The facility was built in 1967, moved to its current site in 1972, and has a listed seating capacity of 1,500 spectators.

[2] After the 2015 season, the University of Akron announced that the baseball team was eliminated as part of several budget cuts.

As part of the rebuilding process, a two-phase, $2 million renovation project was planned for Lee R. Jackson Baseball Field.

Phase one included installation of a new artificial playing surface, Sprinturf Ultra-blade, and a new scoreboard.

The field was completed in time for the season and home opener in February, while the scoreboard was installed in March.