Tomlinson Stadium–Kell Field
Kell Field | |
 | |
| Full name | J.A. "Ike" Tomlinson Stadium–Kell Field |
|---|---|
| Location | 208 Olympic Drive, grass |
| Scoreboard | Electronic |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1992 |
| Opened | January 1, 1993 |
| Renovated | 1996, 2003, 2007, 2008 |
| Tenants | |
| Arkansas State Red Wolves baseball (1993–present) | |
Tomlinson Stadium–Kell Field is a
The stadium is named after former Arkansas State baseball coach and athletic director J.A. "Ike" Tomlinson, who coached ASU baseball from 1944–1976. His tenure set a record for longest-serving athletic coach in Arkansas State history which still stands today. The field is named after brothers George and Skeeter Kell, both of whom played baseball at Arkansas State and went on to play in the Major Leagues.[2]
In 1996, lights were added at the facility, allowing night games to be played there for the first time. In 2003, a new
home plate, moving the backstop closer to the field.[3]
A record 1,143 people attended Arkansas State's May 13, 2014, game against the Ole Miss Rebels.[3] The Rebels defeated Arkansas State 16–9.
See also
References
- ^ a b "A-State Baseball 2014 Baseball Reference Guide" (PDF). Arkansas State University Athletics. p. 2. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
- ^ a b c Tomlinson Stadium—Kell Field at admin.xosn.com, URL accessed June 25, 2010. Archived 06-25-10
- ^ a b J.A. “Ike” Tomlinson Stadium at ballparks.baseballyakker.com, URL accessed June 25, 2010. [ Archived] 06-25-10