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Bobcat Stadium |
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Bobcat Field (Baseball) | Bobcat Field (Softball) | Bobcat Soccer Complex | Bobcat Tennis Complex Softball Field
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BUILDING FOR BOBCATS With Texas State's commitment to improve and upgrade its athletic facilities, the focus of the athletic facility campaign shifts to the diamonds. The Bobcat baseball and softball programs have brought regional and national exposure to Texas State in recent seasons. Their success has aligned them among the Southland Conference's premier programs in their respective sports. For this upward spiral to continue, long-term facility enhancements are a necessity. Priorities for these facilities include a baseball/softball office complex, the installation of additional bleachers to enclose the park at baseball, a roof over the chair back seats at both stadiums and a covered indoor batting facility for both sports to provide an alternative to inclement weather. A baseball/softball on-site complex would include: locker rooms for baseball and softball, coaches' offices, an umpire dressing room, a player lounge, training room, concession stand, and laundry facilities.
PHASE I COMPLETED A new playing surface greeted the Bobcats at both the softball and baseball fields as Phase I of the improvements to the baseball/softball complex were completed on October 15. Phase I's main focus was getting the teams back on the field in less time after bouts with bad weather. Before, both Bobcat squads were losing time on the practice and game fields due to rain, but two of Phase I's main components aim to curb that problem. The fields were re-graded, which keeps water from standing on the field, and unlike the previous surface, the new playing surface has a slight crown that will move water off of the surface quickly. The crown will result in a raised playing surface, which includes brand new infield and warning-track material as well. A sub-drainage system was also added, which consists of two parts. First, a gutter-like system will move water into drains, much like piping underneath the playing field. In addition, an eight-inch sand layer went underneath the playing surface to allow water to drain easily from the field. A newer, more modern irrigation system was also installed, along with a new playing surface that consists of Bermuda 419 grass. The Bermuda is intended to look better from afar and provides a more consistent playing field. Along with a better looking and more consistent field, upkeep and maintenance is now much easier. The improvements to the facilities will give Bobcat players a top-notch playing field that will reduce the time spent off the field due to weather. In addition, the more consistent playing surface will result in fewer injuries on the field. Softball Complex Parking Diagram
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