Chris Gavora
Grapevine High School 2007

Inspiration Behind This Project

In February, 2007, Chris Gavora, a GHS student and baseball player tragically lost his life in a batting cage accident at the GHS batting cages on Opening Day after being struck by a line drive. In July 2007, Mike Coolbaugh, then a coach in the Colorado Rockies organization, tragically lost his life after being struck by a line drive during a game.

Mike Coolbaugh Baseball Facility

Mike Coolbaugh Hack Shack

• Will provide a safe, year-round workout facility for all GHS baseball teams.
• Pitchers, catchers and hitters will have a place to work in any weather conditions.
• Includes four side-by-side batting cages made of heavy duty netting, suspended by cables that can be raised to the ceiling, allowing room for team drills.
• Floor will be covered in foam backed aritificial turf.
• A no-frills facility to keep costs down. Other than a small umpire’s dressing room and restroom, all other square footage is dedicated to baseball.
• Facility is adjacent to the GHS baseball field, with existing parking available.

Features

1. New facility just steps away from GHS baseball field

2. Storage for supplies and equipment

3. Umpire dressing room, restroom, and weight lifting.

4. Practice area when batting cages not in use. Cages can be lowered from the ceiling.

5. Safe area for others to practice while batting cages are in use.