Junípero Serra High School held a ribbon-cutting and fan fest event on Saturday to celebrate the official completion of its new, all-weather turf baseball field, a significant milestone made possible by the generosity of supporters through its recent $38 million capital campaign.
The new field in the Danny Frisella Memorial Stadium is designed to provide athletes with a top-tier playing surface, allowing for extended play and practice time regardless of weather conditions. This advancement underscores Serra's commitment to fostering athletic excellence and providing our student athletes with the best possible facilities to hone their skills while ensuring the highest standards of safety and performance.
Our grand opening reflects Serra's unwavering dedication to enhancing our campus, ensuring that our students have access to not only state-of-the-art facilities but also transformative learning experiences, both on the field and in the classroom," said Serra President Mike Fadelli '88.
Renowned for its rich baseball heritage, Serra's new facility stands as a tribute to the exceptional athletes who refined their skills on the diamond here at Serra before making their mark in Major League Baseball. Among these legends are Barry Bonds' 82, James Outman '15, Greg Jefferies '85, Julian Merryweather '10, Jim Fregosi '59, Tim Cullen '65, Danny Frisella '63, Mickey McDonald '13, and Joe Kmak '81, a current Serra teacher.
Guests were invited to tour the new field, clubhouse and batting cage. Kids enjoyed wiffle ball games, a Padre baseball history scavenger hunt, base running and more. Delicious food trucks were on-site, including Curveball Sliders, Val's Red Sauce Meatballs, Dink's Kettle Corn along with our Serra Robotics snack stand.
