UConn baseball’s time at J.O. Christian Field is coming to an end. The Huskies are in the ninth inning at their home for the last 51 years. When this season ends, they will move across the street to their new 1,500-seat stadium. And now, that stadium has a name.
On Wednesday, the school announced it would be called “Elliot Ballpark,” in honor of former UConn baseball player Doug Elliot and his family. Elliot played for the Huskies from 1979-82 under then-head coach Andy Baylock, where he hit .285 with seven homers and 48 RBI. Close to 30 years later, Elliot’s son Doug Jr.