Thomas Stadium Groundbreaking

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During a special groundbreaking celebration on May 20 at Thomas Stadium, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the start of construction for an indoor training facility.

Dignitaries from the university, city officials, donors who have given to the project, and members of the ETSU campus community joined current and former Buccaneers for the announcement.

“ETSU Athletics is proud to call Thomas Stadium the home of ETSU Baseball,” said ETSU Athletic Director Scott Carter. “The fan experience and home field advantage it provides the Bucs is second-to-none in the Southern Conference. Today we begin a training facility enhancement to Thomas Stadium that is transformational for ETSU Baseball. This training facility completes the vision of Thomas Stadium that is over a decade in the making. We are so thankful and proud of the donors who have made today possible, along with the support of the ETSU administration led by Mr. Jeremy Ross and our President, Dr. Brian Noland.”

The 8,000-square-foot facility will feature a turfed indoor training area with three hitting cages and pitching areas. In addition, a team locker room, coaches’ offices, a conference room, and sports medicine office will be housed inside the complex. “This is a special time for our baseball program, and we are thrilled about the new indoor facility at Thomas Stadium,” said ETSU Baseball Head Coach Joe Pennucci. “This will continue the growth of our program and the development of our players. I am grateful for the donors who have made this vision a reality.”

The facility will be located down the right field line adjacent to the Buccaneers’ dugout. So far, more than $2.15 million in gifts and pledges have been made toward the $2.75 million project. Those interested in making a gift should contact Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations Dr. Matt McGahey at (423) 439-5925 or via email at mcgaheym@etsu.edu.

Kevin Brown is Director of Communications for ETSU Intercollegiate Athletics.