Cliff Hagan Stadium
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In
2002, the Bluegrass of Kentucky experienced a remarkable addition to its already
picturesque landscape. Among the verdant rolling hills, miles of gleaming white
fence, the sounds of thoroughbreds sprinting in the wind, and lavish spires
rising high above the horizon, the University of Kentucky welcomed its newest
athletic facility, one that binds past to present, tradition with innovation,
and aestheticism with athleticism.
A new era began in Kentucky baseball history in 2002 as then head coach Keith
Madison and the Wildcats moved into their new lair, the $4.2 million Shively
Field at Cliff Hagan Stadium. The state-of-the-art baseball complex replaced
the twice-renovated facility that UK baseball had called home since 1969, when
it was built as part of the Bernie A Shively Sports Center. In 1990, the facility
underwent a $520,000 renovation to refurbish the stadium, the largest single
improvement of its kind until last season’s historical project.
The renovations in 2002 were divided into three categories. The stadium now
has 2,000 chair-back seasts and a state-of-the-art press box. Featuring radio
and television broadcast booths, the new media facility is among the best in
the SEC, complete with elevators and restrooms for working press and game management
personnel. Able to accommodate a capacity crowd of 3,000, Cliff Hagan Stadium
also has two luxury skyboxes that are available for private parties.
Phase two added the construction of traditional, old-style brick walls, reminiscent
of classic American ball parks. Extending down both the left and right field
lines, the walls meet a freshly painted hunter green outfield fence that replaced
the older blue fence. Updated logos and advertisements were also placed on
the structure that continues its 340-365-390-350-310 dimensions.
After the 2006 SEC Championship season, the Kentucky athletic administration
decided to invest some money into some exterior improvements of Cliff Hagan.
Among the improvements which debuted during the 2007 season, was a new state-of-the-art
video board, which enhances the viewing experience for fans.
Also
added during the 2007 offseason was a 150 seat deck in the parking lot behind
right field. The outfield fence was also lowered and padded to give fans a
clear view of the diamond from anywhere in the outfield parking lot.
While Cliff Hagan Stadium is a beautiful place to call home, the Wildcats
plan on moving into a new facility in the near future which will increase the
viewing experience for fans and create an intimidating road SEC atmosphere.
UK is undergoing a ground-breaking facility project involving IMG College,
exploring alternative financing options for facilities. Included in the new
study is a new baseball stadium, renovations to Commonwealth Stadium and a
new downtown basketball arena.
| UK's Record
at Cliff Hagan Stadium Since 1979 |
| Year |
Overall |
SEC |
| 1979 |
14-7 |
7-5 |
| 1980 |
14-5 |
4-4 |
| 1981 |
19-5-1 |
8-3-1 |
| 1982 |
16-10 |
4-8 |
| 1983 |
25-9 |
3-6 |
| 1984 |
14-12 |
4-7 |
| 1985 |
14-9 |
6-7 |
| 1986 |
19-13 |
7-13 |
| 1987 |
24-6 |
8-4 |
| 1988 |
14-6 |
12-3 |
| 1989 |
15-8 |
5-7 |
| 1990 |
17-15 |
5-9 |
| 1991 |
23-6 |
8-4 |
| 1992 |
19-8 |
7-5 |
| 1993 |
18-11 |
3-9 |
| 1994 |
13-9 |
6-6 |
| 1995 |
11-9 |
4-8 |
| 1996 |
17-9 |
9-6 |
| 1997 |
13-13 |
5-10 |
| 1998 |
15-15 |
5-10 |
| 1999 |
13-13 |
7-8 |
| 2000 |
16-11-1 |
3-10-1 |
| 2001 |
14-12 |
4-11 |
| 2002 |
8-20 |
1-14 |
| 2003 |
17-14 |
6-9 |
| 2004 |
15-17 |
5-10 |
| 2005 |
21-10 |
5-9 |
| 2006 |
31-6 |
13-2 |
| 2007 |
24-10 |
6-9 |
| 2008 |
28-6 |
9-6 |
| Total |
520-300-2 |
178-218-2 |
Cliff Hagan Stadium Information
Capacity: 3,000
Dimensions: 340-365-390-350-310
Playing Surface: Natural Grass
Year Built: 1969 as the Bernie A. Shively Sports Center
Renovated: 1990, 2002, 2007
Dedicated: Oct. 2, 1993
Cliff Hagan Stadium Records
Longest Winning Streak: 16 (2007, 2008)
Most Runs Scored by UK: 27 vs. Tennessee-Martin (March 10, 2007)
Most Runs Scored by Both Teams: 44 - Mississippi State 28, Kentucky
16 (1989)
SEC Series Sweeps (3 game series): 12
SEC Series Wins (3 game series): 45
