Favorite Ohio High School Field to Watch a Game?
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irish_buffalo
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For me, in NWOhio, Ottawa Hills, Oregon Clay, Rossford.
KurtanskyField
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If you are ever up in SE Michigan Kurtansky Field at Airport High School has been a GEM since the early 90's but I might be a little bias.
Does Clay still play at Oregon Rec? Probably the worst Spring weather I've ever experienced for baseball at any level. Absolutely brutal with the winds coming off the lake
irish_buffalo
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Yes. If looking at a forecast and it shows 60 degrees with a SW wind it is dynamite. If it shows 60 degrees with a NE wind pack a parka because it will be closer to 40.
They have revamped the field a couple years ago. Turf infield and grass outfield. New press box going in this year.
ayCC!
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Homer take, but Mercy Field (Toledo CC) is one of the best in the area. All turf field, no "short porches," great facilities, don't even get me started on the concessions...
irish_buffalo
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Agreed, great venue. Have they replaced the original turf? That was the only downfall IMO.
Philly_Cat
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Moeller's new place has a beautiful backdrop. Looking forward to how it will be once it's fully complete. It's already nice.
KurtanskyField
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Did Elder build a new complex in last couple of years also?
BASESWIMPARENT
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By new, do you mean in the last 10 to 15 years? Because that is a yes. It is very nice athletic facility.
green_genes
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Defiance. Ottawa Hills is great for catching an ACME game on a hot summer day - plenty of shade.
Elmwood if you’re looking for one off the beaten path.
Elmwood if you’re looking for one off the beaten path.
Fireman878
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Defiance is a great but no shade. Elmwood is nice also. Never been to Ottawa Hills
ATTHEBALLPARK44
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I agree with you about Defiance. I can't say about Elmwood I have never been there. Has anyone seen Carmel? I think it is a beautiful field!
Fireman878
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I went to Elmwood so I know that field well even though it has changed over the years. I seen defiance the same year it opened. Where is Carmel at I know there is a city named Carmel by Indianapolis but not sure if your talking about that
ATTHEBALLPARK44
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Sorry about that... I meant to say Carrey High School. A nicely groomed field and small little town.
ATTHEBALLPARK44
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Also I don't know if you guys want to count teams that play at college parks. I saw Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy play at Kent State last year and that was great. Nice stands, good amount of shade, and a beautiful turf field!
RaiderFan76
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Kent State sure is a beautiful ballpark, love watching high school events there.
ATTHEBALLPARK44
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I've heard Alliance High School has put in field renovations... Do you have any insight on that being from Alliance?
Fireman878
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Yes it is a nice small town haven’t seen that field since the late 80’s I’m sure it’s been renovated by now lol
ATTHEBALLPARK44
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I did a little digging on Alliance. They got complete renovation with a full turf field. Being about 30 minutes away that is a great addition for surrounding teams especially with the Ohio weather we get lol
RaiderFan76
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Real nice ball field, full AstroTurf. Real nice.
ATTHEBALLPARK44
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That is a great addition!!
SportsDad73
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One of my favorite fields in the NEO area is Louisville. I love the way they have the turf infield with the grass outfield. Very beneficial when playing the district tournament games.
ATTHEBALLPARK44
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I agree! It is a nice setting as well. I got to watch Marlington vs Louisville in the District Title Match. Not just a great facility but a fun team to watch too!
SportsDad73
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They made a fantastic run last year. Who's your team?
ATTHEBALLPARK44
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I try to catch a little bit of everyone around the area since I am retired. But if I had a favorite I would say Carrollton since both my boys graduated from there.
ATTHEBALLPARK44
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I loved watching NBC baseball before Louisville left. I am still a fan of the EBC!
ATTHEBALLPARK44
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What team do you like to watch?
SportsDad73
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Louisville Leopards, and the Atlanta Braves.