Every Pitch Starts Here: Turf for Spartan Baseball
Support the Future of MU Baseball, and help us raise $500,000 to install state-of-the-art turf for Manchester’s baseball team. Every gift brings us closer to a stronger foundation for Spartan Baseball.
Support Spartan Baseball From the Ground Up
Your support isn’t just about upgrading a field—it’s about transforming opportunities for our student-athletes, our fans, and our community. Here’s how:
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Improved training year-round – consistent practice, no matter the season.
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More home games – bringing Spartan baseball back to campus.
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Fewer rainouts – reliable scheduling for players and fans alike.
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Competitive advantage – a first-class field helps attract and retain talent.
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Increased safety – advanced turf reduces injuries and keeps players in the game.
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Lower maintenance costs – saving resources for future athletic needs.
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Community events – a quality facility that welcomes more guests to Manchester.
Why Turf Matters
The Challenge Today
Right now, the Spartans average just 12–15 home games out of 40 each season. Weather delays and field conditions often force the team on the road, adding travel expenses and taking home-field advantage away from our athletes.
With turf, Manchester can host more games, draw more fans to campus, and create a stronger, more connected experience for the entire Spartan community.
The Vision
Every pitch, every play, every win starts with a strong foundation—and that foundation begins with you. By supporting the Gratz Field Turf Campaign, you’re not only improving a field, you’re investing in the future of Manchester baseball.
Together, we can build a legacy that current and future student-athletes will carry forward with pride.
Giving Information & Contact
We need to raise $400,000 to make this vision a reality. Your contribution—big or small—helps Spartan Baseball take its next step forward.
Want to learn more? Contact:
Rick Espeset
Director of Athletics & Head Baseball Coach
It’s all made possible by you.
Thank YOU for Being a Donor
Thank you for standing with our student-athletes. Together, we’ll make Gratz Field a place where Spartan pride shines and memories are made for years to come.
