Bridgewater Baseball Field Named 'Field of the Year'

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A Bridgewater baseball field has been named “Field of the Year."

The Baseball Field at the Somerset County Park Commission Frank “Nap” Torpey Athletic Complex in Bridgewater is the recipient of the 2017 Sports Field Managers of New Jersey (SFMANJ) “Field of the Year” award.

This is the second time the baseball field has earned the honor, as it was recognized in 2011. The softball field was also awarded in 2013.

The award criteria is based on playability and appearance of the playing surface, maintenance procedures and physical improvements.

The Torpey Complex consists of one lighted grass baseball field, one lighted grass softball field and a state-of-the-art synthetic turf multi-purpose athletic field with seating for 1,500 programmed for seasonal sports. All fields are available for rental for tournaments, league play, and practice.

Additional amenities at the complex include a 10,000 square foot building that includes a climate-controlled press box; two team lockers rooms with bathrooms; large public restrooms; a concession area; and a staff support area and office.

Athletic Field Specialist Dave Kuczynski, former groundskeeper at TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots, is also responsible for field preparation at the recently opened Mountain View Park in Hillsborough and North Branch Park in Bridgewater.

The SFMANJ is an organization committed to enhancing the professionalism of athletic field managers in New Jersey. Goals include improved safety, playability, and appearance of athletic fields at all levels.

(Image via Somerset County Park Commission: The athletic fields at the Torpey Athletic Complex in Bridgewater have earned the third statewide award for excellence.)

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