Ebert Field is a softball field located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, and home to the Western Michigan University softball team. The field is named in honor of Fran Ebert, who started the WMU softball program in 1976. The stadium seats 400 fans in bleacher seating behind home plate and the first base side.

Ebert Field
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LocationOn Oliver Street east of Business US 131 (Stadium Drive)
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Coordinates42°17′1.7″N 85°36′15.5″W / 42.283806°N 85.604306°W / 42.283806; -85.604306
OwnerWestern Michigan University
OperatorWestern Michigan University
Seating typeBleacher seats
Capacity400
Field sizeLeft Field: 200 ft
Center Field: 220 ft
Right Field: 200 ft
SurfaceGrass
ScoreboardElectronic
Construction
Renovated2000-01
Tenants
Western Michigan Broncos softball (NCAA)

The field underwent extensive renovations in 2000 and 2001. The renovations improved the dugouts, wind screens, bullpen and batting cage areas. A new scoreboard was also installed.

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