Charles Watson Stadium was a

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located on the campus of

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. It has since been replaced with

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. Vrooman Field is still the home field of the

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team.

History

Stadium capacity was expanded to nearly 2,200 during the 2008 season, with the addition of a right field deck dubbed "The Rooster's Nest". With the addition of temporary seating down the base lines, the stadium played host to an NCAA Regional for the first time in

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, the Chanticleers hosted an NCAA Regional for the first time, but due to the limited

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at Charles Watson Stadium, the event was hosted at nearby

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. The field has hosted eight Big South tournaments, more than any other venue. It hosted the event in 1990–93, 1999–2000, and 2005–06. In 2010, the Chanticleers ranked 42nd among Division I baseball programs in attendance, averaging 1,318 per home game.

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Charles L. Watson Stadium/Vrooman Field
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