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App State baseball stadium gets improvements ahead of spring season

App State baseball continues to improve the fan and player experience at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium with multiple additions as the 2023 season nears.

Last spring, a batter’s eye, a visual backdrop to aid the batter when at the plate, was installed on the outfield wall, which improved the game’s way of playing.

“Definitely a huge impact,” said senior catcher Hayden Cross. “Early spring, the batter’s eye made it easier to see, especially when catching.”

Over the summer, new seating along the first baseline and a scoreboard were installed. The scoreboard was named after C.