Emory G. Bauer Field
Emory G. Bauer Field is a baseball venue in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It is home to the Valparaiso Beacons baseball team of the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference.[1] Opened in 1970, it has a capacity of 500 spectators.[2]
Naming
The facility is named for former Valparaiso baseball coach Emory G. Bauer. In 28 season as head baseball coach, Bauer compiled a record of 361-245-2 (.595). He coached the Crusaders to 11 NCAA tournament appearances. Between 1946 and 1981, Bauer also served as Valparaiso's football coach, basketball coach, golf coach, physical education department chair, and athletic director.[3]
Renovations
Renovations beginning in 2001 made several improvement to the facility. A clubhouse, locker rooms, and indoor training facility were added adjacent to a new home dugout. In 2008, a new sound system and outfield fence were added, and the press box was renovated.[1] In 2018, a weight room was added to the clubhouse facility, and prior to the 2021 season, synthetic turf was installed for the infield and foul lines.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Emory G. Bauer Field". Valpo Athletics. Valparaiso University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 2011-12-28. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Emory G. Bauer Field". The Baseball Cube. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Emory Bauer". Valpo Athletics. Valparaiso University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 2018-05-26. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Emory G. Bauer Field | Official Website of Valpo Athletics".
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