Allan Saxe Field
Allan Saxe Field prior to renovation
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| Address | 1400 Maverick Arlington, TX 76013 |
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| Location | S. Fielder Rd. and W. Park Row Dr. Arlington, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32°43′21″N 97°07′46″W / 32.72250°N 97.12944°WCoordinates: 32°43′21″N 97°07′46″W / 32.72250°N 97.12944°W |
| Owner | University of Texas at Arlington |
| Operator | University of Texas at Arlington |
| Capacity | Current: 622Before 2015: 250 |
| Record attendance | 702 (March 12, 2016 vs Samford University) |
| Field size |
Left Field: 190 ft. Center Field: 215 ft. Right Field: 190 ft. (Estimated) |
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| Opened | 1974 |
| Renovated | 1993, 2014-15 |
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| Texas–Arlington Mavericks softball | |
Allan Saxe Field is the home of the UTA Mavericks softball team located in Arlington, Texas, United States. As a result of a complete reconstruction in 2014-15, the stadium currently has a capacity of 622. A sellout crowd of 702 set a new attendance record on March 12, 2016 when Samford visited. The previous record of 474 was set against the University of Texas on March 11, 2010 when stadium capacity was 250. In 2016, Allan Saxe also drew crowds of 622, 522 and 512 that would have set the record had it occurred in any year prior. Adjacent to Clay Gould Ballpark, the stadium is located at the intersection of W. Park Row Drive and Fielder Road.
Allan Saxe Field consists of a combination of bleacher and chairback seating for 622 fans as a result of the complete stadium reconstruction following the 2014 season.
The playing field is a natural grass surface while foul territory is an artificial turf. Each dugout is covered and looks out onto the dirt infield. There are batting cages and bullpens down each respective team's foul line. Lights make night games possible and a 10-foot-high, 10-inning scoreboard sits beyond the center field fence.
The first base side is the home team's dugout, which connects to the newly added clubhouse. Immediately south of the clubhouse sits the indoor practice facility.
Allan Saxe Field features several amenities for the fans including chair-back seats behind home plate, a sound system for music and public address announcements along with a concession stand and restroom facilities near the entrance.
Completed in 1974 as part of the Arlington Athletic Center on the southwestern-most portion of the UT-Arlington campus, the softball field was built in conjunction with the baseball stadium, which would later be known as Clay Gould Ballpark.
The softball venue was renamed after popular Professor Allan Saxe's gifts made renovations possible in 1993. Professor Saxe also contributed to renovations for UTA’s baseball stadium, and it was renamed Allan Saxe Stadium, before another renaming would give the baseball facility its current name.
Construction of an indoor practice facility was started and completed during the off-season prior to the 2013 season. The addition was part of a $1.95 million project to construct a similar space for both the softball field and baseball stadium, allowing practices to occur during inclement weather for both teams at their respective venue. The 3,500 sq. foot indoor softball facility contains interchangeable batting cages, pitching area and the ability for an open practice.
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