User:Kithira/Sandbox/BulldogPark
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| Location | Boulevard Place and West 52nd Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
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| Coordinates | 39°50′43″N 86°10′03″W / 39.845414°N 86.167394°W |
| Owner | Butler University |
| Operator | Butler University |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Field size | 330 ft. (LF) 370 ft. (LCF) 400 ft. (CF) 370 ft. (RCF) 330 ft. (RF) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Scoreboard | Electronic |
| Construction | |
| Renovated | 1990s, 2008, 2009, 2011 |
| Tenants | |
| Butler Bulldogs baseball (NCAA DI Big East) | |
Bulldog Park is a baseball venue in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is home to the Butler Bulldogs baseball team of the NCAA Division I Horizon League. The venue has a capacity of 500 spectators.[1][2]
History
[edit]In the 1990s, the venue was converted from a multi-purpose baseball field and football practice facility to a baseball-only venue. Additions made during the conversion included a press box, bleacher seating, dugouts, and a permanent outfield fence.[1]
Following the 2008 season, the infield was resodded and laser-leveled.[3]
Prior to the 2010 season, the playing surface and dugouts were renovated. Also, a 6,000 square foot indoor hitting facility, located down the left field line, was constructed.[4][5]
Prior to the 2012 season, a new backstop was added and the dugouts were again renovated.[1]
Other uses
[edit]In addition to Butler baseball, the park hosts high school baseball showcases and clinics.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Bulldog Park". ButlerSports.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-18. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
- ^ Pivovar, Steven (April 20, 2013). "Creighton Hopes to Set a Big East Standard in Baseball". StarHerald.com. Omaha Star-Herald. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
Xavier and Butler play their games at on-campus facilities that seat 500.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help) - ^ "Bulldog Park Undergoing Significant Upgrades: Baseball Infield Gets Major Facelift". CSTV.com. 6 November 2008. Archived from the original on 2012-08-08. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ "2010 Butler Bulldogs Baseball Media Guide". Issuu. Butler University Sports Information Department. Archived from the original on 2012-05-18. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
- ^ Newell, Nat (10 December 2009). "Now It's Always Baseball Season at Butler". IndyStar.com. The Indianapolis Star. Archived from the original on 2012-08-08. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ "Bulldog Baseball Camps". BulldogBaseballCamps.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-18. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
- ^ "Indiana Fall Baseball League and Exposure Tour". HSFBL.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-18. Retrieved 18 May 2012.