Highlight Reel: Lincoln Memorial University Baseball
Railsplitters Baseball
Sporturf™ dealer Baseline Sports Construction, installed Lincoln Memorial University’s baseball field in Harrogate, TN. Lincoln Memorial University is a four-year institution focusing on the liberal arts and undergraduate studies. Athletics teams at LMU are known as the Railsplitters, a reference to LMU’s humble early profession. Their campus stands against the backdrop of the stunning Cumberland Gap mountains. Assistant Athletic Director, Cameron Whicker, praises the turf by saying, “It has been a great asset in recruiting, but the biggest benefit shows up in player development.”
FACILITY
Lincoln Memorial University
CITY/STATE
Harrogate, TN
CONTRACTOR/INSTALLER
Baseline Sports Construction
FIELD SIZE
120,000 Sq. Ft.
FOUNDED
1897
FIELD NAME
Lamar Hennon Field
MASCOT
Railsplitters
YEAR RENOVATED
2018
Product Used
Fielder’s Choice provides excellent ball roll, ball bounce, wear-resistance and slide comfort. This system is specifically designed for baseball. Rest assured the system will perform to the highest expectations.
“The turf has been a great asset in recruiting as it adds so much value to both our softball and baseball facilities on campus. However, the biggest benefit shows up in player development. The versatility of the field has led to more efficient and limitless training. Getting better is the most important part of any program and Sporturf allows us to do that at much higher level.”
Cameron Whicker
Assistant Athletic Director
Lincoln Memorial University
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