Pilot Field

Pilot Field officially opened February 17, 1994, as the Pilots swept Texas College in a double header.

Over the years, Pilot Field has evolved into one of the finest baseball facilities of all NAIA college baseball venues. It has seen numerous improvements thanks to fan/alumni donations, volunteers, and tireless coaches who put forth the effort to make it one of the best in the country.

Fans have numerous ways to enjoy all of the action at Pilot Field as they may sit in the grandstand behind home plate or have a more personal view seated in their "beach" chairs behind the new brick backstop. Extra bleachers have also been placed in the ballpark for their comfort. Even the youngest of Pilot fans can choose to enjoy the action or get away to the playground between innings for a good time with two swings for the bigger Pilots and one swing for our smallest fans, in addition to a "fort" for climbing.  They can also enjoy practicing their slides into home plate as they leave the fort via a slide.

Major renovations took place just prior to the 2004 season as a new building was constructed, complete with men's and women's climate controlled restrooms, along with a state-of-the art concessions stand. Another addition made at the same time was the installation of the new grandstands behind home plate topped by a press box for the working media and an announcer on game days. An outstanding sound system allows fans to keep up with the action on the field and to be entertained with music before the game and between innings.

In the fall of 2006, Ike and Isaac Lafitte - longtime friends and supporters of Pilots baseball - provided for the installation of a 4,200 sq. ft. covered batting cage facility equipped with lighting so players can work on their strokes at any time of the day or night. Mr. Isaac complete the closure of the indoor hitting facility in 2015.

Another addition to Pilot Field was added in the summer of 2012 with the renovation of a 1,200 sq. ft. locker room equipped with 55 player lockers. Just next door to the player's quarters is a 576 sq. ft. office for the coaches which easily converts to a meeting area.

In 2017 a new brick backstop was installed complete with the netting to protect the spectators from foul balls. In addition, a new entrance gate with two red brick posts complete a black wrought iron fence equipped with the LSUS anchor logo was installed.

The 2018 season saw the addition purple turf halo with the LSUS logo installed around home plate. The covered batting cages were resurfaced with brand new field turf as well as the bull pen.

While it takes great players and great coaches to establish and maintain a top-notch baseball program, the amenities of a facility such as Pilot Field certainly enhances the experience.  Pilot Field has no doubt assisted in the recruitment of those great players while providing a wonderful place for their parents and friends, as well as LSUS students, faculty, staff and other fans to enjoy a day or an evening at the ball park.