PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers Athletics is set to move forward on the construction of the Fred Hill Training Complex, Director of Athletics Julie Hermann announced late Thursday. Named after Hall of Fame coach Fred Hill, the indoor facility will serve the needs of the RU baseball and softball programs.
An official groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the site Oct. 24, the morning of the Rutgers football game versus Ohio State.
“We are thrilled to be able to complete fundraising for this key building for baseball and softball,” Hermann said. “We are so indebted to our supporters who made this possible. This is the first time in a while at Rutgers that we have been able to build a key training complex for our athletic teams.”
“This facility is a game-changer,” head baseball coach Joe Litterio said. “It is going to make a difference for us in a number of ways. We can now tell recruits we have this – it is no longer just a drawing. That makes an impression. Our team can now put in the work in a building dedicated to baseball and softball at any time. I want to thank the donors and alumni who helped make this possible. This is a very important project for us.”
“It’s really exciting that our donors got together and there is excitement around softball and baseball,” head softball coach Jay Nelson said. “I think the more important aspect of this is our student welfare. We had to work around all the schedules in the RAC, not just basketball, but all the other teams that need an indoor space. The facility also puts us closer to being on an even par with the other programs in the Big Ten, but, more importantly, it shows to our recruits the commitment of our athletic department to the softball and baseball programs and to the rest of the Olympic sports.”
The $3.3 million project – all privately raised – is expected to be located in the parking lot currently situated between Bainton Field and the RU Softball Complex. Spanning 22,500 square feet, it will be equipped with state-of-the-art pitching machines, numerous batting cages, bullpen mounds and a full turf infield. The construction timeline will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
Read more here: http://www.scarletknights.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/082115aaa.html
An official groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the site Oct. 24, the morning of the Rutgers football game versus Ohio State.
“We are thrilled to be able to complete fundraising for this key building for baseball and softball,” Hermann said. “We are so indebted to our supporters who made this possible. This is the first time in a while at Rutgers that we have been able to build a key training complex for our athletic teams.”
“This facility is a game-changer,” head baseball coach Joe Litterio said. “It is going to make a difference for us in a number of ways. We can now tell recruits we have this – it is no longer just a drawing. That makes an impression. Our team can now put in the work in a building dedicated to baseball and softball at any time. I want to thank the donors and alumni who helped make this possible. This is a very important project for us.”
“It’s really exciting that our donors got together and there is excitement around softball and baseball,” head softball coach Jay Nelson said. “I think the more important aspect of this is our student welfare. We had to work around all the schedules in the RAC, not just basketball, but all the other teams that need an indoor space. The facility also puts us closer to being on an even par with the other programs in the Big Ten, but, more importantly, it shows to our recruits the commitment of our athletic department to the softball and baseball programs and to the rest of the Olympic sports.”
The $3.3 million project – all privately raised – is expected to be located in the parking lot currently situated between Bainton Field and the RU Softball Complex. Spanning 22,500 square feet, it will be equipped with state-of-the-art pitching machines, numerous batting cages, bullpen mounds and a full turf infield. The construction timeline will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
Read more here: http://www.scarletknights.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/082115aaa.html
