Jack Cook Field
Jack Cook Field is a baseball stadium in Huntington, West Virginia. It is located on the campus of Marshall University and it is the current home field for the Marshall Thundering Herd baseball team. The field is named after former longtime Marshall head baseball coach, Jack Cook.
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| Location | 1 Jack Cook Way Huntington, West Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°25′41″N 82°25′13″W / 38.42811811598599°N 82.42018020172377°W |
| Owner | Marshall University |
| Operator | Marshall University |
| Capacity | 3,500 |
| Surface | AstroTurf[1] |
Record attendance | 3,124 vs Manhattan Jaspers (March 1, 2024) |
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| Broke ground | 2022 |
| Opened | March 1, 2024 |
Construction cost | $23 million |
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| Marshall Thundering Herd (NCAA) (2024–present) Tri-State Coal Cats (Appy League) (2024–2025) WVSSAC State Baseball Championships (2026–present) | |
Jack Cook Field is a baseball stadium in Huntington, West Virginia. It is located on the campus of Marshall University and it is the current home field for the Marshall Thundering Herd baseball team. The field is named after former longtime Marshall head baseball coach, Jack Cook.
History
[edit]In October 2022, Marshall officially broke ground on a new baseball stadium located on 3rd Avenue and 22nd Street next to Dot Hicks Field and across the street from Joan C. Edwards Stadium. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice donated $13.8 million towards the project with the City of Huntington and Marshall University also contributing nearly $10 million to help fund the stadium with an estimated $23 million cost.[2] University officials announced on June 21, 2023, that the facility would be named Jack Cook Field in honor of former Marshall baseball coach Jack Cook. It was also announced that the clubhouse would be named in honor of former Marshall baseball player Alex Lawrence.[3]
The stadium hosted its first game on March 1, 2024 when Marshall defeated Manhattan, 3–0, in front of a crowd of 3,124.[4]
Milestones and facts
[edit]| Achievement | Record |
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| Largest Attendance | 3,124 - March 1, 2024, vs. Manhattan |
| Overall Record in Facility | 32-19. (.627)* |
| Sun Belt Record in Facility | 14-13 (.519)* |
| Record vs. Ranked Opponents |
2-2 (.500)* |
| Record vs. State Opponents | 1-1 (.500)* |
| 1st Game | March 1, 2024 vs. Manhattan |
| 1st Win | 3-0 March 1, 2024, vs. Manhattan |
| 1st Sun Belt Win | 6-2 March 23, 2024, vs. Arkansas State |
| 1st Win over Ranked Team | 4-3 April 4, 2025, vs. #13 Southern Miss |
| *As of the May 13, 2025 | |
Tenants
[edit]In addition to hosting Marshall baseball, the stadium hosted the Tri-State Coal Cats of the Appalachian League beginning in 2024.[5] The partnership with the Coal Cats ended after the conclusion of the 2025 season.[6][7]
It will host the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission state baseball tournament, with an expanded field of 32 teams, beginning in 2026.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "AstroTurf Elevates Marshall University's Athletic Field with the Elite Diamond Series Baseball System". astroturf.com. September 29, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Creasy, Luke (September 29, 2022). "Gift from state completes fundraising for Marshall baseball stadium". The Herald-Dispatch. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Morehouse, Keith (June 21, 2023). "Marshall to name baseball facility after Jack Cook". WSAZ-TV. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Baseball vs. Manhattan on 3/1/2024". Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "Huntington-based Appalachian League team will go by Tri-State Coal Cats, don green and black". WV MetroNews. February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Tri-State Coal Cats baseball team not returning for 2026". WSAZ-TV. November 11, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Marshall University, Tri-State Coal Cats Conclude Two-Season Partnership At Jack Cook Field". HerdZone. November 19, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ Carey, Greg (September 22, 2025). "Huntington to host WVSSAC State Baseball Championships starting in 2026". WV MetroNews. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
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