Gregg E. Heim Player Development Center at Auburn University

Located adjacent to Jane B. Moore Field at Auburn University, the Gregg E. Heim Player Development Center provides the Tigers’ softball program with a dedicated indoor training facility. The approximately 12,000-square-foot building allows student-athletes to practice hitting, pitching, and fielding throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions. Inside, six batting tunnels, retractable netting, and a full-sized turf infield provide the flexibility needed for individual drills and team practices.

Working with J.A. Lett Construction, ACI Building Systems engineered and supplied the metal building system, incorporating a 112-foot clear span and custom radius roof framing. The clear-span design provides an unobstructed interior for athletic activities, while the curved roofline gives the facility its distinctive appearance. Our scope included 24-gauge Ultra-Lok standing seam roof panels, FW-120 wall panels, and reverse roof liner panels.

Additional features include pitching machines, a clay pitching circle, LED lighting, and a dedicated team meeting space. The retractable netting system allows the facility to transition between individual batting stations and a full infield for defensive practice, giving Auburn’s softball program the ability to accommodate a variety of training activities within a single building.