Former Clemson baseball player and Board of Trustees Emeritus Doug Kingsmore gave the Clemson athletic department a $1 million gift towards renovation of Clemson's baseball stadium, formerly known as Tiger Field. George Bennett, former executive director of IPTAY, made the announcement in 2000. Bennett also announced that the facility would be called Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
Postseason
The stadium has hosted three Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Tournaments, 13 NCAA regionals, and four NCAA super regionals.
Renovations
Renovations to Doug Kingsmore Stadium began in the summer of 2002. The design was done by HOK Sport and construction by Yeargin Potter Shackelford Construction. The stadium has a brick facade that surrounds every entrance. A green roof that covers much more of the stands and a press box that is twice as large adds to the comfort of fans attending the game and the media covering it. The press box, which is accessible by elevator, includes four large booths for broadcasting and a separate media center that accommodates 13 writers. There is also a patio area outside the press box that is above the existing stands along the first and third-base lines. It is used for receptions and other events throughout the year. Two ticket booths, concession stands with an adjoining picnic area, and enlarged restrooms make the facility easily accessible and fan-friendly. Reserved seats were also added to the grandstand. A grand stairway leading from the McFadden parking lot to the main entrance is an added feature from a convenience and aesthetic aspect. The players also realize improvements, as four batting cages have been constructed beyond the right-field fence. The dugouts have been almost doubled in length and width. And the players have a newly renovated locker room and lounge. Prior to 2005, PawVision, the giant replay screen that was used in the football stadium, was moved to Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The facility is also equipped with a "Super-Sopper," which cuts down on rainouts. Clemson is one of a few schools with this machine that removes water from the field. New Stadium Features:
The diamond has an unorthodox southerly alignment ; the recommended orientation is The elevation of the field is approximately above sea level.
Attendance
In 2013, the Tigers ranked seventh among Division I baseball programs in attendance, averaging 4,751 per home game. The attendance record for Doug Kingsmore Stadium was set on March 6, 2016, when 6,525 watched the Tigers defeat
