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Infields All-Dirt or Grass

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dion Chamar Owens May 20, 2010. 14 Replies

Valdosta is trying to transform a softball field into a baseball field. Wondering what the pros and cons are for an all-dirt infield? Personally i've never played on on all-dirt. Just curious

 

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Jun 18, 2010
Dion Chamar Owens replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"Personally, I like an all-dirt infield, nonetheless, give it a shot anyway"
May 20, 2010
Noel Vazquez replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"Baseball isn't baseball unless it's played on a grass field. I've played on skin and feel it takes away from the psychological aspect of the game. Many players do not like an all red field. Green and red. Now you're talking."
May 19, 2010
Mike Greene replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"I coach on both all, an all dirt or skinned infield for our middle school and all grass for our high school. We are switching our dirt infield to grass this summer for several reasons. Here are the pros and cons of both from the Upstate of SC.…"
May 19, 2010
duane rawlings replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"we have all dirt infields here, with a river rock base, sand dirt and pumice on top. Rarely do we have to cancel games for rain as these fields absorb water extremely well. the mounds are all dirt and we do need to tarp them during rain storms and…"
May 19, 2010
Kip Gross replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"I think all fields for youth could be dirt. It would help players learn to field better for 1. There are or were a lot of all dirt fields in Japan and no problems at all and I will say the Japanese can catch it and throw it. Do what's best for…"
May 19, 2010
Cortney Fritz replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"Why would you get worse hops off all dirt than off any other grass infield? I don't like all dirt because baseball infields should be grass. But all dirt is easier to maintain and the cost would be significantly less. It's mostly a…"
May 19, 2010
Dave replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"I have played baseball on only one all dirt infield and liked the different aspect it gave to the game. I would suggest wood bat only due to the speed of the ball if playing baseball. If you have a permanent dirt mound how would you contain the…"
May 19, 2010
Moises David Lee Atkinson replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"FOLKS: I guess I am a "good" coach !! I get to our games 2-3 hrs beforehand and water the infield grass (lightly) and the dirt twice before our weekday games. As we find out in Little League -- there are many components to being a…"
May 19, 2010
steve hayward replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"Most coaches dont care about bad hops! if they did, they would water the infield before every game, grass at least stops the speed of the ball off the metal bat so that when the ball does take a bad hop it wont kill the infielder. The good coaches…"
May 19, 2010
James Morris replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"It just depends on what part of the country you live in. Northwest, south west, south east, ect. Here in Arizona, 90% of the infield area is all dirt with a few grass infields around the valley. The dirt infields give you much more versatilty…"
May 19, 2010
Moises David Lee Atkinson replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"FOLKS: We changed over to grass infields about 9 yrs ago -- except the T-Ball field/Softball field. It is a huge challenge and needs upkeep during the season and off-season. You will need a proper base and a well thought out irrigation system and…"
May 19, 2010
Bill Villalpando replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"The disadvantages are many however: Construction issues including; removal of stone dust/crushed stone, regrading, placement of suitable field soil/clay mix. Not sure what sort of underdrain system is in place, but for conversion to soil,…"
May 19, 2010
Matt Borges replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"All Dirt infields are gross"
May 19, 2010
russell dean richardson replied to Daniel Fowler's discussion Infields All-Dirt or Grass
"Other than cost I see no advantage to all-dirt."
May 19, 2010
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Infields All-Dirt or Grass

Valdosta is trying to transform a softball field into a baseball field. Wondering what the pros and cons are for an all-dirt infield? Personally i've never played on on all-dirt. Just curious
May 18, 2010
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Bats:
Both
Throws:
Right
Height:
5' 11"
Weight:
175
Position(s):
C, 2B, 3B, SS, OF
Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
Right side power average type approach
Left side Average type approach
I currently:
Play Baseball, Coach Baseball, Am a Hitting Instructor
Baseball Playing Experience:
High School
Baseball Coaching Experience:
High School
Softball Playing Experience:
None
Who is your favorite hitter and why?
Jason Heyward. Approach at the plate is with no fear and always has a plan when he steps in the box
Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
Tim Hudson
Additional Playing/Coaching Info (If applicable, include detailed info here such as - HS, College, Pro Leagues, Summer Leagues, Arm Speed, 60 Time, Catcher Pop Time, etc.):
2006 Puma Pre-season All-American HS, FB 85-87 Pop Time 1.98' 60 time 6.9

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At 2:46pm on May 13, 2010, Kyle Grucci said…
Welcome to CheckSwing, Daniel!

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At 10:01am on May 12, 2010, Bill Stanton said…
Daniel- Thanks for joining us at CheckSwing! Have a great time making new connections and talking baseball. Please invite any players and coaches that you know to join us as well. Enjoy!
 
 
 

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