Clark–LeClair Stadium
Clark–LeClair Stadium is a baseball park located on the campus of East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. It is the home field of the East Carolina Pirates of the American Athletic Conference. The stadium was named after Pirate alumnus and contributor Bill Clark and former Pirates coach Keith LeClair. ECU's current head coach is Cliff Godwin.
A view from the third base bleachers in 2018 | |
| Full name | Lewis Field at Clark-LeClair Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | 9999 Charles Boulevard Greenville, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.5933°N 77.3673°W |
| Owner | East Carolina University |
| Operator | East Carolina University |
| Capacity | 6,000 |
| Record attendance | 6,003 vs North Carolina (February 25, 2023) |
| Field size | Left: 320 feet (98 m) Center: 390 feet (119 m) Right: 320 feet (98 m) |
| Surface | Bermuda Turf |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2004–05 |
| Opened | March 4, 2005 |
| Construction cost | $11 million |
| Architect | Walter, Robbs, Callahan & Pierce |
| Tenants | |
| East Carolina Pirates (NCAA) (2005–present) C-USA tournament (2007) | |
The stadium has 3,000 stadium bleacher seats, plus space for several thousand more spectators in "The Jungle." There are concession and restroom facilities at the stadium, plus a family picnic area. Amenities include the Pirate Club fundraising and hospitality suite and a private suite for the LeClair family. The venue was built with $11 million in private donations.
The playing surface consists of Celebration Bermuda turf with a clay base infield and crushed-brick warning track. New lights were included in the construction of the stadium that meet all television specifications. Facilities include indoor and outdoor batting cages, a VIP booth, coach's offices, and a player clubhouse, as well as state-of-the-art broadcast facilities.
The dimensions of the outfield are 320 feet (98 m) down the foul lines and 390 feet (119 m) to center field. The diamond has an unorthodox northwesterly alignment (home plate to center field); the recommended orientation is east-northeast. The elevation of the field is approximately 70 feet (21 m) above sea level.
The stadium is home to the 2007 ECU Invitational and Keith LeClair Classic The Pirates consistently rank in the top thirty among Division I baseball programs in attendance.