Emory G. Bauer Field

Emory G. Bauer Field

Location	Warbler Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA
Coordinates	41.460156°N 87.032683°W / 41.460156; -87.032683
Owner	Valparaiso University
Operator	Valparaiso University
Capacity	500
Surface	Natural grass
Scoreboard	Electronic
Construction
Opened	1970
Renovated	2001, 2008
Tenants
Valparaiso Beacons baseball (MVC) (1970–present)

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

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] In 2018, a weight room was added to the clubhouse facility, and prior to the 2021 season, synthetic turf was installed for the infield and foul lines.^[4]

See also

• List of NCAA Division I baseball venues

References

1. "Emory G. Bauer Field". Valpo Athletics. Valparaiso University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 2011-12-28. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
2. "Emory G. Bauer Field". The Baseball Cube. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
3. "Emory Bauer". Valpo Athletics. Valparaiso University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 2018-05-26. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
4. "Emory G. Bauer Field | Official Website of Valpo Athletics".