Avid Miami fan George Light donated money for the field's construction. Mark Light Field is named for George Light's son, Mark Light, who died of muscular dystrophy. Following a $3.9 million contribution by New York Yankees All-Star Alex Rodriguez, the facility was renovated in 2007-2009 and renamed.
In 2010, the Hurricanes ranked 20th in Division Icollege baseball in attendance, averaging 3,097 per home game.