OT - New D2 Stadium Being Built at Seaside Park for UB

[Adios]

Since Albertus Magnus' new rink was posted, thought I should share this as well. Seems to me this new little stadium would have one of the best views in the country in D2. (I was incorrect and thought they played at the D3 level, thus the title.)

Batter Up! Bridgeport, UB Unveil Field Of Dreams In Seaside Park

 

[kris1]

I have a great relationship with the UB baseball staff. So, I’m excited for those guys. This has been in the works for a few years now. The Ballpark at HarborYard closing made it much easier because UB really had no field to call home.

Since Coach Tonelli arrived, UB has become a landing spot for a number of talented local kids who didn’t have D1 offers and D1 kids looking to transfer for more playing time. Coach T and his staff do a great job putting competitive, quality teams on the field every year. I know they’re excited about finally having a place to call home. UB has really done an amazing job upgrading the campus and the areas around it. Exciting times for the university. Looking forward to catching a few Purple Knights games in the new ballpark.

 

[Adios]

Drove by Seaside Park today, couldn't believe what I was seeing. This is probably going to become one fancy place. The batter faces southwest, looking at LI Sound. Home plate is maybe 6-700 feet from the water. Softball field is obviously already built next to it, to the northeast of the new baseball field.

I wouldn't be surprised if UB goes D1 one day.

 

[kris1]

 

[Purple Stein]

Wow -- that's awesome. Good on UB!

 

[Adios]

I'm actually very surprised the city of Bridgeport would turn one of the best areas of Seaside Park into ballparks. The opposite ends are the most beautiful areas, alongside the harbor and Fayerweather Island. I was thinking they'd put the stadium at the end of Iranistan Ave, around there, somewhere in the middle of the park.

 

[Oxford Bob]

That field has been there for ever, I was coaching at UB back in the 90s and we had to stop a game until we could get a wedding out from CF where they were taking pictures.

Back then we wanted to put a fence around the OF and was told by the city that PT Barnum had put in a stipulation when he donated the land that no part of the park could be fenced in to keep people out. Im assuming that the stipulation has since expired.