Robert "Bob" Braddy Field is a

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venue in

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. It is home to the

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team of the

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. Originally known as Jackson State University Baseball Complex, it was renamed prior to the 2010 season for Jackson State

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Robert Braddy. Opened in 2006, the facility has a capacity of 800 spectators. In addition to Jackson State baseball, the field has hosted events of the Mississippi RBI (

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) Program.

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