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Richard Gray Sports Complex - USC Beaufort
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


Sliwa Stadium - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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,


Drysdale Field - Flagler College
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


Historic Henley Field - Florida Southern
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


Tartt Field - West Alabama
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


Bob Riesener Stadium - Montevallo
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.


QV Lowe Field - Auburn University - Montgomery
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


Hurricane Stadium - Georgia Southwestern State
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


Billy Grant Field - Valdosta State
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.


Sims-Galle Field - Spring Hill College
General Admission History Located in Mobile, AL, Sims-Galle Field proudly boasts its title as the oldest active collegiate baseball field in the country. Organized baseball was first played here in 1889 (though it's believed it was first played here in the 1860s), and Spring Hill is the oldest institute of higher learning in the state of Alabama. The history at this park abounds, from being the birthplace of Cuban baseball (two alums returned to Cuba in 1864 and brought baseb
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