Towson University Athletics is proud to announce exciting updates honoring individuals whose legacies embody excellence, community and the spirit of Tiger baseball. Thanks to the generosity of the Constance & Brooks Robinson Charitable Foundation, Inc. and alumni Mark ’93 and Jody ’93 Eber and the Eber Family Foundation, John B. Schuerholz Park will soon feature Brooks Robinson Field and the Eber Family Plaza.

The Robinson Family Foundation’s $1 million gift marks one of the largest single contributions in TU Athletics history. This investment supports the Campaign for Excellence, the department’s $12 million fundraising initiative fueling $40 million in capital projects designed to elevate the student-athlete experience. In recognition of this generosity, the playing field will be named Brooks Robinson Field, honoring former Baltimore Oriole and Baseball Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson and his family’s enduring commitment to education, leadership and teamwork.

The Eber Family Foundation has pledged $500,000 to the campaign. Mark Eber, a former TU baseball student-athlete and member of the 1988 East Coast Conference Championship team, and his wife Jody, have long championed the role of athletics in shaping young lives. In recognition of their leadership and generosity, the stadium’s main gathering area will be named Eber Family Plaza, a vibrant space for fans and families to connect before and after games.

Campaign for Excellence

Mark and Jody Eber share what inspired their support of the Towson Tigers and their belief in TU’s impact and promise.

"The Robinson and Eber families' generosity is helping to fuel the future of Towson University baseball,” says TU President Mark Ginsberg. “Their investments will not only transform our facilities but also elevate the experience of our talented student-athletes and faithful Tiger fans. We are honored to have their names forever etched alongside TU Athletics."

The Campaign for Excellence, launched in November 2024, supports a comprehensive vision to strengthen the student-athlete experience and elevate facilities across all 19 varsity sports. Phase I includes more than $28 million in enhancements focused on expanding and modernizing the Towson Center fieldhouse, with groundbreaking planned for spring 2026. To date, Towson Athletics has raised more than $3.3 million toward its $12 million goal, signaling strong momentum and support from the Tiger community.

“These gifts represent more than enhancements to our facilities—they celebrate the values of teamwork, perseverance and pride that define our program,” says Steve Eigenbrot, Ph.D., vice president for athletics. “We are deeply grateful to the Robinson family and the Ebers for their vision and generosity. Their leadership ensures that Towson Athletics will continue to thrive for generations to come.”

Construction and signage updates for Brooks Robinson Field and Eber Plaza are underway, with a dedication ceremony planned for the upcoming season.

“This is an extraordinary moment for our program,” says Matt Tyner, TU head baseball coach. “Brooks Robinson represents everything we strive to teach our student-athletes—excellence, humility and respect for the game. To play on a field that bears his name, and to welcome our community into a space made possible by the Eber family’s generosity, is humbling and inspiring. These investments will impact our players, our alumni and our fans for generations, and we are incredibly grateful for the belief the Robinson and Eber families have shown in Towson Baseball.”

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