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{{Infobox stadium
{{Infobox venue
| name = Troy Softball Complex
| name = Troy Softball Complex
| nickname =
| nickname =
| image = [[File:Troy Softball Stadium 6.jpg|275px]]
| image = Troy Softball Stadium 6.jpg
| image_size = 275px
| fullname =
| fullname =
| location = Elm Street, Troy, Alabama, 36082
| location = Elm Street, Troy, Alabama, 36082
| coordinates =
| coordinates = {{Coord|31|48|24|N|85|57|24|W|type:landmark_region:US_dim:110|display=inline,title}}
| broke_ground = 2001
| broke_ground = 2001
| built =
| built =
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| tenants = [[Troy Trojans softball]] ([[NCAA]]) (2002-Present)
| tenants = [[Troy Trojans softball]] ([[NCAA]]) (2002-Present)
| capacity = 800
| capacity = 800
| record_attendance = 2,078 (February 9, 2014 vs. [[Alabama Crimson Tide softball|Alabama]])
| record_attendance = 2,121 (March 23, 2022 vs. [[Florida State Seminoles softball|Florida State]])
| dimensions = '''Left Field:''' 200 ft<br>'''Center Field:''' 220 ft<br>'''Right Field:''' 200 ft
| dimensions = '''Left Field:''' 200 ft<br>'''Center Field:''' 220 ft<br>'''Right Field:''' 200 ft
| scoreboard = Full-Box LED [[Daktronics]]
| scoreboard = [[Daktronics]] Full-Box LED
}}
}}
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The '''Troy Softball Complex''', built in 2002 on the campus of [[Troy University]], is the home stadium for the [[Division I (NCAA)]] [[Troy Trojans softball]] team. In 2014, the entire complex underwent a $3 million renovation project. The official seating capacity is 800, with 120 of the seats being chairback seating. The Dodd Center was built in 2014 during the renovation, which houses coaches offices, player lounge, and locker rooms, and indoor batting cages. In the opening game of 2014, Troy hosted [[Auburn University|Auburn]] at the newly renovated field, finishing in a 5-5 tie with the Tigers.


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The '''Troy Softball Complex''', built in 2002 on the campus of [[Troy University]], is the home stadium for the [[Division I (NCAA)]] [[Troy Trojans softball]] team. In 2014, the entire complex underwent a $3 million renovation project. The official seating capacity is 800, with 120 of the seats being chairback seating. The Dodd Center was built in 2014 during the renovation, which houses coaches offices, player lounge, and locker rooms, and indoor batting cages. In the opening game of 2014, Troy hosted [[Auburn University|Auburn]] at the newly renovated field, finishing in a 5–5 tie with the Tigers.
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The Lady Trojans' record at the facility is '''247-153-1''' as of the end of the 2017 season.


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The Lady Trojans' record at home is '''377-193-2''' as of the end of the 2018 season.
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== Features ==


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==Features==
The Troy Softball Complex underwent a $3 million renovation project prior to the 2014 season. The project included the addition of 8,000 square-foot Dodds Center, which is a state-of-the-art facility that houses a player locker room, player lounge, athletic training room and hitting and pitching areas.


The Troy Softball Complex underwent a $3-million renovation project prior to the 2014 season. The project included leveling the softball field to improve sight lines, an updated press box that included new offices, a media area with press area, and an expanded concessions area. New officials locker rooms were also added to the facility. The project also featured the addition of the 8,000 square-foot Dodds Center, a state-of-the-art training and housing facility for players and coaches.
Additionally, the playing surface was replaced and ProGrass artificial turf was installed in the outfield The press box and coaches offices were completely renovated and modernized. The Troy Softball Complex saw an upgrade to the seating areas and a patio was installed over the visitor’s dugout.<ref>http://troytrojans.com/facilities/?id=25</ref>

Additionally, the playing surface was replaced and ProGrass artificial turf was installed in the outfield and an underground water drainage system was installed. The original basic scoreboard was replaced with a [[Daktronics]] Full-Box LED scoreboard with the Troy Athletics logo. The seating areas received an upgrade as well, replacing the original metal erector stand bleachers with a permanent grandstand that features 120 chair-back seats and 680 bench-back seats. Because of this, the original seating capacity expanded from 500 seats to 800 seats. A party deck was also constructed over the visitor's dugout.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://troytrojans.com/facilities/?id=25|title = Facilities}}</ref>

==The Dodds Center==
'''The Dodds Center''' is a state-of-the-art hitting facility that was constructed in the off-season of 2014 as part of the softball complex renovations. The 8,000 square foot facility houses full-size player locker rooms, a player lounge, an athletic training room, coaches' offices, equipment storage rooms, and indoor hitting and pitching areas. It was named in honor of Mike and Cindy Dodds for their devotion to Troy University athletics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://troytrojans.com/news/2014/4/26/SB_0426145847.aspx|title=Trojans Dedicate Dodds Center on Saturday}}</ref>


==Top 25 Wins at Home==
==Top 25 Wins at Home==
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! Year !! Opponent !! Score
! Year !! Opponent !! Score
|-
|-
|2007 ||<center>'''#21''' [[Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns softball|Louisiana]] ||<center>8-5
|2001 ||{{center|'''#17''' [[Florida State University|Florida State]]}} || {{center|2-1}}
|-
|-
|2012 ||<center>'''#21''' [[Auburn Tigers softball|Auburn]] ||<center>7-1
|2006 ||{{center|'''#13''' [[Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns softball|Louisiana]]}} ||{{center|3-2}}
|-
|-
|2012 ||<center>'''#8''' [[Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns softball|Louisiana]] ||<center>9-4
|2012 ||{{center|'''#21''' [[Auburn Tigers softball|Auburn]]}} ||{{center|7-1}}
|-
|-
|2012 ||<center>'''#22''' [[Florida State University|Florida State]] ||<center>4-3
|2012 ||{{center|'''#8''' [[Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns softball|Louisiana]]}} ||{{center|9-4}}
|-
|-
|2015 ||<center>'''#22''' [[South Alabama Jaguars|South Alabama]] ||<center>6-3
|2012 ||{{center|'''#22''' [[Florida State University|Florida State]]}} ||{{center|4-3}}
|-
|-
|2017 ||<center>'''#19''' [[Pittsburgh Panthers|Pittsburgh]] ||<center>7-2
|2015 ||{{center|'''#22''' [[South Alabama Jaguars|South Alabama]]}} ||{{center|6-3}}
|-
|2017 ||{{center|'''#19''' [[Pittsburgh Panthers|Pittsburgh]]}} ||{{center|7-2}}
|-
|2018 ||{{center|'''#21''' Louisiana}} ||{{center|2-1}}
|-
|2018 ||{{center|'''#21''' [[Texas State Bobcats|Texas State]]}} ||{{center|4-3}}
|-
|2018 ||{{center|'''#21''' Texas State}} ||{{center|1-0}}
|}
|}

==Gallery==


{{Gallery
{{Gallery
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|width=235
|height=180
|height=180
|lines=3
|align=center
|align=center
|File:Troy Softball Stadium 1.jpg|Entrance Plaza to the stadium
|File:Troy Softball Stadium 1.jpg|Entrance Plaza to the stadium
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|File:Troy Softball Stadium 4.jpg|View of The Dodds Center, grandstand, and press box
|File:Troy Softball Stadium 4.jpg|View of The Dodds Center, grandstand, and press box
|File:Troy Softball Stadium 2.jpg|View looking out from the grandstand
|File:Troy Softball Stadium 2.jpg|View looking out from the grandstand
|File:Troy Softball Complex 10.jpg|The spectator deck above the home dugout
}}
}}


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 20:42, 9 September 2024

Troy Softball Complex
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LocationElm Street, Troy, Alabama, 36082
Coordinates31°48′24″N 85°57′24″W / 31.80667°N 85.95667°W / 31.80667; -85.95667
OwnerTroy University
OperatorTroy University
Seating typeChair-back and Bleacher-back
Capacity800
Record attendance2,121 (March 23, 2022 vs. Florida State)
Field sizeLeft Field: 200 ft
Center Field: 220 ft
Right Field: 200 ft
SurfaceProGrass
ScoreboardDaktronics Full-Box LED
Construction
Broke ground2001
Opened2002
Renovated2014
Expanded2014
Main contractorsWhaley Construction Co.
Tenants
Troy Trojans softball (NCAA) (2002-Present)

The Troy Softball Complex, built in 2002 on the campus of Troy University, is the home stadium for the Division I (NCAA) Troy Trojans softball team. In 2014, the entire complex underwent a $3 million renovation project. The official seating capacity is 800, with 120 of the seats being chairback seating. The Dodd Center was built in 2014 during the renovation, which houses coaches offices, player lounge, and locker rooms, and indoor batting cages. In the opening game of 2014, Troy hosted Auburn at the newly renovated field, finishing in a 5–5 tie with the Tigers.

The Lady Trojans' record at home is 377-193-2 as of the end of the 2018 season.

Features

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The Troy Softball Complex underwent a $3-million renovation project prior to the 2014 season. The project included leveling the softball field to improve sight lines, an updated press box that included new offices, a media area with press area, and an expanded concessions area. New officials locker rooms were also added to the facility. The project also featured the addition of the 8,000 square-foot Dodds Center, a state-of-the-art training and housing facility for players and coaches.

Additionally, the playing surface was replaced and ProGrass artificial turf was installed in the outfield and an underground water drainage system was installed. The original basic scoreboard was replaced with a Daktronics Full-Box LED scoreboard with the Troy Athletics logo. The seating areas received an upgrade as well, replacing the original metal erector stand bleachers with a permanent grandstand that features 120 chair-back seats and 680 bench-back seats. Because of this, the original seating capacity expanded from 500 seats to 800 seats. A party deck was also constructed over the visitor's dugout.[1]

The Dodds Center

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The Dodds Center is a state-of-the-art hitting facility that was constructed in the off-season of 2014 as part of the softball complex renovations. The 8,000 square foot facility houses full-size player locker rooms, a player lounge, an athletic training room, coaches' offices, equipment storage rooms, and indoor hitting and pitching areas. It was named in honor of Mike and Cindy Dodds for their devotion to Troy University athletics.[2]

Top 25 Wins at Home

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Home Wins Against Top 25
Year Opponent Score
2001
#17 Florida State
2-1
2006
#13 Louisiana
3-2
2012
#21 Auburn
7-1
2012
#8 Louisiana
9-4
2012
#22 Florida State
4-3
2015
#22 South Alabama
6-3
2017
#19 Pittsburgh
7-2
2018
#21 Louisiana
2-1
2018
#21 Texas State
4-3
2018
#21 Texas State
1-0
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Troy Softball Complex Gallery
  • Entrance Plaza to the stadium
    Entrance Plaza to the stadium
  • View of The Dodds Center (left) and grandstand
    View of The Dodds Center (left) and grandstand
  • View of The Dodds Center, grandstand, and press box
    View of The Dodds Center, grandstand, and press box
  • View looking out from the grandstand
    View looking out from the grandstand
  • The spectator deck above the home dugout
    The spectator deck above the home dugout

References

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  1. ^ "Facilities".
  2. ^ "Trojans Dedicate Dodds Center on Saturday".
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