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| stadium_name = John Thurman Field
| stadium_name = John Thurman Field
| nickname =
| nickname =
| logo_image = John Thurman Field Logo.png
| image =
| former names = Del Webb Field (1955-1983)
| image = John Thurman Field 2023.jpg
| former names = Del Webb Field (1955–1983)
| location = 601 Neece Drive<br>[[Modesto, California]] 95351
| location = 601 Neece Drive<br>[[Modesto, California]] 95351
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| broke_ground = 1954
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| coordinates = {{coord|37.622658|-121.000814|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
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| built =
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| broke_ground = 1954
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| opened = April 15, 1955
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| built =
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| renovated = 1997
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| opened = April 15, 1955
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| closed =
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| renovated = 1997
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| demolished =
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| closed =
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| owner = [[Modesto, California|City of Modesto]]
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| demolished =
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| operator = City of Modesto
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| owner = [[Modesto, California|City of Modesto]]
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| surface = Grass
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| operator = City of Modesto
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| surface = Grass
| construction_cost = [[United States dollar|$]]3.93 Million (renovation)
| construction_cost = [[United States dollar|$]]3.93 Million (renovation)
| architect = L.D. Astorino & Associates, Ltd. (renovation)
| architect = L.D. Astorino & Associates, Ltd. (renovation)
| general_contractor= Acme Construction Company (renovation)
| general_contractor = Acme Construction Company (renovation)
| tenants = [[Modesto Nuts]] ([[California League]]) (2005-present)
| tenants = [[Modesto Nuts]] ([[California League|CL]]) (2005–present)
| seating_capacity = 4,000 ([[Baseball]])<br>7,500 (Concerts)
| seating_capacity = 4,000 ([[Baseball]])<br>7,500 (Concerts)
| dimensions = Left Field - 312 ft<br>Left-Center - 393 ft<br>Center Field - 400 ft<br>Right-Center - 370 ft<br>Right Field - 319 ft<br>Backstop - 30 ft
| dimensions = Left Field: 312 feet<br>Left-Center: 393 feet<br>Center Field: 400 feet<br>Right-Center: 370 feet<br>Right Field: 319 feet<br>Backstop: 30 feet
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'''John Thurman Field''' is a [[stadium]] in [[Modesto, California]]. It is primarily used for [[baseball]], and is the home field of the [[Modesto Nuts]] [[minor league]] baseball team of the
'''John Thurman Field''' is a [[stadium]] in [[Modesto, California]]. It is primarily used for [[baseball]], and is the home field of the [[Modesto Nuts]] [[minor league]] baseball team of the [[California League]]. It was built in 1955 and holds 4,000 people. It was later named for California State Assemblyman [[John E. Thurman]], from Modesto.

[[California League]]. It was built in 1955 and holds 4,000 people. It was later named for California State Assemblyman John Thurman, from Modesto. There has been talk about making a new stadium around the general area and although the issue remains inconclusive, a decision is expected sometime before 2012.
==History==
Originally named Del Webb Field, the [[Modesto, California|Modesto]] ballpark was renamed for state assemblyman John Thurman in 1983 and underwent over $3.93 million worth of renovations prior to the start of the 1997 to keep it up to California League standards.<ref>{{cite web |title=John Thurman Field|first=Graham|last=Knight|url=http://www.baseballpilgrimages.com/A/modesto.html|work=Baseball Pilgrimages|date=May 28, 2005|accessdate=May 31, 2014}}</ref>

After the city and the [[Seattle Mariners]] were unable to come to terms on who would pay for the roughly $32 million in improvements to [[John Thurman Field]] mandated by Major League Baseball, the Nuts planned to leave [[Modesto, California|Modesto]] after the 2024 season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Valine|first=Kevin|url=https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article289927864.html|title=Nuts Are Playing Their Last Baseball Season in Modesto, Team Says. Here's Why|website=The Modesto Bee|date=July 10, 2024|access-date=July 19, 2024}}</ref> However, the city and the Nuts came to an agreement in August 2024 to keep the team in Modesto for another year. The Nuts will pay an annual rent of $600,000, and an additional $75,000 will go towards improving the field. A long-term lease agreement must be reached by April 1, 2025, or the team could leave following the season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nobert|first=Matthew|url=https://fox40.com/news/local-news/modesto/modesto-nuts-gets-another-year-of-play-with-city-council-decision/|title=Modesto Nuts Gets Another Year of Play with City Council Decision|website=Fox 40|date=August 28, 2024|access-date=August 29, 2024}}</ref>


==Notable events==
==Notable events==
During the 2007 season, legendary left-hander [[Randy Johnson]] made an appearance for the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] affiliate, then called the [[Visalia Oaks]]. Johnson's appearance sparked a media frenzy and helped the Nuts draw over 5,000 fans for that day's game.
On April 7, 2007, left-hander [[Randy Johnson]] made an appearance for the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] affiliate, then called the [[Visalia Oaks]]. Johnson's appearance sparked a media frenzy and helped the Nuts draw over 5,000 fans for that day's game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Unit Makes First Rehab Start with Visalia|first=Josh|last=Suchon|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070408&content_id=204171&vkey=news_l110&fext=.jsp&sid=l110|publisher=Minor League Baseball|date=April 8, 2007|accessdate=May 31, 2014}}</ref>
On June 22, 2019, it was the first Mexican Concert which was performed by Regulo Caro, Ramon Ayala and Banda El Recodo

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?sid=t515&ymd=20090316&content_id=525155&vkey=team1 Modesto Nuts: John Thurman Field]
*[http://www.modestogov.com/prnd/facilities/johnthurman.asp City of Modesto: John Thurman Field]
*[http://www.littleballparks.com/Stadium/2004/Modesto/Modesto.htm John Thurman Field Views - ''Ball Parks of the Minor Leagues'']
*[http://www.littleballparks.com/Stadium/2004/Modesto/Modesto.htm John Thurman Field Views - ''Ball Parks of the Minor Leagues'']


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[[Category:Baseball venues in California]]
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Latest revision as of 07:10, 20 December 2024

John Thurman Field
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Former namesDel Webb Field (1955–1983)
Location601 Neece Drive
Modesto, California 95351
Coordinates37°37′22″N 121°00′03″W / 37.622658°N 121.000814°W / 37.622658; -121.000814
OwnerCity of Modesto
OperatorCity of Modesto
Capacity4,000 (Baseball)
7,500 (Concerts)
Field sizeLeft Field: 312 feet
Left-Center: 393 feet
Center Field: 400 feet
Right-Center: 370 feet
Right Field: 319 feet
Backstop: 30 feet
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground1954
OpenedApril 15, 1955
Renovated1997
Construction cost$3.93 Million (renovation)
ArchitectL.D. Astorino & Associates, Ltd. (renovation)
General contractorAcme Construction Company (renovation)
Tenants
Modesto Nuts (CL) (2005–present)

John Thurman Field is a stadium in Modesto, California. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Modesto Nuts minor league baseball team of the California League. It was built in 1955 and holds 4,000 people. It was later named for California State Assemblyman John E. Thurman, from Modesto.

History

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Originally named Del Webb Field, the Modesto ballpark was renamed for state assemblyman John Thurman in 1983 and underwent over $3.93 million worth of renovations prior to the start of the 1997 to keep it up to California League standards.[1]

After the city and the Seattle Mariners were unable to come to terms on who would pay for the roughly $32 million in improvements to John Thurman Field mandated by Major League Baseball, the Nuts planned to leave Modesto after the 2024 season.[2] However, the city and the Nuts came to an agreement in August 2024 to keep the team in Modesto for another year. The Nuts will pay an annual rent of $600,000, and an additional $75,000 will go towards improving the field. A long-term lease agreement must be reached by April 1, 2025, or the team could leave following the season.[3]

Notable events

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On April 7, 2007, left-hander Randy Johnson made an appearance for the Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate, then called the Visalia Oaks. Johnson's appearance sparked a media frenzy and helped the Nuts draw over 5,000 fans for that day's game.[4] On June 22, 2019, it was the first Mexican Concert which was performed by Regulo Caro, Ramon Ayala and Banda El Recodo

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Graham (May 28, 2005). "John Thurman Field". Baseball Pilgrimages. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  2. ^ Valine, Kevin (July 10, 2024). "Nuts Are Playing Their Last Baseball Season in Modesto, Team Says. Here's Why". The Modesto Bee. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Nobert, Matthew (August 28, 2024). "Modesto Nuts Gets Another Year of Play with City Council Decision". Fox 40. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Suchon, Josh (April 8, 2007). "Unit Makes First Rehab Start with Visalia". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
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