Sycamore Stadium is a

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. The venue is used by both the

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team of the

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and the

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of the college summer

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. It has a capacity of 2,500 spectators. To date, it has hosted three

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s, 1982, 2014 and 2016. It regularly serves as a venue for IHSAA and American Legion Baseball tournaments.

Field

Since moving into Sycamore Field in 1978,

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has played over 850

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games at home and posted an outstanding record of 586–268–1 (.686). At the conclusion of the 2009 season, Sycamore Field was completely renovated and renamed Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium in honor of

's coach,

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. The field is also distinguishable, as it has an infield which is completely artificial turf and an outfield of natural grass.

Facility

The stadium features: * 2,500 seats ** 389 chairback seats centered among the bleacher seats ** 1,910 bleacher seats * Locker rooms for the home and visiting teams * A climate-controlled press box * Offices for the head coach and assistants * An indoor hitting facility * Stadium lighting * Infield turf and grass outfield

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Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees: Bob Warn, Coach.Coming 2010: Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium.Indiana Statesman: Former coach breaks ground on new baseball stadium.
{{Prospect League Ballparks, state=autocollapse Baseball venues in Indiana College baseball venues in the United States Indiana State Sycamores baseball Buildings and structures in Terre Haute, Indiana Tourist attractions in Terre Haute, Indiana 1978 establishments in Indiana Sports venues completed in 1978

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