Hyames Field

Robert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field is a baseball stadium located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, on the campus of Western Michigan University. It opened in 1939, and serves as the home field for the Western Michigan Broncos baseball program. The stadium hosted the inaugural College World Series in 1947 and again in 1948.

Hyames Field
A view of Hyames Field from the right field corner during a game in 2012
Hyames Field
Location in the United States
Full nameRobert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field
LocationKalamazoo, Michigan
United States
Coordinates42°17′04″N 85°36′10″W
OwnerWestern Michigan University
OperatorWestern Michigan University
Capacity1,500
Field sizeLF-310' (top of fence measures 16')
Left Center - 375 '
Center Field - 395 '
Right Center - 375'
Right Field - 335'
ScoreboardElectronic
Construction
Opened1939
Renovated2008–2010
Tenants
Western Michigan Broncos (NCAA)
(1939–present)
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