UC Merced: Addition of a Baseball Team

Why Baseball?Chance to add to the athletic culture of the

school. Attract new student base to the school.Generate a fan base and offer baseball youth

camps in the community.Large pool of junior college baseball players

in Northern California. Conferences include: Bay Valley, Big Eight, Coast North, Coast South, Central Valley, Golden Valley.

Why Baseball?Very common for junior college baseball players

to transfer to a four-year school.Baseball is competitive at all levels of collegiate

baseball in California. Many good players are always looking for a school to play baseball for.

Close proximity to Northern and Southern California junior college campuses for recruiting.

Merced junior college has a consistent winning history in its baseball program. Possible chance to draw talent to UC Merced

Why Baseball?Central Valley weather offers excellent

baseball conditions all months of the year.UC Merced is in need of a men’s program as

only two are offered compared to four women’s athletic programs.

Why Baseball: Financially-Newspaper recognition-Website recognition-Radio broadcast-Potential Television deal-"Bobcats" logo.  Will aid in the selling of merchandise-Sponsorship at events and on field-Field Rentals when not used by school-Popularity will increase the amount of applicants,

higher demand = higher tuition-Alumni of baseball team will potentially "give

back" through donations

Budget Summary: Expected RevenueSummer Youth Baseball CampGolf TournamentConcessions and Ticket SalesTeam Program SponsorshipUniversity SupportCooperate SponsorshipPrivate Athletic Program Donations

Anticipated Total: $6,000,000

Budget Summary: ExpensesPractice Equipment -$7,515Field Equipment - $6,035Game Day Equipment - $2,794Uniform Cost – $5,100Umpire Cost - $6,375

Budget Summary: ExpensesStadium Construction - $2,587,256Field Maintenance - $97,465Travel Cost - $19,600Meals - $20,475Hotel Rooms - $9,450Post Season Tournament - $16,500

Budget Summary: ExpensesCoaches Salary - $72,300Recruiting Cost - $11,500Miscellaneous Costs - $17,500

Estimated Total Expenses: $2,877,720

Concept of Proposed Baseball Field

Baseball FieldField will include: DugoutsBackstopFenceConcession StandRestroomsBleacher SeatingSprinkler SystemPitching and batting cages

Proposed Space for Baseball Field

The “Recreation Field” would be an ideal location on campus for a Baseball Field.

The Two Parking lots nearby can serve as parking for Baseball Events

There are also potential locations near Lake Road and Scholarship Lane

ConclusionThe addition of a Baseball Team will further build the UC Merced community, offering another avenue of opportunity for its students. Furthermore, it will encourage the local community, schools and kids to get more involved. Financially, the Baseball program will give back, just as much as it may need to take in. Overall, it will be a major addition and will prove to be beneficial for all who attend UC Merced.