Duane Banks Field

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In the fall of 2001, the Iowa baseball field was re-named The Duane Banks Baseball Field in honor of the Hawkeyes' former head coach. Banks, the winningest coach in Iowa history, served as Iowa's head baseball coach from 1970-1997.

Banks Field was originally built in 1974. The 3,000-seat stadium has dimensions of 330 feet down the lines, 375 in the power alleys and 400 to centerfield.

The infield was re-designed following the 1999 season with a new playing surface and ten-foot fences were added to the outfield. The field's drainage system was also improved. Both bullpens were restructured and the hitter's background was replaced. Located next to the Hawkeye bullpen are two Astro Turf batting cages.

The complex features locker rooms for both teams and umpires. In 1998, Iowa's clubhouse was expanded, giving the Hawkeyes one of the best college baseball environments in the nation.

Prior to the 1996 season a Daktronics state-of-the-art scoreboard system was installed. In addition to providing spectators with pertinent game, the system also has a marques that is capable of displaying player information.

A new press box was built in 1989 and again renovated in 2002. It can accommodate several radio stations and up to 25 media members. The official scorer, scoreboard operator and announcer are housed in the press box.

Banks Field is maintained by Cael Doyle and the Iowa grounds crew is headed by Pete Van Elswyk.