Siebert Field
| Former names | Bierman Field (1971–78) |
|---|---|
| Location | 15th Ave. SE & 8th St. SE Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Owner | University of Minnesota |
| Operator | University of Minnesota |
| Capacity | 1,420 |
| Field size | Left – 330 feet (100 m) LC – 365 feet (111 m) Center – 390 feet (120 m) RC – 365 feet (111 m) Right – 330 feet (100 m) |
| Surface | Mondo Turf |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1971, 2013 |
| Construction cost | $7.2 Million |
| Architect | DLR Group |
| Tenants | |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers (NCAA) (1971–2011, 2013–present) | |
Siebert Field is a ballpark in Minneapolis, Minnesota that serves as the home venue for the University of Minnesota men's college baseball team. It is named in honor of Dick Siebert, a former head coach who led the Gophers to three national titles. From 1971 to 1978 it was known as Bierman Field in honor of Bernie Bierman.
In 1971, Siebert Field was built to replace the University of Minnesota's former baseball venue, Delta Field, which was located beyond the left field fence of the present facility. Siebert Field, which featured natural grass and a capacity of 1,500, was constructed on a single large block near Dinkytown. The original facility was demolished in 2012 and replaced with a brand new ballpark at the same location. The new facility bears the same name as its predecessor.
The Old Siebert Field hosted its first game on April 23, 1971 – a 2–1 Gopher victory over Creighton. At the time, the ballpark was considered one of the most modern in collegiate athletics, with an electronic scoreboard, automatic irrigation, and a state-of-the-art press box. In addition to serving as the University of Minnesota baseball team's primary home venue, the old Siebert Field occasionally hosted other events and teams, including numerous Minnesota State High School League baseball tournament games. In 1994–1995, Siebert Field was home to an independent professional team, the Minneapolis Loons, of the now-defunct North Central League. Three NCAA Regional tournaments were played there in 1974, 1977, and 2000, respectively, as well as six Big Ten Conference Baseball Tournaments: 1984, 1986, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
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