A state-of-the art baseball facility is in the making at Binghamton University. Construction has started and players who will be around to enjoy the new stadium are looking forward to when it's finished.

Like everyone else, Tommy Reifler couldn't believe the news that came eight months ago: A $60 million anonymous gift for a baseball stadium that is sure to transform his college experience.

"I wasn't too sure if it would happen or not, but once it came to fruition, I mean me and my teammates were all ecstatic and how it's come together is really awesome. I couldn't be more excited," said Reifler.

A sophomore at Binghamton, Reifler started five of eight games in his first season that was halted by COVID-19. A Long Island native, Reifler couldn't dream of playing anywhere else.

"I fell in love with it. The field’s awesome, the coaches are awesome, the academics are awesome. So there's really nothing not to like about this place."

With an extra season of eligibility, Reifler will be able to enjoy the new facility for two years.

"The players' lounge will be right on the field and behind is going to be batting tunnels, cages, and stuff like that."

In just a matter of weeks, the baseball stadium has become a construction zone with dirt piled high. Change is happening quickly, but Tommy is trying to contain his excitement.

"We know that the older guys might get a little jealous, but it is what it is," he said. "We're super excited. I mean we're going to have one of the nicest facilities in the nation. That's why we try not to get too excited until it's here."

But when it does get here, Tommy thinks it's a game-changer for the program.

"Binghamton is a known baseball school before this and because of this. So I think more kids getting recruited out of high school are really going to want to come here as their destination," he said.

The project is expected to be finished by spring 2022.