University Field (Hofstra)

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]

University Field
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LocationHofstra Boulevard, Hempstead, New York, USA
Coordinates40°43′13″N 73°35′55″W / 40.720236°N 73.598557°W / 40.720236; -73.598557
OwnerHofstra University
OperatorHofstra University
Capacity400
Field size331 feet (Left field)
380 feet (Center field)
340 feet (Right field)
SurfaceCompetition Turf (infield)
Natural grass (outfield)
ScoreboardElectronic
Construction
Renovated1990, 1991, 2002-3, 2004, 2006, 2010
Tenants
Hofstra Pride baseball (CAA)

Renovations

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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.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "University Field". Hofstra University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 26 May 2009. Retrieved 3 February 2012.