Eddie Pellagrini Diamond

Eddie Pellagrini Diamond is a baseball stadium at the Harrington Athletics Village located in Boston College in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Eddie Pellagrini Diamond
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Full nameEddie Pellagrini Diamond at Harrington Athletics Village
Former namesBrighton Baseball Field
Address2125 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts
United States
LocationHarrington Athletics Village
Coordinates42°20′38″N 71°09′35″W / 42.343957°N 71.159761°W / 42.343957; -71.159761
OwnerBoston College
Capacity2,500[1]
SurfaceAstroTurf Diamond Series
OpenedMarch 20, 2018 (2018-03-20)
Tenants
Boston College Eagles baseball (2018–present)
Website
bceagles.com

History

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Boston College constructed the new Eddie Pellagrini Diamond as part of an effort to improve the facilities of its athletic programs. The Board of Trustees deemed the previous Shea Field to be inadequate for the Atlantic Coast Conference standards and immediately launched plans for a new facility.[2] The field was built on land which belonged to St. John's Seminary before being purchased by Boston College between 2004 and 2007.[3]

The Brighton Baseball Field was slated to open on March 13, 2018, in Boston College's home opener against Holy Cross but was canceled due to a nor'easter.[4] The stadium opened a week later on March 20, when the Eagles hosted cross-town opponents Northeastern in a non-conference matchup that Northeastern won 7–4 in 18 innings.[5]

The complex that encompasses Eddie Pellagrini Diamond is dedicated to John L. Harrington, Boston College Trustee and former CEO of the Boston Red Sox.[6]

Facilities

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Eddie Pellagrini Diamond utilizes AstroTurf Diamond Series for an artificial turf playing surface. The stadium has 1,000 fixed seat-back chairs but capacity can be expanded to 2,500 for championship events. The stadium has lights sufficient for night games.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Facilities". Boston College Athletics. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Boston College Brighton Athletics Fields Application for Small Project Review". Boston College. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Fact Book 2019-2020" (PDF). Boston College. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Home Opener Postponed". Boston College Athletics. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  5. ^ Rubin, Dan (21 March 2018). "Brighton Opens With A Bang - And Lights". Boston College Athletics. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  6. ^ "BC Honors Trustee Harrington with Dedication Ceremony". Boston College Athletics. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
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Preceded by Home of
Boston College Eagles baseball

2018–present
Incumbent


42°20′36.6″N 71°09′35.5″W / 42.343500°N 71.159861°W / 42.343500; -71.159861