Tartt Field

Nestled neatly on the shores of Lake L.U. in the heart of West Alabama's spacious campus, Tartt Field has served as the perfect setting for Tiger baseball since 1969. With grassy banks hosting numerous luxury decks beyond its outfield walls, a brand press facility serving as an ample backdrop and a brand new dressing room, UWA's beacon of baseball is among the most accommodating Division II facilities in the South today. The Tigers also added a new backstop and indoor hitting facility (under construction) in 2006, which only strengthens Tartt Field's appeal as one of the elite facilities in all of Division II.

Tartt Field's groundwork was laid in 1968, just in time for its 1969 inaugural season and dedication in 1970. Since then, the ballpark and its surrounding areas have blossomed with improvements and modifications almost annually. The Park's most prominent landmark, Lake L.U., was constructed in 1977, while the current outfield wall was added just before the 1992 season. It was rededicated on opening day 1994 and a baseball Wall of Fame was introduced with its first inductee, former Tiger All-American Jeff Branson. Since 1996, a new warning track has taken shape, an irrigation system installed, two state-of-the-art nine scoreboards have been donated by Coca-Cola, and a spacious pressbox added, named in honor of longtime booster, Mr. Lambert Tucker. A new dressing room and home dugout was constructed for the 2002 season, only making Tartt Field a more appealing place for college baseball.

Today, Tartt Field perennially draws over 400 fans per game and is routinely  among the national leaders in Division II college baseball attendance. In 2000, the Tigers drew 2,019 fans for a game with the University of Alabama that was a national Division II record at the time and still holds the top spot in GSC history. With its newly hatched press box, ample parking and fan-friendly atmosphere, UWA's Tartt Field is sure to be an inviting venue for Conference and National Tournaments for years to come.