McCormick Field: A Baseball Mecca Revitalized for the Big South Championship
By Marge | Published 2025-09-22T18:08:25.04+00:00
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Asheville -- September 2025: Baseball fans across Western North Carolina have reason to look ahead to spring. The Big South Conference has announced that its 2026 and 2027 Baseball Championships will be held at Asheville’s historic McCormick Field, bringing a prestigious collegiate event to a venue steeped in over a century of baseball history.
This is a testament to Asheville's commitment to its baseball heritage and a signal of the city's future as a premier sports destination. The decision to bring the championship back to McCormick Field for the first time since 2009 is a direct result of the ballpark's ongoing $55.6 million centennial restoration. This massive undertaking, which will modernize the nearly 100-year-old stadium while preserving its classic charm, is a landmark investment in the community."This collaboration brings to