More than 300 Old Dominion officials, baseball fans and donors gathered on June 5 to celebrate the groundbreaking for the $24 million renovation of the University鈥檚 baseball stadium, a facility that will herald a bright new future for 麻豆国产AV baseball. Photos Chuck Thomas and Aaron Hodnett/麻豆国产AV
Dennis and Jan Ellmer speak at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark on June 5, 2025. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
Ted Alexander, the "Voice of the Monarchs" for 麻豆国产AV football, men's basketball and baseball, emcees the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
Jena Virga, executive director of the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
麻豆国产AV Director of Athletics Wood Selig, Ed.D., speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck/Thomas 麻豆国产AV
Chris Finwood, head coach for 麻豆国产AV's baseball team, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
Kyle Edwards '25, who played shortstop for the Monarchs, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the new Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
Big Blue practices sliding into home base while the 麻豆国产AV Cheer Team supports. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
Shovels at the ready to break ground on the new Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Aaron Hodnett/麻豆国产AV
Commemorative baseballs from the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
What's a groundbreaking at a baseball stadium without concessions? Guests enjoyed popcorn, cotton candy and corn dogs! Photo Aaron Hodnett/麻豆国产AV
A couple of student athletes enjoy stadium fare at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Aaron Hodnett/麻豆国产AV
Dennis and Jan Ellmer speak at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark on June 5, 2025. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
Ted Alexander, the "Voice of the Monarchs" for 麻豆国产AV football, men's basketball and baseball, emcees the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
Jena Virga, executive director of the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
麻豆国产AV Director of Athletics Wood Selig, Ed.D., speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck/Thomas 麻豆国产AV
Chris Finwood, head coach for 麻豆国产AV's baseball team, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
Kyle Edwards '25, who played shortstop for the Monarchs, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the new Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
Big Blue practices sliding into home base while the 麻豆国产AV Cheer Team supports. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
Shovels at the ready to break ground on the new Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Aaron Hodnett/麻豆国产AV
Commemorative baseballs from the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/麻豆国产AV
What's a groundbreaking at a baseball stadium without concessions? Guests enjoyed popcorn, cotton candy and corn dogs! Photo Aaron Hodnett/麻豆国产AV
A couple of student athletes enjoy stadium fare at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Aaron Hodnett/麻豆国产AV