Larry Carpenter Stadium at Olympic Field

A new era began for the storied Lee University baseball program in the spring of 2019 with the completion of Larry Carpenter Stadium at Olympic Field.

The facility is named in honor Lee University Athletic Director and Hall-of-Famer Larry Carpenter. who was a former All-American basketball player and member of the original baseball program at Lee in the 1970's.

The new venue is two levels and approximately 9,400 square feet. The stadium features chair back seating for 356 fans with an overhanging roof. Fans also enjoy expanded concession areas, spacious restrooms and two handicap seating sections.

The players and coaches enjoy the state-of-the-art facility. The dugout space was increased on both the home and visitor’s side. The Flames locker room was expanded and features lockers for 38 players along with private restrooms and shower areas. Head coach Mark Brew and his staff has new office space. A new athletic training room is included to keep players healthy and ready to play.

The press box located on the top level directly behind home plate, is named in honor of George Starr, who served as Sports Information Director at Lee from 1996-2017 and currently serves as the voice of the Flames, a job he has held for 39 years. The spacious area, accommodates game staff, team broadcasters, and local press.

Old Olympic Field has served as the home of the Flames since 1997 when the baseball program at Lee was reinstated under the direction of coach David Altopp.

The general contractors for the facility were Tri-Con, Inc., of Cleveland. The architect was ArCon Group Inc., of Cleveland with architectural services provided by Rardin and Carroll Architects, of Chattanooga.