Springs Brooks Stadium, Conway, S.C.

Coastal Carolina University

Entrance to the Coastal Carolina sports complex, May-2023.

The handsomely rebuilt stadium.

A view from the concourse behind home plate.

Quick Facts:

Location: University Boulevard between US 501 and SC 544, Conway, S.C.
Opened: Unknown (Springs Brooks Stadium rebuilt 2014)
Home team: Myrtle Beach Blue Jays (1987-90), Hurricanes (1991-92), South Atlantic League; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, Sun Belt Conference
Capacity: 3,500

When I happened upon the Coastal Carolina field in 2012, a softball coach who was standing nearby at the adjacent field had no idea the baseball field was once used for professional ball. But it was, for six seasons in the South Atlantic League. Now, it is dedicated as Charles Watson Stadium at Vrooman Field (I am not sure whether either dedication existed back in 1992), and plans were in the works to build an even larger and more impressive stadium structure in time for the 2014 season. That gave the Chanticleers a suitable facility for their run to the 2016 NCAA Division I championship.

After the Hurricanes left town, the Myrtle Beach area (Conway is about 12 miles northwest on US 501) went without pro ball until Pelicans Ballpark was built within the city of Myrtle Beach.

Photos from 2012 (before the rebuild): Exterior approach ... Seating bowl and dugout ... The playing field

Game	Date	Conference	Level	Result
320	Wed 10-May-2023	Nonconference	Div I	Clemson 13, COASTAL CAROLINA 6

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