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Coordinates: 39°50′43″N 86°10′03″W / 39.845414°N 86.167394°W / 39.845414; -86.167394
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Bulldog Park
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LocationBoulevard Place and West 52nd Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Coordinates39°50′43″N 86°10′03″W / 39.845414°N 86.167394°W / 39.845414; -86.167394
OwnerButler University
OperatorButler University
Capacity500
Field size330 ft. (LF)
370 ft. (LCF)
400 ft. (CF)
370 ft. (RCF)
330 ft. (RF)
SurfaceNatural grass
ScoreboardElectronic
Construction
Renovated1990s, 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

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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

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In addition to Butler baseball, the park hosts high school baseball showcases and clinics.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Bulldog Park". ButlerSports.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-18. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  2. ^ 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)
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "2010 Butler Bulldogs Baseball Media Guide". Issuu. Butler University Sports Information Department. Archived from the original on 2012-05-18. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Bulldog Baseball Camps". BulldogBaseballCamps.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-18. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  7. ^ "Indiana Fall Baseball League and Exposure Tour". HSFBL.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-18. Retrieved 18 May 2012.