Clark–LeClair Stadium
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Clark–LeClair Stadium is a
The stadium has 3,000 stadium bleacher seats, plus space for several thousand more spectators in "The Jungle." There are concession and restroom facilities at the stadium, plus a family picnic area. Amenities include the Pirate Club fundraising and hospitality suite and a private suite for the LeClair family. The venue was built with $11 million in private donations.
The playing surface consists of Celebration Bermuda turf with a clay base infield and crushed-brick warning track. New lights were included in the construction of the stadium that meet all television specifications. Facilities include indoor and outdoor batting cages, a VIP booth, coach's offices, and a player clubhouse, as well as state-of-the-art broadcast facilities.
The dimensions of the outfield are 320 feet (98 m) down the foul lines and 390 feet (119 m) to center field.[1] The diamond has an unorthodox northwesterly alignment (home plate to center field); the recommended orientation is east-northeast.[3] The elevation of the field is approximately 70 feet (21 m) above sea level.
The stadium is home to the 2007 ECU Invitational[4] and Keith LeClair Classic[5] The Pirates consistently rank in the top thirty among Division I baseball programs in attendance.[6]
Events
The stadium hosted the
.Facts
- Largest crowd — 6,003 vs UNC on February 23, 2023 won by East Carolina 6-5
- First game — ECU vs. Michigan on March 4, 2005,[1] won by East Carolina 2–1.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "LEWIS FIELD AT CLARK-LeCLAIR STADIUM". ECU Athletics. Archived from the original on March 14, 2009. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ "Brandt And Pirates Blank No. 1 Tar Heels, 4-0". ECU Athletics. 2009-04-23. Retrieved 2009-04-23.
- ^ "Official Baseball Rules: 2.01 Layout of the Field" (PDF). Major League Baseball. 2018. p. 2.
- ^ "2007 ECU Invitational". ECU Athletics. Archived from the original on 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
- ^ "6th Annual Keith LeClair Classic". ECU Athletics. Archived from the original on 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
- ^ Cutler, Tami (June 9, 2017). "2015 Division I Baseball Attendance - Final Report" (PDF). Sportswriters.net. NCBWA. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
- ^ "2012 Conference USA Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). p. 75. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-11-12. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
External links
- East Carolina University Athletics – Lewis Field at Clark-LeClair Stadium