Clay Gould Ballpark has been the home of record breakers, major leaguers and champions. The 1,600-seat facility originally opened in 1974 and has undergone several upgrades to keep the complex amongst the best in college baseball.
In 2015, the Mavericks opened a state-of-the-art clubhouse that gives UTA a new on-site home. The 6,000 sq. ft. facility includes a players clubhouse, an equipment and laundry room, a sports medicine training room and coaches' offices.
UTA's home was re-named Clay Gould Ballpark on April 26, 2003, after the former UT Arlington standout player and coach. The name change was at the suggestion of Dr. Allan Saxe, an associate professor of political science at UT Arlington, whom the ballpark was previously named after. In front of a crowd of nearly 1,000 people, the name change officially took place and Gould's widow, Julie, and daughter, Logan, unveiled the memorial of Clay Gould on the outside wall of the main entrance.
In 2009 a Daktronics ProStar ® LED Display video board was installed and the center section of the grandstands also received an upgrade with approximately 345 new seats added. Other additions to the stadium took place in 1999, when a three-foot high brick wall spanning from dugout to dugout was added, along with a new net backstop.
In October 2018, Clay Gould Ballpark was equipped with artificial turn for the home bullpen and mounds. A turf warning track and draining system was installed in January 2020. Renovation and installation of an updated scoreboard and video board is scheduled to be completed in 2021.
The Mocek Patio, named after John & Pattye Mocek was built in March 2019. There are still two more phases to complete the patio. Phase II will consist of adding an outdoor kitchen, while Phase III will include adding patio furniture.
The stadium was originally opened in 1974 as the Mavericks hosted TCU in what became the UT Arlington debut of head coach Butch McBroom.
Besides UTA baseball, the diamond has played host to the Texas State Junior College Tournament, the state American Amateur Baseball Congress Connie Mack and American Legion Tournaments and numerous high school playoff games. It also served as the venue for Major League tryout camps. The field has dimensions of 330 feet down the lines, 380 feet into the power alleys and 400 feet to straight away center field.
CLAY GOULD BALLPARK QUICK FACTS
| Capacity | 1,600 |
| Address | 1400 Maverick, Arlington, TX 76019 |
| Year Opened | 1974 |
| First Game | vs. TCU (February 16, 1974) |
| Record Crowd | 2,008 vs TCU (February 21, 2017) |
| Dimensions | LF - 300; CF - 400; RF - 330 |
LARGEST CROWDS
| Rank | Attendance | Opponent | Date |
| 1. | 2,008 | TCU | Feb. 21, 2017 |
| 2. | 1,939 | Texas A&M | April 18, 2017 |
| 3. | 1,388 | Texas A&M | April 20, 2004 |
| 4. | 1,347 | TCU | March 15, 2011 |
| 5. | 1,213 | Texas A&M | May 13, 2008 |
| 6. | 1,201 | TCU | March 31, 2015 |
| 7. | 1,189 | Oklahoma State | Feb. 15, 1998 |
| 8. | 1,187 | TCU | April 7, 2017 |
| 9 | 1,036 | TCU | March 27, 2012 |
| 10. | 1,025 | Arkansas | Feb. 17, 2002 |
Gallery: Clay Gould Ballpark
The Justin D. Wilson Batting Facility, named after Roy Wilson's son, was opened on the eve of the 2013 season. The 5,940 sq. foot facility contains interchangeable batting cages, pitching mounds and the ability for interchangeable settings to allow for an open practice when necessary. Wilson was a major supporter in helping UTA's dream of an indoor hitting facility come to a reality in 2013.
Gallery: Justin D. Wilson Batting Facility
| CONTACT INFO | OFFICE HOURS | ||
| Christian Evans Associate AD for Facilities and Game Operations | Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | ||
| Phone: 484-553-1765 | |||
| Email: christian.evans@uta.edu | |||
| EVENT AND OPERATIONS STAFF | |||
| Justin Smith Event and Facility Manager | Greg Hadley Event and Operations Coordinator | ||
| Phone: 817-272-4312 | Phone: 817-272-1141 | ||
| Email: justin.smith3@uta.edu | Email: gregory.hadley@uta.edu | ||
