It’s the home of Texas A&M University baseball.
The stadium was dedicated in 1978 and named after alumnus C.E. Pat Olsen, a 1923 graduate of Texas A&M and former Aggies baseball player. Today, it is named Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. That’s because funding for major renovations done a decade ago came from various donors, most prominently Blue Bell Creameries, which is based in nearby Brenham.
The renovated ballpark includes expanded concessions, luxury suites, a new press box, club seating, expanded locker rooms, and office space. Seating plus standing room put the stadium capacity at 7000 — and more seating is on the way. The capacity increase to 8000 will help A&M compete for more NCAA Regional tournaments, something the Aggies have done five times in the past, the first in 1989.
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But size isn’t the only plus for Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. In 2004, Sports Illustrated’s “On Campus” ranked Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park as America’s #1 college baseball venue.
My nephew, Jack Paris, has committed to play for the Aggies, so you can bet that I’ll be watching plenty of games there, too. Go Aggies!
