Reagan Field

Baseball park at Murray State University
36°37′22″N 88°19′04″W / 36.622709°N 88.317874°W / 36.622709; -88.317874OwnerMurray State UniversityOperatorMurray State UniversityCapacity800Field size330 ft. (LF)
375 ft. (LCF)
400 ft. (CF)
375 ft. (RCF)
330 ft. (RF)SurfaceNatural grassScoreboardElectronicConstructionBroke ground1988OpenedMarch 11, 1989Renovated2006TenantsMurray State Racers baseball (NCAA DI OVC/MVC) (1989–present)

Johnny Reagan Field is a baseball venue in Murray, Kentucky, United States. It is home to the Murray State Racers baseball team of the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference. The venue is named for Murray State alumnus and former baseball coach Johnny Reagan. Built in 1989, it has a capacity of 800 spectators.[1][2]

History

The field was built in 1988–1989 and hosted its first game on March 11, 1989, in which Murray State lost to Eastern Illinois 13–11.[1]

Naming

Johnny Reagan won his 700th career game in a game played at the field on March 30, 1989. The field was formally dedicated to Reagan on April 15, 1989.[1] The field's predecessor had also been named Johnny Reagan Field, since 1969.[3] Reagan coached the program from prior to the 1958 season to after the 1993 season.[4]

Features

The field features an electronic scoreboard, natural grass surface, press box, and dugouts. In 2006, a new PA system and backstop were installed. Further upgrades included the installation of lights and a permanent grandstand in 2014, and a more spacious press box was added the following year. The outfield fence stands at 10 feet in most areas, but rises to 16 feet in center field[5]

Reagan Field lies next to Roy Stewart Stadium and the CFSB Center, the university's football and basketball venues, respectively.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Reagan Field". GoRacers.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-05. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  2. ^ "2011 Murray State Baseball Quick Facts" (PDF). OVCSports.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-03-20. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Johnny L. Reagan: Coach's Name on Murray Field". Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era. 3 June 1969. p. 8. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  4. ^ "2012 Murray State Baseball Media Guide". Issuu.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-16. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  5. ^ Murray State University athletics facilities
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