University Field (Hofstra) Explained

University Field
Location:Hofstra Boulevard, Hempstead, New York, USA
Coordinates:40.7202°N -73.5986°W
Renovated:1990, 1991, 2002-3, 2004, 2006, 2010
Owner:Hofstra University
Operator:Hofstra University
Surface:Competition Turf (infield)
Natural grass (outfield)
Scoreboard:Electronic
Capacity:400
Dimensions:331 feet (Left field)
380 feet (Center field)
340 feet (Right field)
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.

See also

References

  1. Web site: University Field. Hofstra University Athletic Department. 3 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20090526112032/http://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=22200&ATCLID=3713779. 26 May 2009. live. dmy-all.