Duffy Bass Field

Duffy Bass Field - the home of Redbird baseball - features a gated complex with seating for over 1,000 spectators, concessions, restrooms, team dugouts and a state-of-the-art press box, making it one of college baseball's premier Midwest venues. In 2008, the facility underwent a $3.2 million renovation, and in 2010, a new energy efficient LED scoreboard was installed beyond the right field wall.

A turf infield was added in 2013 and replaced in 2022. The Paul DeJong Baseball Training Facility, complete with indoor bullpen mounds and batting cages, was built and completed in 2023.

Located in the northwest corner of Illinois State's athletics complex, Duffy Bass Field was dedicated on May 9, 2009 in honor of legendary ISU baseball coach Duffy Bass. The field is expertly designed and professionally maintained, and it is continually acknowledged as one of the top playing surfaces in college baseball. The Professional Grounds Management Society presented the "Honor Award" to ISU's baseball facility in 1992 and 2003 for recognition of grounds maintained with a high degree of excellence. The Redbird baseball team also enjoys a newly renovated locker room inside of Horton Field House.

Directions
From I-55, take exit 165, U.S. 51-South Main St., south to Gregory Street.

From I-39, exit at I-55 east, and the first exit is 165.

From I-74, follow I-55 North to exit 165. From the airport, turn left on Empire (Rt. 9) for approximately two miles, right on Veteran's Parkway for approximately four miles, left on College Avenue, for approximately six miles, right on Main St. for about a mile and then left on Gregory. Duffy Bass Field is on the left side of Gregory, just past University High School's tennis courts. The main parking lot entrance is located on Adelaide Street.

To book the facility, please fill out the online form or contact Mackenzie Bender at mbende1@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-8035.