New stadium for Arizona baseball

It has been proven that it is nearly impossible for a baseball team to win a NCAA Superregional contest when on the road. The University of Arizona has made the playoffs 7 of the last 9 years. However, it has been hard for them to make it all the way to the College World Series because they are always on the road. Many times they have been the number one team in their Region, yet they could not host the Superregional contest precisely because their college stadium is sorely in need of updating.

Their present on campus stadium has been their primary home since 1967. While it is a beautiful field, the facilities have not been upgraded since it was built. The stadium’s restroom and concession areas are not able to accommodate the large crowds that attend such events. Further, the lighting is not conducive to televising the games in high definition.

In an effort to better the baseball program, the University of Arizona has made an agreement with the city of Tucson to move into a new facility. Hi Corbett, the former spring training complex for the Colorado Rockies and most recently, home to The Toro’s, a minor league team, is approximately five minutes off campus and will soon be home to the AU Wildcats. The new facility will have all the feel of being on campus with a little more room for fans. Coach Lopez expects that they will begin hosting Regionals and beyond as early as this upcoming season.

By Kevin Elder