In 2014, the Princeton softball team played its 30th season at Class of 1895 Field. It is just the second home of Princeton softball since it gained varsity status for the 1982 season.
The field took the place of Broadmead Field, which is located adjacent to Clarke Field, home of the Princeton baseball team. In 30 seasons at 1895 Field, the Princeton softball team has a 329-159-1 record (.673). The first game at the facility was a 14-0 win over Lehigh in 1985.
The field is spacious by collegiate softball standards. The field’s measurements are 205’ down the lines and 208’ to straight-away centerfield. Along the outfield fence are signs commemorating Princeton’s 17 Ivy League titles, seven NCAA tournament appearances and two Women’s College World Series appearances. The scoreboard, which was new for the 2014 season, is just over the fence down the left-field line.
Two outdoor batting lanes and bullpens, one for each team, are beyond the foul fences on either baseline. The view from home plate beyond outfield fence in springtime is of verdant trees, and those standing on the path behind the outfield fence look back at Bloomberg Hall, a student-housing facility, and the Poe intramural fields. Roberts Stadium, home of the Princeton soccer teams, is beyond the third-base line, placing 1895 Field in the heart of both the academic and athletic areas on Princeton’s campus.
Hoyt Indoor Turf Area
The Princeton softball team benefits from use of the Hoyt Indoor Turf Area located in Jadwin Gym.The turf area features a FieldTurf surface with a full-size diamond complete with bases, home plate and batters boxes, which allows the team to simulate hitting and fielding situations while indoors. The turf area also contains pitching areas and batting cages to allow players from different positions to work on their skills at the same time.
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