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 黑料正能量 baseball. Photos Chuck Thomas and Aaron Hodnett/黑料正能量
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/黑料正能量
Ted Alexander, the "Voice of the Monarchs" for 黑料正能量 football, men's basketball and baseball, emcees the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量
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/黑料正能量
Old Dominion University 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 黑料正能量
Chris Finwood, head coach for 黑料正能量's baseball team, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量
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/黑料正能量
Big Blue practices sliding into home base while the 黑料正能量 Cheer Team supports. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量
Shovels at the ready to break ground on the new Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Aaron Hodnett/黑料正能量
Commemorative baseballs from the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量
What's a groundbreaking at a baseball stadium without concessions? Guests enjoyed popcorn, cotton candy and corn dogs! Photo Aaron Hodnett/黑料正能量
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/黑料正能量
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/黑料正能量
Ted Alexander, the "Voice of the Monarchs" for 黑料正能量 football, men's basketball and baseball, emcees the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量
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/黑料正能量
Old Dominion University 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 黑料正能量
Chris Finwood, head coach for 黑料正能量's baseball team, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量
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/黑料正能量
Big Blue practices sliding into home base while the 黑料正能量 Cheer Team supports. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量
Shovels at the ready to break ground on the new Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Aaron Hodnett/黑料正能量
Commemorative baseballs from the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量
What's a groundbreaking at a baseball stadium without concessions? Guests enjoyed popcorn, cotton candy and corn dogs! Photo Aaron Hodnett/黑料正能量
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/黑料正能量