Emory G. Bauer Field

Emory G. Bauer Field is a baseball venue in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It is home to the Valparaiso Crusaders baseball team of the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference.[1] Opened in 1970, it has a capacity of 500 spectators.[2]

Emory G. Bauer Field
LocationWarbler Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA
Coordinates41.460156°N 87.032683°W / 41.460156; -87.032683
OwnerValparaiso University
OperatorValparaiso University
Capacity500
SurfaceNatural grass
ScoreboardElectronic
Construction
Opened1970
Renovated2001, 2008
Tenants
Valparaiso Crusaders baseball (MVC) (1970–present)

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]

See also

References
  1. "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.


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