Shirley Clements Mewborn Field is one of the premier softball facilities in the nation. The $4.9 million on-campus home of the Yellow Jackets was officially dedicated on March 10, 2009. It is named after Shirley Clements Mewborn, one of the first two women to receive a degree from Georgia Tech.

In its first two years at Mewborn Field, Georgia Tech hosted an NCAA Regional and was featured on ESPN. In 2009, Mewborn Field and the Jackets played host to the Atlanta Super Regional against eventual nation champion Washington, which was televised on ESPN and in 2010 the entire Atlanta Regional was broadcast in HD on ESPN and ESPN2.

 

 

Mewborn Field is a state-of- the-art facility nestled at the corner of Fowler and Eighth Streets on the Georgia Tech Campus. Some of the features include:

• A capacity of 1,500, including nearly 600 chair backs. Whether it’s in the main grandstand or in a standing room area, each spot at Mewborn Field gives you a feeling like you are on top of the action, as well as a spectacular view of the Atlanta skyline, especially at night.
• Press box with separate TV and radio broadcast booths.
• Raised grassy hills on each baseline giving fans a unique perspective.
• Bullpen for each team with ample space for two pitchers to warm-up.
• Indoor facility down the left field line with three batting cages. The surface is the same as the infield, allowing pitchers and infielders to work out during inclement weather.
• Completed in time for the 2011 season is the team building. Located just behind the indoor facility, this building features a locker room, coaches’ locker room and offices, umpire room, meeting rooms, video room and a training room.

Fast Facts about Shirley Clements Mewborn Field

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Officially Dedicated	March 10, 2009
First Game	Georgia Tech defeated UT Martin, 2-1
First Batter	Tech pitcher Tiffany Johnson struck out UTM's Jenny Bain
First Hit	Jenny Bain, UT Martin (top of the fourth inning)
First Georgia Tech Hit	Jen Yee (bottom of the fourth inning)
First Home Run	Jenny Bain, UT Martin (top of the fourth inning)
First Georgia Tech Home Run	Kristen Adkins (bottom of the fifth inning)
First Winning Pitcher	Tiffany Johnson, Georgia Tech
Dimensions	190 feet down the lines, 220 to dead center
Capacity	1,500 (586 chair-backs)
Cost	$4.99 Million
Drainage	The rain that falls on the grounds will be channeled into a 42,000-gallon underground cistern beyond right field. If full, the cistern can keep the field watered for two to three weeks without rain.
Lighting System	Musco Sports Lighting System
Parking	Free parking is available on a first-come, first served basis in the McCamish Pavilion lot, pending other Georgia Tech events.