The school broke ground in 1900 to provide a place for the varsity baseball team to play.

The land was originally purchased by the University for a field where the baseball team could play home games.

The Aggies broke ground in 1900, and the first baseball game was played April 18, 1902 against Michigan.

In 2009, the baseball park was renamed Drayton McLane Baseball Stadium at John H. Kobs Field in honor of Michigan State alumni Drayton McLane Jr., whose donation in 2008 allowed for an extensive renovation of the facility.

Men's and women's soccer have used Old College Field since the programs were created.