Salisbury, MD– Wicomico County and the Delmarva Shorebirds held a ceremonial groundbreaking event for an improvement project at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Thursday, Jan 30.
The project includes a new 9,000 sq ft indoor performance center, along with the renovation of clubhouse and interior spaces, new bullpens, updates to lighting and other facility-wide improvements.
“The project is only possible because of the strong partnerships between Wicomico County, the Shorebirds, the Baltimore Orioles, and the state of Maryland,” said Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano. “Together we are ensuring that this stadium continues to thrive, providing opportunities for the next generation of players and fans alike.”
These improvements will bring the stadium into compliance with Professional Development League Standards and allow the County to go above the minimum requirements in several key areas. To date, the Maryland Stadium Authority has authorized $28.6 million in State funding to perform the renovations.
“The Maryland Stadium Authority is delighted that through state legislation, we are collaborating with Wicomico County and the Delmarva Shorebirds on these important investments to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium so that it continues serving its community while creating economic development and sports tourism opportunities,” said Maryland Stadium Authority Executive Director Mike Frenz.
County officials expect the current project to be complete by July 31 and additional projects are being considered for next off-season.
“I truly think it’s going to be one of the top facilities in all of minor league baseball when it’s finished later this season,” said Baltimore Orioles Director of Minor League Operations Kent Qualls.
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- Executive Director of the Maryland Stadium Authority Mike Frenz, President of 7th Inning Stretch Pat Filippone, Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, Delmarva Shorebirds GM Chris Bitters, Wicomico County Council President John Cannon, Carol Rose representing Senator Marybeth Carozza, Wicomico County Councilman Josh Hastings, Director of Rural Economic Strategy at the Department of Commerce Carl Anderton, and Baltimore Orioles Director of Minor League Operations Kent Qualls ceremoniously break ground at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.
