The West Virginia baseball team plays in one of the premier collegiate venues in the country, Monongalia County Ballpark. The 3,500-capacity ballpark features state-of-the-art fan and player amenities.
In what was touted as one of the best collaboration efforts seen in the state of West Virginia, Monongalia County Ballpark opened its doors in 2015. The $21-million ballpark is arguably the top facility in the region and the clubhouse amenities rivals those in Major League Baseball.
Monongalia County Ballpark has a synthetic surface to accommodate severe weather and heavy use and a clay pitchers mound. The dimensions are 325 feet down the left and right field lines, 375 feet to the power alleys and 400 to center field.
The ballpark features 2,500 permanent seatbacks and can be expanded to hold 3,500 fans with standing room areas. All seats are protected by netting that provides an unobstructed view for all fans.
There are three different areas to enter the ballpark and two ticket booths, while the concourse features a team shop, two concession areas, public restrooms and a large party deck that supports numerous standalone vendors.
Just beyond the right field fence serves as the every day home for the Mountaineers. The building features a player’s locker room with full-size lockers, coaches’ locker room and offices, player’s lounge, team theater, indoor and outdoor batting cages, a fully-equipped athletic training room and equipment room.
The press box features three luxury suites with high-end finishes and indoor/outdoor seating, a spacious television booth, three radio booths, a 20-seat press area, a video control room and numerous booths for game operations.
The Mountaineers opened Monongalia County Ballpark with a 6-5, 13-inning victory against Butler on April 10, 2015.
Monongalia County Ballpark was named the BaseballParks.com Ballpark of the Year for 2015. The annual award recognizes a new or remodeled stadium with the best combination of site selection, exterior appearance, architectural design and fan amenities.
Top 10 Baseball Crowds
| No. | Date | Opponent | Attendance | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5/31/19 | Fordham | 4,355 | W, 6-2 |
| 2. | 6/1/19 | Duke | 4,258 | L, 0-4 |
| 3. | 6/2/19 | #17 Texas A&M | 3,788 | L, 10-11 |
| 4. | 4/13/19 | #11 Texas Tech | 3,494 | W, 4-3 |
| 5. | 4/3/19 | Pitt | 3,487 | W, 5-4 |
| 6. | 4/15/17 | #3 TCU | 3,415 | L, 6-8 |
| 7. | 4/10/15 | Butler | 3,110 | W, 6-5 |
| 8. | 5/12/15 | Pitt | 3,097 | L, 1-4 |
| 9. | 4/29/17 | Oklahoma | 2,929 | L, 1-3 |
| 10. | 4/14/17 | #3 TCU | 2,914 | W, 5-4 |
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