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06-22-10 The facility is named for former Sacramento State baseball coach John Smith, who coached the program for 32 seasons. The park was dedicated in 2010, after Smith's retirement following the 2010 season.

Renovations

In 2002, the stadium's seating was expanded with 150 chairback seats and 1,050 bleacher seats. The dugouts, playing surface, and fences were also renovated. In 2005, a new

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scoreboard was installed. In 2007, the players' clubhouse, which includes a lounge, lockers, and offices, was redesigned. 2011 renovations saw adjustments to the dugouts, clubhouse,

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s, windscreen, and outfield fence. In 2016, lights were installed.

Events

The venue hosted the 1986 and 1987 NCAA Division II West Regionals. The venue hosted a three-game

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Renovations

Events

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