On Tuesday, October 27, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles announced that their baseball stadium, Pete Taylor Park, will undergo massive renovations. 

Pete Taylor Park has been the home of Southern Miss baseball since 1984. In that time frame, the Golden Eagles have been to the NCAA Tournament 22 times and have won 15 different conference titles. 

What is included in the new renovations for Pete Taylor Park

The renovations Southern Miss will make to Pete Taylor Park will start with the entrance into the ballpark. According to a press release, the entrances into the stadium will have a new look and be improved in order to improve safety, traffic flow, and access. 

The premium seating at Pete Taylor Park will also get an upgrade. Existing suites will be renovated, and new suites will be added. This includes a new premium area for Southern Miss fans known as “Left Field Landing.” 

The seating behind home plate at the Hattiesburg ballpark will also be reimagined. The seats will receive an enhancement and be improved from their previous design. 

Modernization upgrades will be made to the first base and right field areas for fans and students. The sightlines of the game from each of those places will also be better. 

The first base area will actually have upgraded concessions and restrooms, along with a dedicated merchandise location with Golden Eagles gear. 

The Southern Miss baseball program itself will get an expanded hitting facility, with changes also being made to accommodate the baseball operations staff. 

Southern Miss 2026 season results 

The 2026 college baseball season was a solid one for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. They finished with a 44-17 overall record and a 22-8 record in Sun Belt play. Southern Miss won the Sun Belt regular season title and the Sun Belt Tournament title. 

They hosted a regional at Pete Taylor Park during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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