Swayze Field
Oxford-University Stadium at Swayze Field is the home of the University of Mississippi Rebels college baseball team, the 2022 NCAA National Champions, and is located in Oxford, Mississippi. It is named in honor of Tom Swayze, a former Ole Miss baseball player and coach.
Swayze Field | |
| Location | Oxford, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°21′43″N 89°31′44″W |
| Owner | University of Mississippi |
| Operator | University of Mississippi |
| Capacity | 12,152 |
| Record attendance | 12,503 (April 23, 2022 vs. Mississippi State) |
| Field size | Left Field: 330 ft (101 m) Alleys: 365 ft (110 m) Center Field: 390 ft (119 m) Right Field: 330 ft (101 m) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | March 27, 1988 (expanded 2003, 2009) |
| Construction cost | $3.75 million (Original cost) |
| Tenants | |
| Ole Miss Rebels (NCAA) (1988-Present) | |
The $3.75 million stadium opened on February 19, 1989, with a double header sweep of Cumberland University. The actual stadium sits on city property off-campus and was built by the City of Oxford, using a 2% Local Tourism Tax on prepared food and alcohol to pay for it.
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