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| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Opened | February 17, 1975 |
| Closed | Open |
| Demolished | N/A |
| Owner | University of Texas |
| Operator | University of Texas |
| Surface | FieldTurf |
| Construction cost | $21MM (2006 Renovation) |
| Architect | DLR Group (2006 Renovation) |
| Capacity | 6,649 |
| Field dimensions | Left field - 340 ft (103.5 m) Center field - 400 ft (122 m) Right field - 325 ft (99 m) |
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| Texas Longhorns (NCAA) (1975-present) | |
UFCU Disch-Falk Field is the baseball field of the University of Texas at Austin. It has been home to Texas Longhorns baseball since it was opened on February 17, 1975. On that day, the eventual NCAA national champion Longhorns swept a doubleheader from St. Mary's by scores of 4-0 and 11-0.
The stadium is named for former Longhorns coaches Billy Disch and Bibb Falk. Beginning August 1, 2006, the name of the stadium was changed to UFCU Disch-Falk Field, following a sponsorship deal with a local credit union, University Federal Credit Union.
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Stadium facts
- Geographic coordinates: 30.280°N 97.726°W.
- Capacity: The facility seats more than 6,500 spectators, with chairbacks on more than 5,000 seats and covered seating throughout most of the stands.
- Surface: The entire playing surface, excluding the pitcher's mound, is FieldTurf installed in 2008.
- Field dimensions: 340 feet down the left field line, 325 down the right field line and 400 to center field.
Changes to Disch-Falk
Scoreboard
During the 2005 season, the scoreboard in left-center field, which was installed in 1989 and upgraded in 1996, was completely dismantled. A new scoreboard with a full-color video screen was erected in its place.
Renovation
On July 8, 2005, the University announced an $18 million renovation project for Disch-Falk Field, which was completed prior to the 2009 season. These renovations included:
- Completely new exterior facade.
- Official seating capacity increased to approximately 8,000, making it the second-largest baseball stadium in the Big 12 Conference.
- Reduced foul territory down the base lines to accommodate new seating.
- Addition of club seating with elevator access.
- Dugouts moved closer to the field.
- New bullpens and locker rooms.
- New lighting and sound systems.
- Renovated and expanded concourses, including new concession areas and restrooms.
- Replacement of AstroTurf surface with FieldTurf. [1] [1]
Construction began in late 2006. The Longhorns played their 2007 season at the stadium despite the renovation, although a few early season games and the NCAA Regional Tournament were moved to the nearby Dell Diamond. Had Texas advanced to and hosted a Super Regional, it would have been held at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas. DLR Group was awarded the renovation contract.
Naming
On October 12, 2005, the University announced a $13.1 million gift from University Federal Credit Union as the major gift in the campaign to finance the renovation of the ballpark. In connection with this gift, the name of the stadium changed to UFCU Disch-Falk Field on August 1, 2006.
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References
External links
- Texas Step Up to the Plate Renovation Donation Campaign
- Disch-Falk renovation and renaming announcement at TexasSports.com
- DLR Group awarded expansion contract
- DLR Group website
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Coordinates: 30°16′47″N 97°43′35″W / 30.27972°N 97.72639°W
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