FAU Baseball Stadium

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FAU Baseball Stadium is a baseball venue located in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. It has been home to the Florida Atlantic Owls baseball team since 1991.[1] The venue has a capacity of 2,000 spectators[2] and features Triple-A-quality lighting.[1]

Full name
Florida Atlantic University Baseball Stadium
LocationVolusia Street, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
Coordinates26.370592°N 80.109456°W / 26.370592; -80.109456
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FAU Baseball Stadium
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Full name
Florida Atlantic University Baseball Stadium
LocationVolusia Street, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
Coordinates26.370592°N 80.109456°W / 26.370592; -80.109456
OwnerFlorida Atlantic University
OperatorFlorida Atlantic University
Capacity2,000
SurfaceNatural grass
ScoreboardElectronic
Record attendance
2,348
Construction
Built1991
Tenants
Florida Atlantic Owls baseball (NCAA DI American Conference) (1991–present)
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Attendance record

On April 16, 2008, the Owls were defeated at FAU Baseball Stadium by the then-#1 ranked Miami Hurricanes. The 2,348 spectators in attendance set a stadium record.[3]

Features

The venue features a berm seating area, which allows for increased capacity, down each foul line.[1]

Praise and criticism

In 2012, college baseball writer Eric Sorenson ranked the stadium as the fifth best small venue in Division I baseball.[4]

Others, including players and coaches from the program, have criticized the facility's poor conditions.[5][6]

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