Dear Friends,

There’s something timeless about the sound of a ballpark coming to life. The chatter of anticipation. The sharp echo of a bat meeting ball. The scent of summer settling in. It’s not just nostalgia — it’s legacy. And for nearly a century, Newman Park has been where that legacy has played out in Salisbury.

Here, under the Carolina sky, generations of student-athletes, families, neighbors, and baseball lovers have gathered. Newman Park is not only the home of Catawba College Baseball — it’s the crown jewel of community tradition, echoing with the memories of yesterday and the dreams of tomorrow.

This website is designed to mirror the vintage score books that once charted innings and heroes — tells the story of where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. It pays tribute to those who came before us and extends a heartfelt invitation to those who will help shape what comes next.

We’ve made remarkable strides. The turf is down. The lights are on. The dugouts are ready. But the heart of the ballpark — the grandstand that welcomes every fan, and the broader fan and player experience — still waits to be raised. We’re building something both beautifully nostalgic and boldly modern. And we cannot do it without you.

Thank you for your love of the game, your belief in Catawba, and your commitment to continuing this tradition.

Let’s bring the grandstand and the final two phases of Newman Park — and the next century of memories — home.

Batter Up!

Dr. David P. Nelson President, Catawba College

Coach Jim Gantt Head Baseball Coach, Catawba College