Playing Environment
Carved out of a hill alongside Stadium Drive, Hyames Field was able to offer a unique playing environment. Features include hill banks down both foul lines, in particular the right field side, which is an open grassy knoll popular with spectators. The original construction also included concrete seating behind home plate, along with restrooms, concessions, and storage facilities located beneath the seating. This structure had been completely covered by a permanent roof, however the roof had fallen into disrepair in recent years and was removed in the winter of 2005. The 2006 baseball season has continued without the roof, although the steel girders for it remain. Other renovations and additions over the years have included an electronic scoreboard, batting cages, and more effective turf management.
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