The University of South Alabama baseball team, also known as the South Alabama Jaguars, is a college baseball team that represents the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. The team competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and is a member of the Sun Belt Conference. The Jaguars play their home games at Stanky Field, a 4,500-seat stadium located on the university's campus.
History of the Program
The South Alabama baseball program was established in 1965, and the team has since become a consistent competitor in the Sun Belt Conference. The Jaguars have won several conference championships, including five regular-season titles and four tournament championships. The team has also made several appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including a trip to the College World Series in 1977. The Jaguars have produced several notable players, including Todd DeVille, who was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1991, and David Freese, who won the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011.
Conference Affiliations
The South Alabama Jaguars have been a member of the Sun Belt Conference since 1978. The team has also been a member of the Independent conference and the Southland Conference in the past. The Sun Belt Conference is a collegiate athletic conference that consists of 12 member institutions, including Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Louisiana, Louisiana-Monroe, South Alabama, Texas State, Troy, and ULM.
| Season | Conference | Record | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sun Belt | 16-10 | 2nd |
| 2019 | Sun Belt | 18-12 | 3rd |
| 2018 | Sun Belt | 14-16 | 5th |
Stanky Field
Stanky Field is a 4,500-seat stadium located on the University of South Alabama campus. The stadium is named after Eddie Stanky, a former South Alabama baseball coach who led the team to several conference championships. The stadium features a natural grass playing surface and a state-of-the-art sound system. Stanky Field has hosted several conference tournaments, including the Sun Belt Conference Tournament in 2017.
Facilities and Amenities
Stanky Field features several amenities, including a concession stand, a press box, and a video scoreboard. The stadium also features a batting cage and a pitching lab for the team to use during practice. The Jaguars also have access to a weight room and a training room to help with strength and conditioning.
- Seating capacity: 4,500
- Playing surface: Natural grass
- Sound system: State-of-the-art
- Concession stand: Yes
- Press box: Yes
- Video scoreboard: Yes
What conference does the University of South Alabama baseball team compete in?
+The University of South Alabama baseball team competes in the Sun Belt Conference.
What is the name of the stadium where the South Alabama Jaguars play their home games?
+The South Alabama Jaguars play their home games at Stanky Field.
How many seats does Stanky Field have?
+Stanky Field has a seating capacity of 4,500.
