Reese Smith Jr. Field

Reese Smith Jr. Field is a baseball Baseball field, venue located on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. It is home to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders College baseball, baseball team, a member of the Division I (NCAA), Division I Conference USA. The park was built in 1979 and has a capacity of 2,600 people. It was renovated in 1989.Reese Smith Jr. Field
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The field is named after Reese Smith, Jr., a former baseball player at Middle Tennessee. The field was officially dedicated to him on April 12, 1983.

Renovations/Features

In 1989, the field was significantly renovated. Seating capacity was increased to its current 2,600. Additionally, new backstops and fences were constructed.

Other features of the field include a press box, concessions, bullpens, hitting cages, and an underground sprinkler system.

In 1998, the Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and Indoor Training Facility was built. The facility features a lounge, trophy case, lockers, indoor training area, and coaches' offices. It is attached to the field itself with a brick and iron fence.

See also

* List of NCAA Division I baseball venues

References

{{Tennessee NCAA Division I college baseball venue navbox

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders baseball
College baseball venues in the United States
Baseball venues in Tennessee
Buildings and structures in Murfreesboro, Tennessee