UCCU Ballpark

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UCCU Ballpark
Brent Brown Ballpark.PNG
Former namesBrent Brown Ballpark (2007–17)
Parkway Crossing Stadium (2005–07)[2]
Location800 West University Parkway
Orem, Utah 84058
United States
OwnerUtah Valley University
OperatorUtah Valley University
Capacity5,000
Record attendance6,209 (July 24, 2013)
Field sizeLeft Field – 305 feet (93 m)
Left-Center – 427 feet (130 m)
Center Field – 408 feet (124 m)
Right-Center – 388 feet (118 m)
Right Field – 312 feet (95 m)
SurfaceFieldTurf DoublePlay
Construction
Broke ground2004
OpenedMarch 24, 2005
Construction cost$6 million
($8.22 million in 2020 dollars[1])
ArchitectEMA
General contractorR & O Construction
Tenants
Utah Valley Wolverines (2005–present)
Orem Owlz (2005–2020)

DoTerra Field at UCCU Ballpark (formerly known as Brent Brown Ballpark), is a baseball stadium on the campus of Utah Valley University (UVU) in southwestern Orem, Utah, United States. It is primarily used for baseball as the home field of the Utah Valley Wolverines baseball team of the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference.

History[]

Originally known as Parkway Crossing Stadium was completed in 2005. The ballpark was a design-build project led by Utah Division of Facilities and Construction Management built by R&O Construction. With seating for 2,500 the capacity is increased to over 5,000 with the incorporation of the grass berm seating.[3] The ballpark offers picturesque views of Mt. Timpanogos beyond the outfield. The facilities includes professional amenities including indoor tunnels, weight rooms, and offices for both teams. The ballpark would serve as a shared facility for Utah Valley State University and the Orem Owlz. The Owls of the Pioneer League where an affiliate of the Los Angeles Angeles, who had played the previous four seasons as the Provo Angels.

The stadium made its debut on March 24, 2005 with Utah Valley defeating defeating Southern Utah 5-3. On June 13, 2007, the stadium was officially named Brent Brown Ballpark in honor of Brent Brown. Brent and Kim Brown and Ira and Mary Lou Fulton generously donated to Utah Valley to help pay the bond for the stadium. The new name was a source of dispute between the Orem Owlz and the University. The Owlz referred to the ballpark simply as "Home of the Owlz."

The name of the ballpark changed on December 7, 2017 to UCCU Ballpark after Utah Community Credit Union obtained the naming rights of the ballpark for 10 years.[4][5]

On March 23, 2020 DoTerra Field at UCCU Ballpark was unveiled. DoTerra had generously provided found for a renovation of the facility that included an upgrade to the playing surface from natural grass the FieldTurf's DoublePlay system.

The Orem Owlz relocated to Windsor, Colorado in the fall of 2020.[6]

Dimensions[]

305 feet (93 m) down the left field line quickly angles to 427 feet (130 m) just left of dead center which is 408 feet (124 m). The right field gap is marked at 388 feet (118 m) and angles to 312 feet (95 m) down the right field line. The fence also varies in height: 20 feet (6.1 m) high down the left field line for approximately the first 90 feet (27 m) and then dropping to 10 feet (3.0 m) throughout the rest of the park. Though the short left and right field fences provide an advantage for hitters, the long distance to the rest of the park makes it difficult to hit home runs.

Events[]

From May 22–26, 2012, the ballpark hosted the 2012 Great West Conference Baseball Tournament.[7] Utah Valley won the tournament, finishing the season with a 29–0 Great West record.[8] It is also occasionally used for concerts.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  2. ^ "UVSC ballpark gets a name". Retrieved 7 Dec 2017.
  3. ^ McEwen, Creighton (March 24, 2005). "UVSC Notebook: Utah Valley State Celebrates a New Baseball Stadium". DeseretNews.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  4. ^ "New Gift Changes Name of UVU's Baseball Field and Stadium; New Moniker is UCCU Ballpark". UVU Press Releases. Retrieved 7 Dec 2017.
  5. ^ "UVU extends partnership with UCCU as baseball stadium renamed UCCU Ballpark". heraldextra.com. Retrieved 7 Dec 2017.
  6. ^ Kirk, Alexander (November 30, 2020). "Orem Owlz announce move to Windsor in 2021". 9 News. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "2011-12 Great West Championships". Great West Conference. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  8. ^ Flanagan, Kyle (27 May 2012). "Utah Valley Baseball Wins 3rd Consecutive Great West Tournament Crown". HeraldExtra.com. Retrieved 27 May 2012.

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Coordinates: 40°16′37″N 111°43′02″W / 40.276874°N 111.717234°W / 40.276874; -111.717234

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