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Hooker Field at Lou Whitaker Park
In the 1930’s Jim English built English Field, which hosted professional and amateur baseball in Martinsville for several decades. With financial help from Hooker Furniture, whose main plant is just down the hill from the ball park, English Field was renovated and renamed Hooker Field where it hosted the Martinsville Phillies from 1988-2000. From 2001-2003 Hooker Field was the host of the Martinsville Astros. Hooker Field has been the home of the Martinsville Mustangs since 2005.
Each year more than 100 events take place at Hooker Field including high school baseball, college baseball, American Legion baseball, and Martinsville Mustangs home games. In 2015, brand new turf infield was installed in Hooker Field. In the old days of Hooker Field the infield was always grass but, starting in 2015 the Mustangs and Hooker Fields other tenants have played their home games on turfed infield.
In January 2024, Hooker Field was official renamed to "Hooker Field at Lou Whitaker Park" to celebrate Martinsville-native "Sweet Lou" Whitaker for his achievements in Major League Baseball during his 19-season career with the Detroit Tigers. The second baseman was a five-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove Award winner, 1978 American League Rookie of the Year and 1984 World Series champion. Whitaker was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2000, and his No. 1 jersey was retired by the Tigers in 2022.
Hooker Field is one of the most authentic baseball parks still in use today and is a great place to bring the family on a summer night to enjoy the finest entertainment around. Follow the Martinsville Mustangs on Facebook to see upcoming games and special events!
Venue Rental Information:
There is no better way in Martinsville to say thank you to your clients or reward your staff than with a night on the Martinsville Mustangs private picnic deck. This private seating option makes it a perfect business meeting facility for entertaining clients or corporate team building events and employee recognition. Enjoy the exciting action of the Martinsville Mustangs in style by reserving your night of up to 25 people on this luxury deck. It is available for full-season lease as well as for rental on a per-night basis upon availability, and the outstanding service and superior atmosphere will ensure everyone involved will have an evening to remember. Call 276.403.5250 for more information.
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