Marshall University Athletics
Marshall successfully receives proposal for financing, development and construction of baseball stadium
9/19/2022 2:51:00 PM | Baseball, General, Big Green Scholarship Foundation
Major gift from Tim and Trudy Rockel revealed in conjunction with announcement
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Athletics has successfully received a proposal for the financing, development and construction for a baseball stadium, the department announced Monday afternoon. In conjunction with the announcement, Marshall Athletics and the Big Green Scholarship Foundation announced another major gift, thanks to Tim and Trudy Rockel, in support of the baseball stadium project.
"Let's begin with the end in mind," said Christian Spears, Marshall's Director of Athletics. "We are building a ballpark. We have much work to do but JDS Development, LLC has provided us with a vision and plan that ends with Marshall playing baseball inside our newly developed complex, which will be connected holistically with Dot Hicks Field, the home of Marshall softball.
"The location is ideal, has great adjacency and allows us to maximize the student-athlete and fan experience."
The Rockels, longtime supporters of Marshall Athletics, are particularly excited about the announcement.
"It is past due for Marshall to have a nice, downtown, on-campus baseball facility," the Rockels said in a joint statement. "We wanted to step up and help push this through completion. Every donation counts toward the goal. Hopefully, the stadium promotes the game of baseball even more in the Tri-state area."
"Tim and Trudy's gift is a real difference maker for the stadium project," said John Sutherland, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and Executive Director Big Green. "Their generosity comes from their love for the Herd and their desire to see Marshall and the tri-state area finally have a place for Marshall Baseball to call 'home.' We are truly grateful for this amazing gift!"
The Rockels understand the impact the baseball stadium will have at Marshall University and throughout the community. Their generous contribution of $50,000 will make a significant impact.
If you are interested in supporting Marshall Athletics and our student-athletes, please call The Big Green at 304-696-4661 or email us at biggreen@marshall.edu.
