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Full name | Florida Atlantic University Baseball Stadium |
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Location | Volusia Street, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
Coordinates | 26°22′14″N 80°06′34″W / 26.370592°N 80.109456°W |
Owner | Florida Atlantic University |
Operator | Florida Atlantic University |
Capacity | 2,000 |
Record attendance | 2,348 |
Surface | Natural grass |
Scoreboard | Electronic |
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Built | 1991 |
Tenants | |
Florida Atlantic Owls baseball ( NCAA DI The American) (1991–present) |
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]
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]
The venue features a berm seating area, which allows for increased capacity, down each foul line. [1]
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]