Hays Field

Hays Field (formerly Chaparral Stadium) is a baseball park located on the campus of Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, Texas. It is the home field of the Lubbock Christian Chaparrals baseball team.

Hays Field
Former namesChaparral Stadium (1978–1999)
Coordinates33.57134°N 101.93361°W / 33.57134; -101.93361
OwnerLubbock Christian University
OperatorLubbock Christian University
Field sizeLeft Field Line – 340 feet (104 m)
Left Center – 380 feet (116 m)
Center Field – 400 feet (122 m)
Right Center – 380 feet (116 m)
Right Field Line – 340 feet (104 m)
Opened1978
Tenants
Lubbock Christian Chaparrals (1978–present)
NAIA World Series (1981–1983)

History

Chaparral Stadium was dedicated on April 29, 1978. In 1999, the ballpark was renamed Hays Field to honor the Hays family, including former Chaparals baseball head coach Larry Hays.[1] Hays Field has hosted NAIA regionals in 1987, 1991, and 1999.[2]

Usage

Lubbock Christian Chaparrals

Tournaments

  • NAIA Baseball Championship Lubbock Opening Round: 2009, 2010, 2011
  • NAIA Baseball World Series: 1981, 1982, 1983
  • NJCAA Division I Southwestern District Baseball Tournament: 2007, 2008
  • Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament: 2006

References


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