A historic clash of Florida’s rising baseball programs is set to unfold in the southernmost city of the continental United States.
On November 14, 2024, Bethune‑Cookman University’s baseball team will welcome Stetson University to Rex Weech Field in Key West, marking the first-ever collegiate baseball contest held on the island.
Key West’s New Baseball Chapter
The matchup follows a landmark game last fall that put Division I baseball on the map in the Florida Keys, when the same venue hosted a historic contest between Florida International and University of Central Florida.
Rex Weech Field, long the home of Key West High School baseball, has become a symbolic venue for the sport’s expansion in the region, offering an intimate setting that blends community tradition with collegiate ambition.
Both schools see the exhibition as an opportunity to fine‑tune strategies, build chemistry and showcase talent to a growing local audience eager for top‑level play.
While ticket information and additional event details will be released in the coming weeks, the anticipation among players, coaches and fans is already palpable, underscoring the game’s role as a catalyst for the sport’s development in the Keys.