The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust has approved a $10 million baseball facilities project that will enhance space in Memorial Gym for instruction, team building and coaching, and provide settings that will foster interactions with returning professional players.
“The project builds on Coach Tim Corbin’s vision for our baseball program: to prepare our players not only for success in baseball, but to ensure they have the skills, network, and a lifelong ‘home’ where they return frequently to help us build the next set of leaders and players,” says David Williams II, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director.
“During the past several months, we have quietly worked with some of our most dedicated supporters to secure lead gifts for the project, and we are working hard to raise the remainder.”
The Commodore baseball program has experienced unprecedented success on the field in recent years. Many believe Corbin’s approach in emphasizing character and life skills—with winning as a bonus—has been key to the team’s rise.
“An investment in our facilities project extends the family culture of our university, and specifically our baseball program,” says Corbin. “The new facility will continue to create the environment of a ‘home’ where mental and physical development takes precedence for our current players, while also serving the development needs of our alumni in the off-season.”
To learn more about the baseball facilities plans and see renderings of the enhancements, or to make a gift, visit the National Commodore Club.