July 8, 2003

The renovations for Tom and Lib Phillips Field, the home of the Charlotte 49ers' baseball team began June 30. The current playing surface is being completely overhauled.

First, the current outfield grass has completely been removed. Once complete, the field will be laser leveled and a new drainage system will be installed. Sod will then be installed with Bermuda grass as the playing surface. Finally, the warning track and infield area will be refurbished. The project should take about two months and it will complete in time for fall practice in early September.

A view of the Tom and Lib Phillips Field from the field entrance down the right field line. A view of the field taken from the visitor's bullpen down the right field line. A view of the field taken from the visitor's dugout down the first base line.

An overview of the field taken from the stands at Tom and Lib Phillips Field. A shot of the field taken from the home dugout which is down the third base line. A shot of the field taken behind home plate against the backstop.