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==History==
==History==
In August 2011, [[Liberty University]] announced plans for a new baseball venue, which would be built next to [[Williams Stadium]], the school's [[American football|football]] venue. The venue was planned to replace [[Al Worthington Stadium]], the Liberty baseball program's home field since the 1979 season.<ref name=officialplans>{{cite web|title=Liberty Announces Plans for New Baseball Stadium |url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869&newsID=7444&TeamID= |work=Liberty.edu |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Hxerzy3m?url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=August 10, 2011 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> When the venue was initially announced, it was planned to have a capacity of roughly 3,000 spectators and construction costs of roughly $5 million.<ref name=bizplans>{{cite web|title=New Liberty University Baseball Stadium Approved |url=http://ballparkbiz.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/new-liberty-university-baseball-stadium-approved/ |publisher=Ballpark Business |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Hxf3B8cZ?url=http://ballparkbiz.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/new-liberty-university-baseball-stadium-approved/ |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=August 11, 2011 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Construction on the venue began in 2012.<ref name=update2012>{{cite web|title=Baseball Stadium Construction Update |url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869&newsID=9189&TeamID= |work=Liberty.edu |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6HxfGtfky?url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=June 25, 2012 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> It was completed in February 2013, immediately before the start of the [[2013 NCAA Division I baseball season|2013 season]], with a capacity of 2,500 spectators and construction costs of more than $9 million.<ref name=wsetnew>{{cite web|last=Schaerr |first=Rachel |title=Liberty Baseball Team Getting New Stadium |url=http://www.wset.com/story/21290348/liberty-baseball-team-getting-new-stadium |work=WSET.com |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6HxfRQyLk?url=http://www.wset.com/story/21290348/liberty-baseball-team-getting-new-stadium |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=February 20, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name=wdbjnew>{{cite web|last=Saunders |first=Tim |title=New Baseball Stadium Part of Major Construction at Liberty University |url=http://articles.wdbj7.com/2013-03-04/vines-center_37447263 |work=WDBJ-7 |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Hxfd92mF?url=http://articles.wdbj7.com/2013-03-04/vines-center_37447263 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=March 4, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>
In August 2011, [[Liberty University]] announced plans for a new baseball venue, which would be built next to [[Williams Stadium]], the school's [[American football|football]] venue. The venue was planned to replace [[Al Worthington Stadium]], the Liberty baseball program's home field since the 1979 season.<ref name=officialplans>{{cite web|title=Liberty Announces Plans for New Baseball Stadium |url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869&newsID=7444&TeamID= |work=Liberty.edu |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6Hxerzy3m?url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=August 10, 2011 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> When the venue was initially announced, it was planned to have a capacity of roughly 3,000 spectators and construction costs of roughly $5 million.<ref name=bizplans>{{cite web|title=New Liberty University Baseball Stadium Approved |url=http://ballparkbiz.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/new-liberty-university-baseball-stadium-approved/ |publisher=Ballpark Business |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6Hxf3B8cZ?url=http://ballparkbiz.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/new-liberty-university-baseball-stadium-approved/ |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=August 11, 2011 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Construction on the venue began in 2012.<ref name=update2012>{{cite web|title=Baseball Stadium Construction Update |url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869&newsID=9189&TeamID= |work=Liberty.edu |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HxfGtfky?url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=June 25, 2012 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> It was completed in February 2013, immediately before the start of the [[2013 NCAA Division I baseball season|2013 season]], with a capacity of 2,500 spectators and construction costs of more than $9 million.<ref name=wsetnew>{{cite web|last=Schaerr |first=Rachel |title=Liberty Baseball Team Getting New Stadium |url=http://www.wset.com/story/21290348/liberty-baseball-team-getting-new-stadium |work=WSET.com |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HxfRQyLk?url=http://www.wset.com/story/21290348/liberty-baseball-team-getting-new-stadium |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=February 20, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name=wdbjnew>{{cite web|last=Saunders |first=Tim |title=New Baseball Stadium Part of Major Construction at Liberty University |url=http://articles.wdbj7.com/2013-03-04/vines-center_37447263 |work=WDBJ-7 |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6Hxfd92mF?url=http://articles.wdbj7.com/2013-03-04/vines-center_37447263 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=March 4, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>


The stadium's first game was played on February 23, 2013. Liberty defeated [[Penn State Nittany Lions baseball|Penn State]], 4-1, and a then stadium-record 2,565 spectators attended the game.<ref name=officialopen>{{cite web|title=Flames Open Liberty Baseball Stadium with WIn |url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869&newsID=10312&TeamID=1 |work=Liberty.edu |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Hxg3vUnV?url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=February 23, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name=wsetopen>{{cite web|last=Feldkamp |first=Justin |title=Liberty Opens New Baseball Stadium with a Victory |url=http://cincinnati.csnbbs.com/showthread.php?tid=620544?tid=620544 |work=WSET |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6HxgAZGr2?url=http://www.wset.com/story/21315862/liberty-opens-new-stadium-with-a-victory |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=February 23, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Liberty won its first seven games in the venue, with the team's first loss coming against [[William & Mary Tribe baseball|William & Mary]] on March 5. Liberty's regular season home record in 2013 was 20-9.<ref name=13sched>{{cite web|title=2013 Liberty Flames Baseball Schedule |url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10873&TeamID=1 |work=Liberty.edu |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6HxgEtdKW?url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10873 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>
The stadium's first game was played on February 23, 2013. Liberty defeated [[Penn State Nittany Lions baseball|Penn State]], 4-1, and a then stadium-record 2,565 spectators attended the game.<ref name=officialopen>{{cite web|title=Flames Open Liberty Baseball Stadium with WIn |url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869&newsID=10312&TeamID=1 |work=Liberty.edu |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6Hxg3vUnV?url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=February 23, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name=wsetopen>{{cite web|last=Feldkamp |first=Justin |title=Liberty Opens New Baseball Stadium with a Victory |url=http://cincinnati.csnbbs.com/showthread.php?tid=620544?tid=620544 |work=WSET |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HxgAZGr2?url=http://www.wset.com/story/21315862/liberty-opens-new-stadium-with-a-victory |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=February 23, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Liberty won its first seven games in the venue, with the team's first loss coming against [[William & Mary Tribe baseball|William & Mary]] on March 5. Liberty's regular season home record in 2013 was 20-9.<ref name=13sched>{{cite web|title=2013 Liberty Flames Baseball Schedule |url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10873&TeamID=1 |work=Liberty.edu |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HxgEtdKW?url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10873 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>


==Features==
==Features==
The stadium features an [[AstroTurf]] field.<ref name=faciloverview>{{cite web|title=Liberty Athletics Facilities Overview |url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=16998 |work=Liberty.edu |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6HxgcW2d5?url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=16998 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Its capacity of 2,500 spectators consists of chairback seats, berm seating, and standing room. It has a [[press box]], three private suites, a concourse, concession stands, and an electronic scoreboard and video board. Practice areas and player lounges were also built with the stadium.<ref name=wdbjnew /><ref name=journey>{{cite web|last=Wilmer |first=Brian |title=New Liberty Baseball Stadium to Host Big South Tournament |url=http://www.stadiumjourney.com/news/05-17-2013/344/new-liberty-baseball-stadium-to-host-big-south-tournament/ |work=StadiumJourney.com |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Hxggo5qY?url=http://www.stadiumjourney.com/news/05-17-2013/344/new-liberty-baseball-stadium-to-host-big-south-tournament/ |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=May 17, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>
The stadium features an [[AstroTurf]] field.<ref name=faciloverview>{{cite web|title=Liberty Athletics Facilities Overview |url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=16998 |work=Liberty.edu |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HxgcW2d5?url=http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=16998 |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Its capacity of 2,500 spectators consists of chairback seats, berm seating, and standing room. It has a [[press box]], three private suites, a concourse, concession stands, and an electronic scoreboard and video board. Practice areas and player lounges were also built with the stadium.<ref name=wdbjnew /><ref name=journey>{{cite web|last=Wilmer |first=Brian |title=New Liberty Baseball Stadium to Host Big South Tournament |url=http://www.stadiumjourney.com/news/05-17-2013/344/new-liberty-baseball-stadium-to-host-big-south-tournament/ |work=StadiumJourney.com |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6Hxggo5qY?url=http://www.stadiumjourney.com/news/05-17-2013/344/new-liberty-baseball-stadium-to-host-big-south-tournament/ |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=May 17, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>


==Events==
==Events==
The stadium hosted the [[2013 Big South Conference Baseball Tournament|2013 Big South Tournament]] from May 21–25.<ref name=journey /> Liberty, the fifth seed, won the tournament. Liberty was the first host school to win the Big South Tournament since [[1992 Big South Conference Baseball Tournament|1992]].<ref name=13tourneywin>{{cite web|title=Liberty Wins Big South Title; Tribe Falls in CAA Championship Game |url=http://www.timesdispatch.com/sports/college/baseball/liberty-wins-big-south-title-tribe-falls-in-caa-championship/article_42ef6dd1-9a1a-5dba-9216-63ff22730050.html |work=TimesDispatch.com |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6HxgzkO8G?url=http://www.timesdispatch.com/sports/college/baseball/liberty-wins-big-south-title-tribe-falls-in-caa-championship/article_42ef6dd1-9a1a-5dba-9216-63ff22730050.html |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=May 26, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>
The stadium hosted the [[2013 Big South Conference Baseball Tournament|2013 Big South Tournament]] from May 21–25.<ref name=journey /> Liberty, the fifth seed, won the tournament. Liberty was the first host school to win the Big South Tournament since [[1992 Big South Conference Baseball Tournament|1992]].<ref name=13tourneywin>{{cite web|title=Liberty Wins Big South Title; Tribe Falls in CAA Championship Game |url=http://www.timesdispatch.com/sports/college/baseball/liberty-wins-big-south-title-tribe-falls-in-caa-championship/article_42ef6dd1-9a1a-5dba-9216-63ff22730050.html |work=TimesDispatch.com |accessdate=July 8, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HxgzkO8G?url=http://www.timesdispatch.com/sports/college/baseball/liberty-wins-big-south-title-tribe-falls-in-caa-championship/article_42ef6dd1-9a1a-5dba-9216-63ff22730050.html |archivedate=July 8, 2013 |date=May 26, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 02:15, 14 December 2017

Liberty Baseball Stadium
Liberty Baseball Stadium in 2015
Map
LocationCampus of Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Coordinates37°21′23″N 79°10′39″W / 37.356456°N 79.177507°W / 37.356456; -79.177507
OwnerLiberty University
OperatorLiberty University
Executive suites3
Capacity2,500
Record attendance3,983 (April 10, 2015 vs. Campbell University)
SurfaceAstroTurf
ScoreboardElectronic with video board
Construction
Built2012–2013
OpenedFebruary 23, 2013 (2013-02-23)
Construction cost$9 million+
Tenants
Liberty Flames baseball (NCAA DI Big South) (2013–present)

Liberty Baseball Stadium is a baseball venue in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is the home field of the Liberty Flames baseball team, a member of the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. The stadium opened in February 2013 and has a capacity of 2,500 spectators. It hosted the 2013 Big South Tournament.

History

In August 2011, Liberty University announced plans for a new baseball venue, which would be built next to Williams Stadium, the school's football venue. The venue was planned to replace Al Worthington Stadium, the Liberty baseball program's home field since the 1979 season.[1] When the venue was initially announced, it was planned to have a capacity of roughly 3,000 spectators and construction costs of roughly $5 million.[2] Construction on the venue began in 2012.[3] It was completed in February 2013, immediately before the start of the 2013 season, with a capacity of 2,500 spectators and construction costs of more than $9 million.[4][5]

The stadium's first game was played on February 23, 2013. Liberty defeated Penn State, 4-1, and a then stadium-record 2,565 spectators attended the game.[6][7] Liberty won its first seven games in the venue, with the team's first loss coming against William & Mary on March 5. Liberty's regular season home record in 2013 was 20-9.[8]

Features

The stadium features an AstroTurf field.[9] Its capacity of 2,500 spectators consists of chairback seats, berm seating, and standing room. It has a press box, three private suites, a concourse, concession stands, and an electronic scoreboard and video board. Practice areas and player lounges were also built with the stadium.[5][10]

Events

The stadium hosted the 2013 Big South Tournament from May 21–25.[10] Liberty, the fifth seed, won the tournament. Liberty was the first host school to win the Big South Tournament since 1992.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Liberty Announces Plans for New Baseball Stadium". Liberty.edu. August 10, 2011. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "New Liberty University Baseball Stadium Approved". Ballpark Business. August 11, 2011. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Baseball Stadium Construction Update". Liberty.edu. June 25, 2012. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Schaerr, Rachel (February 20, 2013). "Liberty Baseball Team Getting New Stadium". WSET.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b Saunders, Tim (March 4, 2013). "New Baseball Stadium Part of Major Construction at Liberty University". WDBJ-7. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Flames Open Liberty Baseball Stadium with WIn". Liberty.edu. February 23, 2013. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Feldkamp, Justin (February 23, 2013). "Liberty Opens New Baseball Stadium with a Victory". WSET. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "2013 Liberty Flames Baseball Schedule". Liberty.edu. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Liberty Athletics Facilities Overview". Liberty.edu. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ a b Wilmer, Brian (May 17, 2013). "New Liberty Baseball Stadium to Host Big South Tournament". StadiumJourney.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Liberty Wins Big South Title; Tribe Falls in CAA Championship Game". TimesDispatch.com. May 26, 2013. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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