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How to Keep Your Baseball Field Dry

Looking for a way to help your field quickly rebound after rain? Southern Athletic Field’s Sure Dry field material has helped field managers across the country to keep baseball games on schedule. Composed of calcined clay native to the north Mississippi area, the fine sand-size gradation prevents muddy and slick spots on the mound or around the bases, making your infield game ready without having to wait too long.

 

Rain is one of the most common reasons for baseball game cancellations and stoppages. While coaches will continue playing in light rain, slick conditions and standing water make it unsafe to go on with the game. Apart from rainouts being disappointing for the players and fans, schools and community leagues also lose the opportunity to raise funds through the sale of tickets and concessions.

 

3 Ways SAF’s Sure Dry Prevents Rainouts

 

The popular SAF product is available in 50 lb. bags, bulk, or 2,000 lb. super sacks to suit your facility’s requirements. Here’s why coaches and groundskeepers trust and depend on it.

 

  • Hundreds of pores in the calcined clay provide a faster rate of absorption

 

  • Additionally, the breathable texture traps wind to help dry the area quickly

 

  • Fine sand-size gradation assures maximum surface area exposure

 

Note: Use sparingly to reduce slick areas created during rain.

 

More Tips to Prevent Waterlogging on Your Field

 

  • Ensure proper infield drainage: Ideally, the pitcher’s mound should be the highest point with the rest of the area sloping away from it.

 

  • Maintain an even surface: This means using correct nail drag techniques to remove high spots and fill in low ones caused by the pounding of the ball and cleats. We highly recommend dragging the field before a rain event.

 

  • Prevent lip buildup along the edges of your turf: It stops water from easily flowing off the field.

 

  • Use balanced infield soil: Having the right ratio of medium to coarse sand and silt to clay makes all the difference when it comes to preventing waterlogging. Using a good quality top dressing is also beneficial as it dries quicker compared to exposed soil.

 

Find a range of high-performance playing and field equipment for your team and facility at Richardson Athletics. Browse through our inventory of field materials to see your options and place an order online through our secure site.

 

Need help? Call our specialists at 800-895-2902 to discuss your requirements. We can also offer expert guidance to help with your purchase.

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