HIGH POINT – An anonymous out-of-state supporter has committed a $2 million gift for an indoor baseball training facility at High Point University.

The facility – a fully enclosed, 11,000-square-foot structure that will include indoor batting and pitching cages, locker rooms for players and coaches, and other amenities – will be located next to Williard Stadium.

“This facility is the latest upgrade for the High Point University baseball program and Athletic Department,” said Craig Keilitz, HPU athletic director. “Once again, we have a major donor to thank for supporting HPU and helping raise the profile of High Point University sports teams. The training facility will be a huge asset to coach Craig Cozart and his staff in helping HPU baseball players improve on the field.”

The indoor baseball training facility will include a hitting and pitching area, which will give the HPU baseball program a distinct advantage for training throughout the year. It will also include permanent video cameras that will be used for video review and training purposes. The facility will feature a player lounge, a team conference room and trophy display area.

“The addition of this facility will further enhance the improvements made to Williard Stadium and Erath Field over the past three years,” said head coach Craig Cozart. “One of the most important aspects of any baseball program is the ability to develop the talent of the players on the team, and this facility will allow us to do that like never before.”

The primary entrance to the single-story brick structure will lead into a multi-use room with luxury furnishings that will serve as a player lounge, team conference room and trophy display area.

Behind that area will be a 30-by-50 foot player locker room equipped with professional-level wooden lockers and a full video and sound system, as well as a locker room for the coaches.

The rear portion of the facility will contain the indoor batting cages and pitching mounds. On each side of the building in the workout area will be three garage doors that will be opened to let in fresh air when weather permits.

The front entrance will have pillars to match the architecture of other buildings on campus.

“From a training and development standpoint, it’s huge,” senior outfielder Matt Gantner said.

“It’s really going to take our program to the next level.”

The new baseball training facility is just the latest in the facility upgrades for the HPU baseball program and all of High Point University athletics. Erath Field has long been home to HPU baseball, and it has undergone major renovations since 2001, including a new infield, irrigation and scoreboard. Williard Stadium was dedicated in 2007, with the addition of 501 custom purple seats, a full press box and hospitality suite, restrooms, a concession stand and lights.