Abilene Christian University’s Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark has been named the Best Sports and Entertainment Construction Project in Texas and Louisiana for 2025 by Engineering News-Record.
The $17.5 million renovation, completed over a nine-month period in 2024-25 by Linbeck Group, transformed the home of Wildcat baseball with chairback seating, an open-air pavilion roof, a new press box, artificial turf, LED lighting and upgraded player development facilities. The project was designed to elevate the fan experience and athlete performance while strengthening ACU’s role as a top-tier NCAA Division I program.
“Every aspect of the design was carefully considered to meet the needs of fans and players, creating a modern venue that will benefit the ACU community for years to come,” said Kevin Campbell, ACU’s senior vice president for operations.
Zack Lassiter, vice president for athletics, and head baseball coach Rick McCarty worked closely with the architecture firm HOK with a goal to create the best mid-major baseball facility in the country.
“Not only will this facility improve the fan experience, but it will be a place where our student-athletes can grow spiritually, academically and athletically,” Lassiter said.
The recognition also reflects the talent of ACU students and recent graduates. Sam Carter (’23) and Katelyn Graham (’23), now engineers with Linbeck, contributed to the project, along with senior engineering major Jonathan Lochrie, who served as an intern. Linbeck is a member of the advisory board for ACU’s engineering program.
“It’s exciting to see our work recognized at this level,” Lochrie said. “We’re proud to represent ACU and hope to continue building projects that make an impact.”
In 2024, the Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center received second place in the ENR regional awards, but this year’s honor marks the first time for an ACU facility to win the category.
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— Wendy Kilmer
Aug. 22, 2025
