University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Surface:Grass
Scoreboard:Electronic
Cost:$800,000
General Contractor:Moser Construction, LLC
Capacity:1,000

Torii Hunter Baseball Complex is a baseball venue in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. It is home to the Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions baseball team of the NCAA Division I Southwestern Athletic Conference. The facility has a capacity of 1,000 spectators and is named for Torii Hunter, the head benefactor and hometown supporter. On August 31, 2018, the University broke ground on the completion of the concessions pavilion and press box.

History

On August 31, 2018, the University broke ground on a press box and concessions pavilion, aided by another $250,000 donation from Hunter[1] and Simmons Bank.[2]

Features

The field's features include an grass playing surface, a press box, an electronic scoreboard, dugouts, a brick backstop, restrooms, and concessions. The press box, restrooms and concessions were finished prior to the start of the 2019 season.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UAPB Athletics Breaks Ground at Torii Hunter Baseball and Softball Complex . August 31, 2018 . Pine Bluff Commercial . www.uabnews.wordpress.com . April 13, 2020.
  2. Web site: Simmons Bank's $2.5M donation is biggest ever for UAPB . Jake Sandlin . May 23, 2018 . Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. . www.arkansasonline.com . April 13, 2020.