Baseball Turf

Options for Baseball Turf

When you have a popular facility for baseball or softball games and practices, minimizing wear and tear is easier when you make use of artificial baseball turf from Greatmats. Our products offer durability and a bright green look that’s ideal for either indoor or outdoor play.

Synthetic baseball turf reduces the amount of maintenance required versus natural grass, like mowing, watering, and fertilizing. Your facility can spend more time hosting games and practices and less time getting ready for them. And who doesn’t want to hear “play ball” more often during the summer?

Types of Artificial Turf for a Baseball Field

Greatmats offers multiple types of artificial turf for a baseball field or softball diamond.

• Indoor: Softball and baseball indoor turf typically requires the use of an adhesive.
  
• Outdoor: Outdoor turf is usually secured to the ground with the use of turf nails.
  
• With padding: When going over a firm surface, having a thin padded layer under the turf can make it more comfortable.

Where to Use Baseball Field Turf

Our baseball field turf is available in multiple configurations, making it versatile. You can use it in areas like:

• Indoor fields
  
• Outdoor fields
  
• Schools
  
• Sports centers
  
• Batting cages
  
• Indoor hitting facilities
  
• Indoor baseball practice facilities
  
• Outdoor practice areas
  
• Outdoor game fields

Benefits of Baseball Turf

Some of the primary benefits of using baseball turf from Greatmats include:

• Long-lasting design for repeated play
  
• Realistic performance and ball roll
  
• Available in large rolls for coverage at a good value
  
• Multiple colors available, including green that resembles natural grass
  
• Padded backing layers available
  
• Indoor or outdoor designs available
  
• Allows players to wear cleats or athletic shoes
  
• Requires no special maintenance or cleaning techniques

Baseball Turf Q&A

What is the best baseball turf?

The best baseball turfs are those that have a pile height that allows for a true ball roll and bounce, usually around 1/2 of an inch. When going over concrete or asphalt, you’ll want a turf for baseball that has an attached foam padding layer on the back.

What are the best batting cage turf options?

The best batting cage turf products are going to have excellent durability, as baseball players will stand in the same place repeatedly while taking swings. For added comfort and protection of the main indoor baseball turf you have, consider using a hitting mat in these areas.

What are the average dimensions of a turf T-ball field?

The average dimensions of a turf T-ball field are about 200 feet from the back of home plate to the outfield fence. The distance between bases usually is 55 feet. You’ll need around 36,000 square feet of baseball artificial turf to create the space inside the entire fence line, including in foul territory.

What is the cost of a turf baseball field?

The cost of a turf baseball field is up to $4 per square foot for synthetic baseball grass rolls. You could pay as little as $2.70 per square foot for some artificial turf baseball products. Youth baseball turfs are also suitable for girls’, women’s, or men’s softball and T-ball, offering high-quality materials for indoor or outdoor use.

What is the best turf for softball?

The best turf for softball needs to be able to provide an accurate roll and bounce of the softball. Many facilities will select rolls of turf flooring because they cover the area efficiently for a reasonable cost while minimizing the number of seams.