Stadium Reviews

General Admission History Located in North Charleston, Nielsen Field has been the home of Charleston Southern baseball since 2001. Yes, the irony of Charleston Southern being in North Charleston is not lost on me. The Buccaneers played their first 12 seasons at Nielson Field with no lights, playing the first game with them in April 2013. Accolades and the teams Charleston Southern players have been drafted by line the outfield fence, reminding players of the storied history o

General Admission History Located in Hardeeville, South Carolina, Richard Gray Sports Complex is about 45 minutes from Beaufort and is the home of USC Beaufort baseball. The home of Sand Shark baseball since the program's start in 2009, Richard Gray has been home of playoff baseball and also ushered the Sand Sharks through the move to D2 in 2023. Atmosphere For Hardeeville to be so far from Beaufort, there was still solid fan support, though most seemed to be parents of playe

Press Box, Media Section History On the edge of campus in Statesboro, GA, J.I. Clements Stadium has been the home of Georgia Southern baseball since 2005. The Eagles have appeared in 15 Regionals and 2 College World Series, and have won 13 Conference Championships and took the NAIA National Championship in 1962. With a long history of success, J.I. Clements is proud to show off that history as well as look to the future with a new club house and club seats. They also boast th

General Admission History Located in Daytona Beach, FL, Sliwa Stadium at Embry-Riddle is exactly what you want out of a D2 baseball stadium - good sight lines regardless of where you are, good shade, and palm trees in the outfield reminding you that you're along with Florida coast. Opened in the 2001 season, Sliwa Stadium (then University Ballpark) was a welcome change from having to travel to DeLand, FL for the Eagles. Atmosphere There's free parking and admission at Sliwa,

General Admission History Located in St Augustine, FL, Drysdale Field at Flagler College was dedicated in 2011 and named after long-time Flagler donor Wallace Drysdale. With all decade teams and pro players listed near the concession stand, Flagler couples the future of the program while honoring the players of the past. Originally opened as Flagler Stadium in 2000, Drysdale Field is located just on the edge of Flagler's campus. Atmosphere With free admission and parking, a n

General Admission History Located in Fort Myers, FL, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) leans into the coastal vibe with palm trees making up the majority of the trees in the outfield. Opened in 2004, Swanson Stadium has been the home of FGCU Baseball for the majority of the program's history and has seen the Eagles to 8 ASUN Championships and 3 NCAA Regional berths. Atmosphere With all general admission chairback seats, FGCU also bring a much-appreciated shade to the major

General Admission History Located in Boca Raton, FL, FAU Baseball Stadium at Florida Atlantic University has been home to the Owls since 1991. The Owls have won 9 conference championships, and have appeared in 14 NCAA Regionals and 1 Super Regional. Since joining D1 fully in 1993, the Owls have played in 4 conferences (ASUN, Sun Belt, Conference USA, and AAC) and have taken the conference championship in 3 of 4. Atmosphere FAU is all general admission, with a combination of c

Sec 3, Row 6, Seat 10 History Originally opened in 2001, John Euliano Park has gone through two renovations in 2011 and 2017. These additions include additional seating, deck seating in right field, and additional suites behind home plate. With 13 NCAA appearances and 6 conference tournament championships, UCF fills the lack of professional baseball in Orlando. Atmosphere With the weather unbeatable in the early season, it’s no surprise UCF fans packed the park. Fans stay eng

General Admission History Opened in 1923, Henley Field was originally the spring training home of the Detroit Tigers. While the Florida Southern Moccasins have called it home for over 50 years, they officially purchased the stadium from the city of Lakeland in 2015, while agreeing to continue letting the local high school use the field for their games. Florida Southern has been playing baseball since 1912, and has won nine D2 National Championships - the second most in NCAA D

General Admission History Opened in 2011 to replace the old Red McEwan Field, Red McEwan Field at the USF Baseball Stadium still keeps an old school feel. It shares a concourse with the USF softball field, and if you time it right, you would be able to see both teams playing at the same time from certain seats in the top of the 1,500 seat grandstand. Featuring natural grass, a large videoboard, and palm trees just outside the left field fence, it's a great coupling of good ba

Sec 103, Row 3, Seat 16 History Opened in 2021, Condron Ballpark replaced McKethan Stadium (which had been the home of Florida baseball since 1988) as home of the Florida Gators. Featuring a large videoboard, additional seating options, and bringing it closer to the rest of the stadiums on campus, the change (especially post the Gators taking it all in 2017) was welcome from across the Gator faithful. Named after the largest donor to Gator Boosters in its history, Condron Bal

General Admission History Located along Lake LU in Livingston, AL, Tartt Field is a great example of a mix of a classic baseball field with sparks of modern technology. With a recent move to turf, an updated scoreboard, and a new lighting package, Tartt has gone through an upgrade while not fully shifting, as the seating behind home plate is still old-school bleacher style. Atmosphere With West Alabama sitting undefeated during my visit, the fans were locked in on the game. B

General Admission History Opening with the establishment of the team in 1956, Bob Riesener Stadium is located in what used to be a farm and cotton field. In recent years, the team has added a new locker room facility, a new backstop, and an updated scoreboard. The most recent update was the addition of turf to the bullpen, home plate, and backstop areas in 2023. Seating includes both chairbacks and bleacher seating, though all are included at the same general admission price.

Section 3, Row A, Seat 20 History QV Lowe Field at Auburn University - Montgomery (AUM) opened in 1987 and was dedicated in 2020 to the longtime Warhawks head coach. Featuring brick dugouts, an updated scoreboard, and a small pavilion for fans down the left field lounge, the stadium holds 600 and is a good size park for a D2 university. AUM has made it to the D2 College World Series four times, and has made 20 regional appearances, most recently in 2024. Atmosphere Fans at QV

General Admission History In the heart of Americus, GA, Hurricane Stadium at Georgia Southwestern State has gone through many updates over the years while also giving off the vibe of a local park. The Hurricanes of GSW play in the Peach Belt Conference and have since joining the NCAA in 2006. In recent years the stadium has added updated lighting and a clubhouse across the street from the stadium. Atmosphere The fans at GSW are a mix of families, students, and alumni. Admissi

General Admission History Valdosta State began playing baseball in 1955, starting as a NAIA member. They joined NCAA D2 in 1979, winning their first NCAA National Championship that same year. Named after former head coach and Valdosta State hall of fame member Billy Grant, the field has been the home of Blazers Baseball since before 1979 and has gone through a few updates over the years. Atmosphere While fan support isn't huge, the fans that do come stay engaged in the game.

Sec Reserved, Row 3B, Seat 7 History With expansive rework in the 2025 offseason, North Alabama has quickly updated to reflect its relatively recent move to D1. Named after former coach Mike D. Lane, Lane Field was first built in 1984 and saw North Alabama through many seasons of success at the D2 level. Joining D1 in 2018 and the ASUN in 2022, North Alabama has already appeared in one ASUN conference tournament and hopes to continue that growth moving forward. Atmosphere Nes

SRO, The Right Field Roost History Opened in 1984, Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, MS has welcomed over one million fans to watch Southern Miss baseball. Named after Southern Miss alum Pete Taylor, "The Pete" has hosted matchups against high profile programs such as Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Alabama. It also hosted an NCAA Regional in 2025, cementing the program and the park as a highlight of baseball in the South. Atmosphere Fans show up and show out at Southern Miss

Sec Box18, Row A, Seat 2 History Mobile has a rich history when it comes to baseball - Satchel Paige and Hank Aaron were both born in the city. But another name associated with Mobile and baseball is Eddie Stanky, the long-time head coach of the South Alabama Jaguars. Stanky Field opened in 1980, and even over four decades later, the stadium stands the test of time. With a turf field and upgraded facilities, Stanky Field honors its heritage while also offering some of the bes