2015: West Virginia Black Bears

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The Blackbears were moved from Jamestown in the 2014-15 offseason and, as is common in the NYPL, partnered with a college to share the newly built field.
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Hence, the University of West Virginia’s logo cut into the OF grass.
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As the shade suggests, the ballpark is built to maximize sunlight on the field and keeps the spectators cool.
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Not as evident is that the entire seating bowl is protected by netting, which is becoming a more common feature in the minors.