Racer Field

Racer Field History & Notes
* Racer softball opened its 2010 inaugural season at Racer Softball Field at Murray-Calloway County Park until an on-campus facility could be built.
* On March 15, 2014, the Racers opened Racer Field. The facility is located between Roy Stewart Stadium and the Susan E. Bauernfeind Recreation and Wellness Center .
* MSU hosted UT Martin in the first game at Racer Field with a 6-1 loss. Jessica Twaddle had the first hit and Mason Robinson threw the first pitch.
* MSU scored its first win at Racer Field against Belmont in a 7-2 win on March 23, 2014.
* Casey Castile hit the first MSU homerun against Eastern Illinois on March 30, 2014.
* Racer Field is a showplace that is one of the finest facilities in the nation.
* The deepest part of center field is 220 feet from home plate.
* The field uses natural grass and a top-of-the-line dirt surface.
* Each of the two dugouts is extremely spacious and features internet connectivity.
* A big scoreboard, wind screens and a 250-seat bleacher stands are just some of the touches that make Racer Field a great place.
* The perimeter of the park is surrounded by a white fence, reminiscent of the fences that surround horse farms all over the Commonwealth.
* The Racers' softball team also enjoys a great locker room in Roy Stewart Stadium. The locker room has wooden lockers for each player and a lounge area for the team to relax in before and after games.
Category:Murray State Athletic Facilities
Category:Former OVC Softball Facilities