Oxbridge Academy Scores $1.8M for New Baseball Field

Private school aims to revive struggling baseball program with on-campus facility

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Oxbridge Academy, a private school in West Palm Beach, Florida, is constructing a new $1.8 million baseball field on its campus thanks to an anonymous donation. The school's baseball program has struggled in recent years, but administrators hope the new on-campus facility will help attract players and revive the team's fortunes.

Why it matters

Having an on-campus baseball field is expected to be a game-changer for Oxbridge Academy's program, which has had to rely on nearby parks for practices and games. The new facility should boost the team's visibility, make it more convenient for students to attend games, and help the school recruit top baseball talent.

The details

Oxbridge Academy's baseball program launched in 2013 but has lacked a true home field, forcing the team to practice and play at nearby parks. With the new $1.8 million facility under construction on the northeast corner of the campus, the school hopes to turn things around after a 4-13 season last year that included nine double-digit losses. The project is expected to be completed by mid-March, in time for the team's final home games of the season.

  • Oxbridge Academy's baseball program launched in 2013.
  • Athletic director Stan Ross became AD four years ago and made building an on-campus baseball field one of his top priorities.
  • Construction on the new $1.8 million baseball facility is underway and expected to be completed by mid-March 2026.

The players

Stan Ross

Athletic director at Oxbridge Academy who made building an on-campus baseball field one of his top priorities when he became AD four years ago.

Juan Bustabad

Baseball coach at Oxbridge Academy who is tasked with reviving the struggling program.

F.J. Bahl

Senior baseball player at Oxbridge Academy who provides leadership for the young team.

Thomas Murray

Senior baseball player at Oxbridge Academy who provides leadership for the young team.

Carlo Vasquez

Junior baseball player at Oxbridge Academy who provides leadership for the young team.

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What they’re saying

“To be able to have a facility on your campus where the kids can just walk outside to practice, where the student body can come out and watch a game right after school, I think it changes everything.”

— Stan Ross, Athletic Director (Yahoo Sports)

“We're rebuilding. We have three seniors and next year we'll only have one, so it's a very young team. The goal is to get back to where we were before. It takes time.”

— Juan Bustabad, Baseball Coach (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The new baseball facility is scheduled to be completed in mid-March 2026, in time for the team's final home games of the season. School administrators are hoping the team will be able to play at least one or two games on the new field before the end of the year.

The takeaway

Oxbridge Academy's investment in a new $1.8 million baseball field demonstrates the school's commitment to reviving its struggling baseball program and providing student-athletes with top-notch facilities. The on-campus facility is expected to boost the team's visibility, make it more convenient for students to attend games, and help the school attract top baseball talent in the future.