Alex Box Stadium
Encyclopedia
Alex Box Stadium, sometimes pronounced as "Elec" or "Alec" Box, is a baseball
stadium
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
. It is the home field of the Louisiana State University Tigers college baseball
team. The stadium (and its predecessor
200 yards to the north) were named for Simeon Alex Box, an LSU letterman (1942) who was killed in North Africa during World War II
.
A design team of Grace & Herbert, DLR Group
, and Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company designed the new Alex Box Stadium which opened during the 2009 season. New Alex Box was slated to hold 8,500 fans but the addition of left field seating from the old Alex Box brought capacity up to 9,200. Additional seating in right field was added before the 2010 season, bringing the total (official) capacity to 10,150. Construction of additional suites for the 2012 season will bring the capacity to 10,326.
The first game of the new stadium was played February 20, 2009. LSU beat Villanova
by a final score of 12–3 in front of a crowd totaling 9,054. Alex Box was named the American Sports Builders Association Facility of the Year 2009.
in attendance, averaging 10,673 per home game.
NCAA Super Regional Series : 2009
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
stadium
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and is the second-largest city in the state.Baton Rouge is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, and research center of the American South...
. It is the home field of the Louisiana State University Tigers college baseball
LSU Tigers baseball
The LSU baseball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I college baseball.Along with the other LSU athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the West division of the Southeastern Conference...
team. The stadium (and its predecessor
Alex Box Stadium (1938)
Alex Box Stadium, sometimes prounounced as "Elec" or "Alec" Box was a baseball stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was the home field of the Louisiana State University Tigers college baseball team. The stadium was located across the street from Tiger Stadium, which is visible in right field...
200 yards to the north) were named for Simeon Alex Box, an LSU letterman (1942) who was killed in North Africa during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
A design team of Grace & Herbert, DLR Group
DLR Group
DLR Group is an architectural design firm providing architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design to clients throughout the United States...
, and Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company designed the new Alex Box Stadium which opened during the 2009 season. New Alex Box was slated to hold 8,500 fans but the addition of left field seating from the old Alex Box brought capacity up to 9,200. Additional seating in right field was added before the 2010 season, bringing the total (official) capacity to 10,150. Construction of additional suites for the 2012 season will bring the capacity to 10,326.
The first game of the new stadium was played February 20, 2009. LSU beat Villanova
Villanova University
Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
by a final score of 12–3 in front of a crowd totaling 9,054. Alex Box was named the American Sports Builders Association Facility of the Year 2009.
Attendance
In 2010, the Tigers ranked 1st in Division I college baseballCollege baseball
College baseball is baseball that is played on the intercollegiate level at institutions of higher education. Compared to football and basketball, college competition in the United States plays a less significant contribution to cultivating professional players, as the minor leagues primarily...
in attendance, averaging 10,673 per home game.
Tournaments Hosted
NCAA Regional Tournaments : 2009NCAA Super Regional Series : 2009
LSU Record in Alex Box Stadium (2009-Present)
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| Year | Games | W-L-T | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42 | 33-9 | .786 |
| 2010 | 38 | 30-8 | .789 |
| 2011 | 37 | 28-9 | .756 |
| Totals | 117 | 91-26 | .777 |
Compared to the Original Alex Box
| Original Alex Box | New Alex Box | |
|---|---|---|
| 7,760 | Seating | 10,326 |
| 2,800 | Grandstand (under roof) | 3,896 |
| 0 | Suite | 464 |
| 4,522 | Bleachers | 5,966 |
| 2000 sq ft (185.8 m²). | Restrooms | 9274 sq ft (861.6 m²). |
| 2200 sq ft (204.4 m²). | Concessions | 5000 sq ft (464.5 m²). |
| N/A | Arcade | 500 sq. ft. |
| N/A | Suites | 8588 sq ft (797.9 m²). |
| N/A | Club Lounge | 1800 sq ft (167.2 m²). |
| 3000 sq ft (278.7 m²). | Team Area | 9380 sq ft (871.4 m²). |
| 250 sq ft (23.2 m²). | Press Area | 2000 sq ft (185.8 m²). |
| N/A | Hall of Fame | 1900 sq ft (176.5 m²). |