J.H. SATCHER FIELD
HOME OF THE USC AIKEN SOFTBALL PROGRAM
J.H. Satcher Field officially became the home of the USC Aiken Softball Team
on March 22, 2004. On that day, USCA opened play on its new field by sweeping
two games from Newberry College, winning the first 8-0 and the second game
by a score of 4-3.
The former home of USC Aiken Baseball, J.H. Satcher Field was renovated in the
winter and spring of 2004. Located conveniently in the middle of campus, J.H.
Satcher Field includes a climate-controlled press box, a concession stand, plenty
of parking, coaches’ offices and a locker room at the field. Included among the
1,000 seats are 500 seats with backs.
The Lady Pacers played their final 10 home games of the 2004 season on their
new field, posting a 7-3 record, including a doubleheader sweep of Augusta State.
Jami Cornwell, the only Pacer softball player to have her jersey retired, also
has the honor of getting the first hit at J.H. Satcher Field. With one out in
the bottom of the first inning of game one against Newberry, Cornwell drove a
2-2 pitch over the left field fence for the first hit and first home run at J.H.
Satcher Field.
It didn’t take long for the Lady Pacers to become accustomed to their new field.
In their inaugural season at the park, USCA hit .362 with seven home runs and
45 RBI at J.H. Satcher. The Lady Pacers outscored their opponents, 51-30, at
their new home.
Following the 2004 season, the grass infield was replaced with all clay and the
outfield sod was replaced.
Since 2005, USC Aiken has continued to post good numbers at the friendly confines.
The Lady Pacers are a combined 46-22 during the last three seasons. They have
outscored
their opponents 307-228 during that span.
On June 11th and 12th, 2004, J.H. Satcher Field served as the host of the
20th Annual South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports All-Star
Softball
Games. The field also served as the host for the South Carolina North/South
All-Star Game in 2006 and 2007.
