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| stadium_name = ISG Field |
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| location = 601 Reed Street <br>[[Mankato, Minnesota]] 56001 |
| location = 601 Reed Street <br>[[Mankato, Minnesota]] 56001 |
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| coordinates = {{Coord|44|10|12|N|93|58|33|W|type:landmark|display=inline,title}} |
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| publictransit = {{Bus icon}} [[Mankato Transit System|MTS]] |
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| opened = 1961 |
| opened = 1961 |
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| surface = [[artificial turf]] |
| surface = [[artificial turf]] |
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| renovated = 2018 |
| renovated = 2018 |
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| former_names = Key City Park |
| former_names = Franklin Rogers Park (1977–2020) <br> Key City Park (1961–1976) |
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| tenants = |
| tenants = [[Mankato MoonDogs]] ([[Northwoods League|NWL]]) 1999–present <br> [[Bethany Lutheran Vikings|Bethany Lutheran College]] ([[Upper Midwest Athletic Conference|UMAC]]) <br> [[Mankato West High School]] <br> [[Loyola Catholic School]] <br> [[Mankato Mets]] ([[Northern League (baseball, 1902–71)|NL]]) 1967–1968 |
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| seating_capacity = |
| seating_capacity = 2,200 |
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| dimensions = Left Field: {{convert| |
| dimensions = Left Field: {{convert|315|ft|m|abbr=on}}<br>Center Field: {{convert|386|ft|m|abbr=on}}<br>Right Field: {{convert|325|ft|m|abbr=on}} |
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'''ISG Field''' is a [[stadium]] in [[Mankato, Minnesota]], United States, with a capacity of 2,200.<ref name="isg-field" /> It is primarily used for [[baseball]], and is the home field of the [[Mankato Moondogs]] (formerly the Mankato Mashers) of the [[Northwoods League]], a [[Collegiate summer baseball|collegiate summer baseball league]]. [[Bethany Lutheran Vikings|Bethany Lutheran College]], [[Mankato West High School]], [[Loyola Catholic School]], and Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association also use the venue.<ref name="isg-field">{{cite web |title=ISG Field |url=https://northwoodsleague.com/mankato-moondogs/more/isg-field/ |website=Mankato MoonDogs |access-date=August 23, 2024}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The stadium was built in 1961 as Key City Park. It was renamed for local sportswriter Franklin Rogers in 1977.<ref name="new-for-2021" /> The first [[Northwoods League]] game at the field was played in June 1999. New additions to the park prior to 2018 included lights, a roof over the grandstand, hospitality decks down the left and right field lines, and additional seating.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} |
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| ⚫ | Between the [[2017 in baseball|2017]] and [[2018 in baseball|2018]] [[Mankato MoonDogs|MoonDogs]] seasons, the ballpark received $4 million in upgrades. Renovations include a fully [[artificial turf]] playing surface, new concession stand, a video board, a new hospitality deck, and other amenities.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rueda |first1=Jim |title=Remodeled Franklin Rogers draws rave reviews |url=https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/remodeled-franklin-rogers-draws-rave-reviews/article_06e0441e-6080-11e8-afc2-b3d7ae307401.html |newspaper=[[The Free Press (Mankato)|The Free Press]] |location=Mankato, Minnesota |accessdate=30 May 2018 |date=25 May 2018 |language=en}}</ref> The MoonDogs played their first game at the renovated stadium on May 29, 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Weller |first1=Denny |title=Two Mavericks help MoonDogs win 2018 season opener |url=http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_sports/two-mavericks-help-moondogs-win-season-opener/article_dca9be76-63bf-11e8-ab44-6b67eb646bc1.html |newspaper=The Free Press |location=Mankato, Minnesota |accessdate=30 May 2018 |date=29 May 2018 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Future plans include a new outfield playing surface with drainage tile. There is a large scoreboard in right center field which has inning by inning runs scored spaces and is run by Daktronics technology. Fans who attend MoonDogs games at Franklin Rogers Park can expect a variety of food and drink options including Taco in a Bag, Beer, and several flavors of Slushies. |
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It was reported in October 2020 that naming rights had been sold for 2021 and beyond to ISG, a Mankato firm chaired by one of the MoonDogs' owners, resulting in a name of ISG Field.<ref name="new-for-2021">{{cite news |last1=Reichard |first1=Kevin |title=New for 2021: ISG Field |url=https://ballparkdigest.com/2020/10/21/new-for-2021-isg-field/ |accessdate=October 22, 2020 |work=Ballpark Digest |publisher=August Publications |date=October 21, 2020}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Between the [[2017 in baseball|2017]] and [[2018 in baseball|2018]] [[Mankato MoonDogs|MoonDogs]] seasons, the ballpark received $4 million in upgrades. Renovations include a fully [[artificial turf]] playing surface, new concession stand, a video board, a new hospitality deck, and other amenities.<ref>{{cite |
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==References== |
==References== |
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<ref name="LCC">{{cite web|url=http://www.gopherconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?cwellOnly=1&G5statusflag=view&schoolname=&school_id=4&G5button=13&G5genie=7&vw_schoolyear=1&vw_agl=11-1-19&category_sel=0&category= |title=Calendar Report |publisher=Gopherconference.org |date= |accessdate=2011-12-23}}</ref> |
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<ref name="pdf">[http://www.northwoodsleague.com/files/uploaded_documents/225/103-118.pdf ]{{dead link|date=December 2011}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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ISG Field Dugout.jpg|ISG Field Dugout |
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ISG Field Seating.jpg|ISG Field Seating |
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ISG Baseball Field.jpg|ISG Baseball Field |
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ISG Field Fan Seating.jpg|ISG Field Fan Seating |
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[[Category:Minor league baseball venues]] |
[[Category:Minor league baseball venues]] |
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[[Category:Mankato, Minnesota]] |
[[Category:Mankato, Minnesota]] |
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| Former names | Franklin Rogers Park (1977–2020) Key City Park (1961–1976) |
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| Location | 601 Reed Street Mankato, Minnesota 56001 |
| Coordinates | 44°10′12″N 93°58′33″W / 44.17000°N 93.97583°W |
| Public transit |  MTS |
| Owner | City of Mankato |
| Operator | Mankato Parks and Recreation |
| Capacity | 2,200 |
| Field size | Left Field: 315 ft (96 m) Center Field: 386 ft (118 m) Right Field: 325 ft (99 m) |
| Surface | artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Renovated | 2018 |
| Tenants | |
| Mankato MoonDogs (NWL) 1999–present Bethany Lutheran College (UMAC) Mankato West High School Loyola Catholic School Mankato Mets (NL) 1967–1968 | |
ISG Field is a stadium in Mankato, Minnesota, United States, with a capacity of 2,200.[1] It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Mankato Moondogs (formerly the Mankato Mashers) of the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato West High School, Loyola Catholic School, and Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association also use the venue.[1]
History
[edit]The stadium was built in 1961 as Key City Park. It was renamed for local sportswriter Franklin Rogers in 1977.[2] The first Northwoods League game at the field was played in June 1999. New additions to the park prior to 2018 included lights, a roof over the grandstand, hospitality decks down the left and right field lines, and additional seating.[citation needed]
Between the 2017 and 2018 MoonDogs seasons, the ballpark received $4 million in upgrades. Renovations include a fully artificial turf playing surface, new concession stand, a video board, a new hospitality deck, and other amenities.[3] The MoonDogs played their first game at the renovated stadium on May 29, 2018.[4]
It was reported in October 2020 that naming rights had been sold for 2021 and beyond to ISG, a Mankato firm chaired by one of the MoonDogs' owners, resulting in a name of ISG Field.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "ISG Field". Mankato MoonDogs. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Reichard, Kevin (October 21, 2020). "New for 2021: ISG Field". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
- ^ Rueda, Jim (May 25, 2018). "Remodeled Franklin Rogers draws rave reviews". The Free Press. Mankato, Minnesota. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Weller, Denny (May 29, 2018). "Two Mavericks help MoonDogs win 2018 season opener". The Free Press. Mankato, Minnesota. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
External links
[edit]- "Franklin Rogers Park – Mankato Minnesota – Home of the Mankato Moondogs". Digitalballparks.com. August 11, 2001. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
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