There are obvious benefits to synthetic turf when it comes to the creation of athletic fields. Not only is synthetic turf functional in all weather conditions, it also requires minimal watering. In fact, when you add weather conditions and wear to the equation an artificial turf field can be used up to three times more than a natural grass field. For these reasons and more, athletic venues all over the world have been switching to artificial turf. Not surprisingly, baseball fields are included on this list.
wear to the equation an artificial turf field can be used up to three times more than a natural grass field. For these reasons and more, athletic venues all over the world have been switching to artificial turf. Not surprisingly, baseball fields are included on this list.
Synthetic baseball turf has become a very popular choice in recent times. With advances in technology, AstroTurf has been able to make the playing experience on a synthetic grass infield seamless when compared to playing on natural grass. Mid-America Sports Construction has installed AstroTurf’s GameDay Grass™ Product on a variety of baseball fields to great effect.
This product also allows for not only the playing field but also baselines, batting boxes and dirt surfaces to be made of synthetic turf. The maintenance and upkeep of a synthetic baseball field are minimal. Teams are also able to take advantage of outdoor practice time in any weather conditions.
While some venues still prefer to compose their pitching mounds from natural earth compound, a majority of venues are switching to synthetic pitching mounds. They are doing so for many of the same reasons they have previously switched to synthetic turf infields, including the fact that there is zero to minimal upkeep. The synthetic pitching mounds that Mid-America Sports Construction installs have the option of a clay infilled strip. This strip allows for the natural feel that pitchers are used to from a mound.
There are other benefits to a synthetic pitching mound. Mid-America Sports Construction has installed mounds that are both stationary and transportable. The benefit of being removable is that the field can be used for other sports when necessary. Many athletic venues also need the accessibility of being used by different age levels, which means different pitching distances.
