"I look back at my Presbyterian College experience as the foundation of my baseball coaching knowledge in every shape or form. To know that Elton Pollock, a former player of mine, will now be part of the growth of the facilities and the move to Division I baseball is a dream come true for the young men there and all the players and coaches that have served before them. The impact of the new facility will be realized in recruiting, fan attendance, nationwide respect and the overall growth of the program. I am very excited for PC, Elton and his kids -- this is a tremendous leap forward for the athletic department."
Tim Corbin
Head Baseball Coach
Vanderbilt University
New Baseball Stadium
"Upgrading the baseball facilities will immediately improve our recruiting. With so many other baseball programs pouring money into their facilities, recruiting is extremely competitive. We wish to compete in every aspect of the game and on every level. Upgrading our baseball facility is a big part of moving in the right direction. Additionally, an upgraded facility will bring our baseball alumni andother PC supporters back to Clinton, South Carolina. It could potentially allow us to create home and away relations with schools such as USC and Clemson, thus creating revenue for PC and the community. The time has definitely arrived to move forward with this endeavor."
- Elton Pollock, PC Head Baseball Coach
When the Blue Hose baseball team suited up in 1895, baseball became the first intercollegiate sport played at PC.
The current baseball facility was built in 1989. While it is standard Division II facilty, it does not match up to the facilities that Blue Hose baseball players will play in at the DI level. With such a rich baseball tradition the Blue Hose Athletics deserves upgraded facilities.
Coach Pollock said, "On behalf of all my former teammates, I would like to take your attention back to the Tim Corbin and early Doug Kovash eras of PC baseball, respectively. My arrival at PC during the fall of 1991 was truly a humbling experience. The days of digging holes in an outfield with three to four inches of standing water and raking the infield dirt for hours at a time before a game are vivid reminders of that humbling experience. My experiences and relationships as a player and teammate have shaped and molded my appreciation for the great game of baseball and this great institution. I am grateful for the opportunity to 'Skipper' the baseball program which provided me my humble beginnings. I am more resolved than ever that the time has arrived to move forward with our time and energy to make the new baseball stadium project a reality. As we continue to progress through the rigors of a tough inaugural Division I season, your support and visibility are needed more than ever. I am challenging everyone to get involved and get on board as we move forward."
"Upgrading the baseball facilities will immediately improve our recruiting. With so many other baseball programs pouring money into their facilities, recruiting is extremely competitive. We wish to compete in every aspect of the game and on every level. Upgrading our baseball facility is a big part of moving in the right direction. Additionally, an upgraded facility will bring our baseball alumni and other PC supporters back to Clinton, South Carolina. It could potentially allow us to create home and away relations with schools such as USC and Clemson, thus creating revenue for PC and the community. The time has definitely arrived to move forward with this endeavor."