Baseball Hosts Meet the Sooners

Feb. 23, 2012

2012 Meet the Sooners Summary

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- Third straight year for event, estimated crowd of 240 fans
- Fans toured the entire facility, including locker room
- Fans were on the field during batting practice
- Players and coaches greeted fans and signed autographs
- Fans had opportunity to purchase season tickets

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NORMAN, Okla. -- An estimated crowd of 240 fans were on hand as the OU baseball team took the field for practice on Thursday night to celebrate the start of the 2012 season at "Meet the Sooners."

The Sooners open the home slate this weekend against Hartford. The home opener on Friday, Feb. 24 will get underway at 3 p.m. Saturday's game is set for a 2 p.m. start and Sunday's finale is slated for a 1 p.m. first pitch.

Sooner fans of all ages were able to be on the field Thursday night as OU took batting practice. Fans also had the change to tour the Sooner clubhouse, the indoor hitting facility and press box. Fans also got their first look at the new renovations at L.Dale Mitchell Park.

The project, the fourth renovation at the facility in the last five years, is highlighted by the addition of two rows of seating behind home plate which has increased the seating capacity to 3,180.

"We are very excited about the changes at L. Dale Mitchell Park and for the fans to come out tonight and see the renovations before the home opener tomorrow," said OU Head Coach Sunny Golloway. "We are very grateful for all the Sooner fans that came out tonight and we hope to see them this weekend and throughout the season."

A new netting was installed behind home plate and, along with the two additional rows of seating, fans now have an even closer view of the action on the field, similar to the perspective at ONEOK Field in Tulsa. The project also featured the installation of field turf in the foul territory behind home plate and to the ends of the first and third base dugouts. Finally, a mixture of clay and brick material was laid down on the warning track in the outfield.

SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Season Tickets on Sale | Facility Renovations
The baseball team hosts 30 games at L. Dale Mitchell Park in Norman, including Big 12 series with Texas, Kansas State, Missouri and Baylor and non-conference games with Air Force, Oral Roberts, Arkansas, Dallas Baptist and TCU.

Grand Slam Ticket Package
OU baseball fans can pick any four games off the 2012 schedule and pay a sale price of $32. The $8 ticket for each game includes the reserved chair back seats, originally priced at $12 per game.

Click here to purchase tickets via the Grand Slam Pack for both baseball and softball games.

Group Tickets | More Information
Discounted group tickets are available for $4 for groups of 10-99. Groups of 100 or more are eligible for $3 tickets. For the Bedlam game in Norman on April 5, 2011 all groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets for $5 each. Limits may be imposed based on availability. Groups must be arranged at least 24 hours prior to the event. For further information or to purchase group tickets, please call (405) 325-2424.

Special Seating Requirements | Accessibility
ADA seating is available on a first come, first served basis and does not require specific tickets for access. Please contact the Ticket Office at (405) 325-2424 or toll-free (800) 456-GoOU for further information.

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