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Gates to the ballpark open one hour before game time, and while drinks and food are not permitted within the park itself, full concessions stands are available for game-day patrons. The ballpark itself is certainly up to modern standards with seating that can accommodate up to 1,800 spectators, and is surrounded by towering pine trees, with fantastic views of the playing field from virtually every seat in the stadium. Though relatively new, the stadium has certainly had more than its fair share of acclaimed regional events, including 60 home Marlin game annually, a State Legion Tournament, the 2011-12 NJCAA Region X Tournaments, D-II college tournaments, and exhibition games for both the "Heroes of the Diamond" team and "Team USA." V.J 'Puck' O'Neal, who shares the stadium's name with the Big Rock Blue Marlin fishing tournament. "The Rock" as its known is local circles, was constructed in 2010, via generous donations from the town itself as well as well as Mr. The Marlins home turf is the O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium, (which essentially includes a nod to the famous Big Rock Blue Marlin fishing tournament, which is Morehead City's biggest claim to fame, and one of the biggest, and most profitable, marlin fishing tournaments on the East Coast.) A combination of baseball newcomers proving their mettle and state-wide college players with aspirations to make it to the big leagues, taking in a Morehead City Marlins game is essentially a great way to watch the future greats of baseball get their start. This initial win would prove fortuitous, as during its inaugural season in 2010, the Marlins ending up being ranked 10th in the nation.
The team was essentially introduced to the North Carolina baseball scene in 2010, when the Marlins played the also newly-formed Outer Banks Daredevils on May 26th, 2010, with the Marlins winning 4 to 3. With an expansive and accommodating stadium, a talented group of players who are making their way to the big time, and plenty of home games to enjoy a local show of athletics, the Morehead City Marlins are clearly a home run for this small Inner Banks community.
The Morehead City Marlins may be a relatively new North Carolina Coastal Plains League baseball addition, but nevertheless, this local favorite team is making waves in a big way along the Crystal Coast.
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