Presley Askew Field

Presley Askew Field
Map
LocationS Locust St and Wells St
Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S.
Coordinates32°16′42″N 106°44′40″W / 32.27833°N 106.744484°W / 32.27833; -106.744484
OwnerNew Mexico State University
OperatorNew Mexico State University
Capacity1,000[1]
Record attendance1,615
(February 27, 2015
vs
Incarnate Word Cardinals)[2]
Field sizeLeft: 345 ft
Alleys: 385 ft
Center: 400 ft
Right: 345 ft
ScoreboardElectronic with video display
Construction
OpenedNovember 14, 1981; 42 years ago (1981-11-14)[1]
Renovated1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2014[1]
Expanded2014
Construction cost2014 Renovation, $1.4 Million
Tenants
New Mexico State (NCAA) (1981–present)

Presley Askew Field is a baseball venue located on the campus of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is home to the New Mexico State Aggies baseball team, a member of the Division I Western Athletic Conference. The field is named after former Aggies baseball coach Presley Askew and has a capacity of 1,000 fans.[1] Features of the field include a press box, public address system, bullpens and batting cages.[3]

Going into the 2015 season, the New Mexico State Aggies have a 619–366–1 record in 31 years of play for a .628 winning percentage.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e "2015 NM State Baseball Media Guide". New Mexico State University. pp. 14–15. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  2. ^ "NM State Baseball Fans Break Attendance Record; Aggies Fall 6-4 in Home Opener". New Mexico State University. February 27, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015. The New Mexico State baseball fell 6-4 in the season opener to Incarnate Word in front of a record-breaking crowd (1,615) at the newly renovated Presley Askew Field, Friday, Feb. 27.
  3. ^ Las Cruces Baseball Facilities Archived 2010-11-03 at the Wayback Machine at lascrucescvb.com, URL accessed December 21, 2009. Archived 12/21/09