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| nickname = The Beck<ref name=2005mg>{{cite web|title=2005 Rhode Island Rams Baseball Media Guide|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/uri/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2005MediaGuide.pdf|publisher=Rhode Island Sports Information|accessdate=19 December 2012}}</ref> |
| nickname = The Beck<ref name=2005mg>{{cite web|title=2005 Rhode Island Rams Baseball Media Guide|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/uri/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2005MediaGuide.pdf|publisher=Rhode Island Sports Information|accessdate=19 December 2012|archive-date=5 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105172112/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/uri/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2005MediaGuide.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| built = 1966 |
| built = 1966 |
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| owner = [[University of Rhode Island]] |
| owner = [[University of Rhode Island]] |
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| operator = [[University of Rhode Island]] |
| operator = [[University of Rhode Island]] |
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| surface = [[FieldTurf]] ( |
| surface = [[FieldTurf]] (2009–present)<br />Natural grass (1966–2009) |
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| scoreboard = Electronic |
| scoreboard = Electronic |
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| dimensions = '''Left Field:''' {{convert|330|ft|m|sp=us}}<br>'''Left Center Field:''' {{convert|375|ft|m|sp=us}}<br>'''Center Field:''' {{convert|400|ft|m|sp=us}}<br>'''Right Center Field:''' {{convert|375|ft|m|sp=us}}<br>'''Right Field:''' {{convert|330|ft|m|sp=us}} |
| dimensions = '''Left Field:''' {{convert|330|ft|m|sp=us}}<br>'''Left Center Field:''' {{convert|375|ft|m|sp=us}}<br>'''Center Field:''' {{convert|400|ft|m|sp=us}}<br>'''Right Center Field:''' {{convert|375|ft|m|sp=us}}<br>'''Right Field:''' {{convert|330|ft|m|sp=us}} |
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| tenants = [[Rhode Island Rams baseball]] ([[NCAA]] [[Division I (NCAA)|D1]] [[Atlantic 10 Conference|A-10]]) ( |
| tenants = [[Rhode Island Rams baseball]] ([[NCAA]] [[Division I (NCAA)|D1]] [[Atlantic 10 Conference|A-10]]) (1966–present) |
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'''Bill Beck Field''' is a [[baseball]] venue located on the campus of the [[University of Rhode Island]] in [[Kingston, Rhode Island]], United States. It is home to the [[Rhode Island Rams baseball]] team, a member of the [[NCAA]] [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] [[Atlantic 10 Conference]]. The field was built in 1966 and is named after former Rams [[college baseball|baseball]] and [[college football|football]] coach [[Bill Beck]].<ref name="facil">[http://www.gorhody.com/facilities/uri-facilities.html Facilities] {{ |
'''Bill Beck Field''' is a [[baseball]] venue located on the campus of the [[University of Rhode Island]] in [[Kingston, Rhode Island]], United States. It is home to the [[Rhode Island Rams baseball]] team, a member of the [[NCAA]] [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] [[Atlantic 10 Conference]]. The field was built in 1966 and is named after former Rams [[college baseball|baseball]] and [[college football|football]] coach [[Bill Beck (coach)|Bill Beck]].<ref name="facil">[http://www.gorhody.com/facilities/uri-facilities.html Facilities] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711113419/http://www.gorhody.com/facilities/uri-facilities.html |date=2011-07-11 }} at gorhody.com, URL accessed May 16, 2010.</ref> It has a capacity of 1,000 spectators.<ref name=2012qf>{{cite web |title=2012 Rhode Island Baseball Quick Facts |url=http://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/files/2012_URI_baseball_quick_facts.pdf |work=GoRhody.com |publisher=Rhode Island Sports Information |accessdate=19 June 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424022157/http://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/files/2012_URI_baseball_quick_facts.pdf |archivedate=2013-04-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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The field is located behind Mackal Field House, the home venue of Rhode Island's men's and women's indoor track & field teams.<ref name=location>{{cite web|title=Bill Beck Field |url=http://thingstodo.providencejournal.com/south_kingstown_ri/venues/show/1107925-bill-beck-field |work=ProvidenceJournal.com |accessdate=19 June 2012 |archiveurl= |
The field is located behind Mackal Field House, the home venue of Rhode Island's men's and women's indoor track & field teams.<ref name=location>{{cite web |title=Bill Beck Field |url=http://thingstodo.providencejournal.com/south_kingstown_ri/venues/show/1107925-bill-beck-field |work=ProvidenceJournal.com |accessdate=19 June 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601095010/http://thingstodo.providencejournal.com/south_kingstown_ri/venues/show/1107925-bill-beck-field |archivedate=2013-06-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Renovations== |
==Renovations== |
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==Other uses== |
==Other uses== |
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In 2013, the field was used for the final game of the [[2013 America East Conference Baseball Tournament|America East Tournament]], after rain and scheduling conflicts forced [[America East Conference]] officials to move the game from its scheduled venue, [[Edward A. LeLacheur Park]] in [[Lowell, Massachusetts]]. In the game, [[Binghamton Bearcats baseball|Binghamton]] defeated [[Maine Black Bears baseball|Maine]], |
In 2013, the field was used for the final game of the [[2013 America East Conference Baseball Tournament|America East Tournament]], after rain and scheduling conflicts forced [[America East Conference]] officials to move the game from its scheduled venue, [[Edward A. LeLacheur Park]] in [[Lowell, Massachusetts]]. In the game, [[Binghamton Bearcats baseball|Binghamton]] defeated [[Maine Black Bears baseball|Maine]], 4–0.<ref name=aec13reasons>{{cite web |title=Baseball Championship Game Postponed Until Sunday |url=http://www.bubearcats.com/index.php/news/show/baseball_and_maine_postponed_until_sunday |work=BUBearcats.com |publisher=Binghamton Sports Information |accessdate=August 24, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912231502/http://www.bubearcats.com/index.php/news/show/baseball_and_maine_postponed_until_sunday |archivedate=September 12, 2014 |date=May 25, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=aec13score>{{cite web |last=Jordan |first=Glenn |title=College Baseball: Maine Falls in America East Championship |url=http://www.onlinesentinel.com/sports/COLLEGE-BASEBALL-Maine-falls-in-America-East-championship.html |work=OnlineSentinel.com |publisher=Morning Sentinel |accessdate=August 24, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221185726/http://www.onlinesentinel.com/sports/COLLEGE-BASEBALL-Maine-falls-in-America-East-championship.html |archivedate=December 21, 2013 |location=Waterville, ME, US |date=May 26, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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The venue is also used for other amateur tournaments.<ref name=risgam>{{cite web|title=Rhode Island Sports Group Summer Baseball |url=http://risgsummerbaseball.com/ |accessdate=August 24, 2013 |archiveurl= |
The venue is also used for other amateur tournaments.<ref name=risgam>{{cite web |title=Rhode Island Sports Group Summer Baseball |url=http://risgsummerbaseball.com/ |accessdate=August 24, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704215649/http://risgsummerbaseball.com |archivedate=July 4, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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{{University of Rhode Island}} |
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{{Rhode Island Rams baseball navbox}} |
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{{Atlantic 10 Conference baseball venue navbox}} |
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{{Rhode Island NCAA Division I college baseball venue navbox}} |
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[[Category:Baseball venues in Rhode Island]] |
[[Category:Baseball venues in Rhode Island]] |
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[[Category:Rhode Island Rams baseball]] |
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[[Category:1966 establishments in Rhode Island]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:07, 27 March 2024
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| Location | University of Rhode Island Campus; Tootell Road, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA |
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| Coordinates | 41°29′06″N 71°32′15″W / 41.484958°N 71.537513°W |
| Owner | University of Rhode Island |
| Operator | University of Rhode Island |
| Capacity | 1,000 |
| Field size | Left Field: 330 feet (100 m) Left Center Field: 375 feet (114 m) Center Field: 400 feet (120 m) Right Center Field: 375 feet (114 m) Right Field: 330 feet (100 m) |
| Surface | FieldTurf (2009–present) Natural grass (1966–2009) |
| Scoreboard | Electronic |
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| Built | 1966 |
| Renovated | 2000–2002, 2007–2009 |
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| Rhode Island Rams baseball (NCAA D1 A-10) (1966–present) | |
Bill Beck Field is a baseball venue located on the campus of the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States. It is home to the Rhode Island Rams baseball team, a member of the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The field was built in 1966 and is named after former Rams baseball and football coach Bill Beck.[2] It has a capacity of 1,000 spectators.[3]
The field is located behind Mackal Field House, the home venue of Rhode Island's men's and women's indoor track & field teams.[4]
Renovations
[edit]In 2000, extensive renovations to the field began. The playing surface was leveled and resodded, and a new sprinkler system was added. In 2001, the field's dugouts were replaced. In 2002, an electronic scoreboard was installed, two batting cages were added down the right field line, and the field's fencing was replaced.[1] Later, matching batting cages were added down the left field line.
In 2007, a $1 million donation to the baseball program led to $1.4 million renovations on Bill Beck Field. Completed in time for the 2009 season, a new backstop, scoreboard, fencing, and bullpens were constructed. Also, a new FieldTurf surface was installed.[2]
Other uses
[edit]In 2013, the field was used for the final game of the America East Tournament, after rain and scheduling conflicts forced America East Conference officials to move the game from its scheduled venue, Edward A. LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Massachusetts. In the game, Binghamton defeated Maine, 4–0.[5][6]
The venue is also used for other amateur tournaments.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "2005 Rhode Island Rams Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). Rhode Island Sports Information. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ a b Facilities Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine at gorhody.com, URL accessed May 16, 2010.
- ^ "2012 Rhode Island Baseball Quick Facts" (PDF). GoRhody.com. Rhode Island Sports Information. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-04-24. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ "Bill Beck Field". ProvidenceJournal.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-01. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ "Baseball Championship Game Postponed Until Sunday". BUBearcats.com. Binghamton Sports Information. May 25, 2013. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ^ Jordan, Glenn (May 26, 2013). "College Baseball: Maine Falls in America East Championship". OnlineSentinel.com. Waterville, ME, US: Morning Sentinel. Archived from the original on December 21, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ^ "Rhode Island Sports Group Summer Baseball". Archived from the original on July 4, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2013.