Eck Stadium, Baseball stadium in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Eck Stadium is a baseball stadium in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It features a natural grass field, covered seating, and a press box, serving as the home field for Wichita State University's baseball team.
Eck Stadium opened in 1988 and was named after a longtime supporter of Wichita State athletics. Over the years, it has hosted conference tournaments and NCAA regional games, becoming a key venue for college baseball in the region.
On game days, the stands fill with students and local fans who follow the Shockers, and the sound of the marching band and cheers carries across the field. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with many people wearing team colors and greeting friends between innings.
The stadium is on the Wichita State University campus, with parking nearby and clear signs to the entrances. Arrive early on game days to find good seats and avoid the busiest entry times.
The field's orientation and the Kansas wind can turn routine fly balls into home runs, a quirk that visiting teams often struggle with. Fans like to point out that the flag beyond the outfield fence tells which way the wind is blowing before a big hit.
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