Taylor Stadium facts for kids
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| Full name | Ralph and Debbie Taylor/Phi Delta Theta Stadium at Simmons Field |
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| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
| Owner | University of Missouri |
| Capacity | 3,331 (2014-present) |
| Field size | Left Field - 340 feet (104 m) Center Field - 400 feet (122 m) |
| Surface | Kentucky Bluegrass (OF) and Baby Bermuda (IF) |
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| Broke ground | June 1999 |
| Opened | 2002 |
| Renovated | 2010 |
| Expanded | 2013-2014 |
| Architect | Peckham & Wright Architects Inc. |
| General contractor | Crawford Construction Inc. |
| Tenants | |
| Missouri Tigers (NCAA) (2002-present) Mid-Missouri Mavericks (Frontier League) (2003-2005) |
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Taylor Stadium at Simmons Field is a special baseball park located at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. It's the home field for the Missouri Tigers baseball team, who play in the NCAA. This stadium was also once home to a professional minor league team called the Mid-Missouri Mavericks.
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What is Taylor Stadium?
Taylor Stadium is a modern baseball stadium built for college and professional games. It first opened its doors in 2002. The stadium can hold 3,331 fans, making it a great place to watch a game.
Who Plays at Taylor Stadium?
The main team playing here is the Missouri Tigers baseball team. They are part of the University of Missouri's sports program. From 2003 to 2005, a team called the Mid-Missouri Mavericks also played here. They were a professional team in the Frontier League, which is a minor league.
How Was the Stadium Built?
The stadium is named after Ralph Taylor and his wife Debbie. They are alumni, meaning they used to be students, at the University of Missouri. They gave a generous donation to help build this amazing baseball field. Construction started in June 1999, and the stadium was ready for games in 2002.
Stadium Upgrades and Features
Taylor Stadium has been improved several times since it opened. It was renovated in 2010 and expanded between 2013 and 2014. These updates helped make it even better for players and fans. The field itself uses two types of grass: Kentucky Bluegrass in the outfield and Baby Bermuda in the infield.
Images for kids
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A view of Taylor Stadium, home of the Missouri Tigers baseball team.
