{"id":5953,"date":"2025-09-23T08:39:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/?page_id=5953"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:47:11","slug":"softball-field-transformation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/softball-field-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Softball Field Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:369px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6005 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/17417_Softball_Thomas_0337-900x600.webp\" style=\"object-position:40% 0%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"40% 0%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/17417_Softball_Thomas_0337-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/17417_Softball_Thomas_0337-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/17417_Softball_Thomas_0337-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/17417_Softball_Thomas_0337-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/17417_Softball_Thomas_0337-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/17417_Softball_Thomas_0337.webp 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Softball Field Transformation<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bates is dedicated to supporting student-athletes by providing equal opportunities and experiences. Improving our softball field will give our student-athletes a competitive advantage by significantly increasing their playing time outdoors. These necessary upgrades will elevate our facilities to meet the high standards of training and competition that our athletes strive for and enhance our recruitment efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-garnet-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e699b6612d121ef110459bc3974cd154\">BASE IMPROVEMENTS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional-grade drainage and turf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgraded fencing and safety features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modernized dugout spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic field reconfiguration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-garnet-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-50332621d7a1b71d2fcf582cd839087d\">PLANNED EXPANSIONS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double batting tunnels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scoreboard installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grandstand seating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom windscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customized color scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnet and white accents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-10.34.22-AM.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-10.34.22-AM-edited.webp\" alt=\"RENDERING OF NEW SOFTBALL FIELD ON LAFAYETTE STREET\" class=\"wp-image-6008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-10.34.22-AM-edited.webp 894w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-10.34.22-AM-edited-400x240.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-10.34.22-AM-edited-768x460.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rendering of the planned upgrades to Lafayette field.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63f8607e53f6aa1663f76e29774ae606\">HELP US REACH OUR <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7b2981a370ff18e6f140ef67338a8579\"><strong>$1M GOAL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-feature-fact feature-fact is-style-full-width\"><div class=\"image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/files\/2025\/09\/04292023_Softball_v_Tufts_KW_0067.webp)\"><\/div><div class=\"feature-fact-textbox\" style=\"width:32%\"><h2>YOU ARE INVESTING IN<\/h2><p>  \u2022  Significant enhancement and extension of the time that players can play outside<br> <br>  \u2022  State-of-the-art training facilities for student-athletes <br><br>  \u2022  Strengthened athlete recruitment capabilities <br><br>  \u2022  Improved performance and safety <br><br>  \u2022  Bates\u2019 commitment to athletic excellence<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Upgrading our facilities isn\u2019t just about better f ields \u2014 it\u2019s about creating opportunities for our student-athletes. These improvements will elevate our players\u2019 training, recruitment, and competitive experience. We\u2019ll be able to train more effectively, attract top-tier talent, and showcase the true potential of Bates softball. Ultimately, these upgrades will lead to better preparation, improved performance, and brighter futures for our players. &#8220;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa03ab090d0ffeadd131a48a84b5c0a3\"><strong>\u2014Kat McKay Head Softball Coach<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0bd55abec61d1efee818cf04daee2c1\">NAMED GIFT OPPORTUNITIES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Gifts of $5,000 or more will be acknowledged with permanent signage at the field. The naming rights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>$5K<\/strong><\/td><td>ACKNOWLEDGMENT ON PLAQUE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>$25K<\/strong><\/td><td>FOUL POLES (2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>$50K<\/strong><\/td><td>BULLPENS (2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>$100K<\/strong><\/td><td>DUGOUTS (2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>$150K<\/strong><\/td><td>SCOREBOARD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>$1M<\/strong><\/td><td>NAME THE FIELD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all donations are now eligible for a 2:1 match. Please note that naming opportunities&nbsp;require the specified donation amount and are also eligible for matching<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-garnet-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>TO LEARN MORE CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chelsea Turner <br><em>Leadership Gifts Officer<\/em> <br><a href=\"mailto:cturner3@bates.edu\">cturner3@bates.edu<\/a> | 860-817-6175 <br><em>Office of College Advancement Bates College, <\/em><br><em>2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME 04240<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-gray-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/campaigns\/21306\/donations\/new?designation=softballfieldrenovations&amp;a=10945597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MAKE A GIFT TODAY!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bates is dedicated to supporting student-athletes by providing equal opportunities and experiences.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1045,"featured_media":3605,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_hide_ai_chatbot":false,"_ai_chatbot_style":"","associated_faculty":[],"_Page_Specific_Css":"","_bates_restrict_mod":false,"_dimp_site_id":"","_dimp_override_contact":false,"_table_of_contents_display":false,"_table_of_contents_location":"","_table_of_contents_disableSticky":false,"_is_featured":false,"footnotes":"","_bates_seo_meta_description":"","_bates_seo_block_robots":false,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_id":0,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_twitter_id":0,"_bates_seo_share_title":"","_bates_seo_canonical_overwrite":"","_bates_seo_twitter_template":""},"class_list":["post-5953","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5953","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1045"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5953"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5953\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6422,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5953\/revisions\/6422"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5953"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}