Triton Ballpark
Triton Ballpark can now truly lay claim to being one of the premier baseball fields in all of San Diego County. The facility on UCSD's East Campus boasts a brand-new look outside the foul lines, having undergone a major renovation ahead of and during the 2015 season. Some of the main ballpark features include a permanent grandstand to seat just over 500, a press box, new sunken dugouts, a food-truck area, and restrooms, among a number of other amenities. The backstop netting comes all the way down to the ground, putting Triton fans closer to the action than ever before. Read details here.
The Marye Anne Fox Clubhouse (at right) down the right field line, named after UCSD's seventh chancellor (2004-12), was introduced to the Tritons on March 17, 2015. Watch a short clip here. The 4,000-square-foot structure has separate locker rooms with showers for players and coaches, coaches' offices, and a multipurpose player lounge with tables and chairs for optimal studying, as well as three flat-screen, smart televisions (with cable and Netflix) and video-game consoles for entertainment.
Triton Ballpark's extensive renovation was completed enough for competition to take place as scheduled with an Opening Day doubleheader on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. The first pitch at the new Triton Ballpark came from Trevor Scott, the first hit and RBI by Brandon Shirley, the first run by Tyler Howsley, and the first home run in the form of a grand slam by Brian Choi. The official Triton Ballpark re-opening and clubhouse dedication took place on April 10, 2015, with the San Diego Union-Tribune present. View photo galleries from the ballpark construction here, Opening Day here, and clubhouse dedication here.
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