Help Up Bring the GE Ballfields Back to Life
If you grew up in Somerset, there’s a good chance the GE Ballfields mean something to you.
For a generation of kids, those fields were more than just baseball diamonds. They were where we spent summer evenings, where parents and grandparents packed the bleachers, where friendships were made, rivalries were born, and where some of our favorite childhood memories were created.
For many of us who are now over 35, the GE Ballfields were simply part of growing up in Somerset. You could spend an entire summer there—playing ball, chasing foul balls, eating snacks, and hearing your name called from the stands.
Those fields were a part of our childhood.
And unfortunately, like so many of the landmarks that helped define our childhood, the GE Ballfields have fallen into disrepair.
Think about the places that defined growing up in Somerset.
The 27 Twin Drive-In. Fun Country. Showplace Cinemas. The stores and gathering places we spent our Saturdays visiting at Somerset Mall. Restaurants where our families celebrated birthdays and Friday nights. Places that seemed like they would always be there.
One by one, many of those places have disappeared.
But the GE Ballfields don’t have to become another memory …….. We have an opportunity—right now—to save one of those places.
With the help and support of the City of Somerset, the 2025 Chamber Leadership Class has taken on the project of helping restore the GE Ballfields to their former glory. This group is committed to bringing these historic fields back to life—not just for those of us who remember playing there, but for an entirely new generation of Somerset kids who deserve the opportunity to create their own memories on those same fields.
To help make this restoration possible, the Class is offering several sponsorship opportunities for businesses, organizations, and individuals who want to make a lasting investment in our community:
- Fence Sponsorships – $500: Put your business in front of players, families, and the community with a sponsored fence sign.
- Dugout Sponsorships – $5,000: Make a lasting impact by sponsoring a dugout, including your business name and a custom banner.
- Field Sponsorships – Call for Pricing: Help support the restoration and improvements of the fields while gaining recognition as a field sponsor.
And there’s another way you can help bring the GE Ballfields back to life!
The Class of 2025 is also kicking off its “STEP UP TO THE PLATE” T-shirt Fundraiser! Every dollar raised through this fundraiser will go directly toward renovating and improving the GE Ballfields. That’s right—100% of the proceeds will be used to help restore the fields!
Purchasing a shirt or hoodie is a simple way to show your support, help spread the word, and be part of bringing this special piece of Somerset history back to life.
You can purchase your apparel by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or by visiting:
https://gefield.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Whether you purchase a shirt, become a sponsor, or make a financial contribution, every bit of support brings us one step closer to making this vision a reality.
Imagine walking onto those fields years from now and seeing today’s children playing baseball & softball where you once played. Imagine hearing the crack of a bat, the cheers from the stands, and the familiar sounds of summer baseball once again filling the air.
With your support, we can turn the GE Ballfields from a reminder of what once was into a place where the next generation can make memories that will last a lifetime.
Let’s bring baseball back to the GE Fields!