Emory G. Bauer Field

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Emory G. Bauer Field
LocationWarbler Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA
Coordinates41°27′37″N 87°01′58″W / 41.460156°N 87.032683°W / 41.460156; -87.032683Coordinates: 41°27′37″N 87°01′58″W / 41.460156°N 87.032683°W / 41.460156; -87.032683
OwnerValparaiso University
OperatorValparaiso University
Capacity500
SurfaceNatural grass
ScoreboardElectronic
Construction
Opened1970
Renovated2001, 2008
Tenants
Valparaiso Beacons baseball (MVC) (1970–present)

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]

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References[]

  1. ^ a b "Emory G. Bauer Field". Valpo Athletics. Valparaiso University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 2012-01-31. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Emory G. Bauer Field". The Baseball Cube. Archived from the original on 2012-01-31. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Emory Bauer". Valpo Athletics. Valparaiso University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 2012-01-31. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  4. ^ https://www.valpoathletics.com/facilities/emorygbauer/
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