Thomas L. Bell Memorial Stadium - Fact Sheet Features: Thomas L. Bell Memorial Stadium features a large concession area just inside the stadium entrance. A large umpires dressing room underneath the first base side stands equipped with a shower, toilet, sink, lockers and sofas. This provides the officiating crew a comfortable place to relax before and between games. A large press box, which houses the stadium announcer, official scorekeeper, and any media personnel sits aloft overlooking homeplate. Restroom facilities for men and women are within just feet of the stands. A large batting cage is located behind the third base dugout. The top three rows of large, wooden bleachers are covered by a permanent roof to protect fans from sun and rain. All of this makes Thomas L. Bell Memorial Stadium a great place to watch a ball game. Field: The infield of Thomas L. Bell Memorial Stadium is sodded with Tifton Bermuda 419 and is cut regularly with a Ransome 180 reel (Greens) mower to give it a very fine, quick surface. The outfield is sprigged with common bermuda cut at a height of 1 inch thick. Fence dimensions are as follows: 330' down both lines, 372' to both power alleys, 405 to dead center field. The third base dugout is a true underground dugout, while the first base dugout is above ground. The Americus Travelers will occupy the third base dugout during all of their home games. Quick Facts The stadium phone number is (912) 924-5434. The stadium is handicapped accessible. The stadium has a batting cage with a soft toss net, and a warm up area as practice areas. The stadium has radio capability. Hard line phone connections must be made by the visiting team. Cellular radio communication space is available upon request. ATTENTION: College and Professional Scouts A large aluminum bench is installed behind home plate for college and professional scouts. This allows each scout a prime area to shoot radar guns and to see the game. Please bring credentials with you to reserve a spot on the scout bench!