Baseball Field Maintenance Handbook

Baseball Field
Maintenance Handbook
Bases
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Infield Maintenance
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Field Marking Equipment
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Accessories
Rounding the Bases
Pro Style Set
Pro Style Safety Base
Easy Slide Set
• Rust-resistant, nickel plated, triplereinforced steel anchor system and
stanchion pan with anchors and plugs
• All rubber construction minimizes
sliding injuries
• Revolutionary new base with sloped
wall design to help minimize sliding
injuries
• Tough pebble embossed, UV resistant
rubber top prevents metal spikes from
slippage or puncturing the surface of
the base - 15” x 15” x 3”
• “Pillar” construction provides vertical
stability and horizontal flexibility
• Molded all-rubber construction
• Base measures 15” x 15” x 3”
• Heavy-duty P.U. foam pad
Home Plate with Anchor
Waffle Home Plate
Wood Home Plate
• Official size, tough molded rubber with
beveled black border
• Durable, all-rubber construction
• Durable, all-rubber construction that
can be buried for permanent installation
• Fits same ground anchor as the Pro
Style Base Set & includes all hardware
• Constructed so plate can be buried
for permanent installation
• UV resistant to avoid deterioration
Base Plug - Orange
Bristol Anchor Plug
Base Anchor
• Close-fit design keeps plug from
dislodging, keeping dirt out of the
anchor
• Stop searching for the base anchor
with this bright bristle anchor plug
• Secures bases in place
• Highly visible optic orange color
• Heavy-gauge steel construction
• Maintenance machines can mow over
plugs with minimal damage to bristle
From Pitching Mound to Home Plate
3-Spike
Step Down
4-Way
• Reinforced threaded steel spike
fixtures
• Two-level molded construction prevents
uneven holes in front of rubber
• Three nickel-plated steel spikes
• Buries for permanent installation
• Heavy duty four-sided construction
insures flat surface can be rotated for
many years of use
• Heavy duty UV resistant rubber
construction
• Heavy duty UV resistant rubber
construction
Mound Bricks
Mound Clay
• Easy to install
• Eliminate problems by providing
excellent footing for players while
enhancing their performance
• Extremely Durable
• Provides great stability and performance
for mounds and batters box
• Reduce field maintenance and receive
outstanding durability from high
performance clay
• Easy to install and great for repairs
Mound Slope Gauge
• Makes building and maintaining
your baseball mound simple
• Includes metal ruler for measuring
mound slope drops
• Alignment gauge made of one-piece,
heavy-duty aluminum
• Two support rods included, one of which
is adjustable for leveling the gauge
• Bubble level (included) attaches
for proper leveling
• Heavy duty UV resistant rubber
construction
Go for the Fences
Color Guard
Topper
Outfield Distance Markers
• Covers the sharp edges of chain
link fences to help protect players
• Rounded tubing material reduces
the possibility of injury from sharp
tops of chainlink fence
• Constructed of 13 oz. vinyl coated
polyester
• Extremely durable! UV stabilized
to eliminate fading
• 5-year limited warranty
• Heavy-duty polyethylene withstands
the elements, retains its shape
and remains flexible even in low
temperatures
• Easy installation; nylon fasteners
included
• Adds a professional look to parks
and fields
• Bottom Color Guard available to
cover fence bottoms
• Split the tubing along one side and
snap over the top of your fence. After
applying, tie down securely about
every 20 ft. with plastic ties
• Highly visible colors
• Fence slats available in 150’ rolls
to enhance field borders and add
a decorative effect
• Available in Yellow, Red, Blue, Green,
Orange and White
• Background colors available in Forest
Green, Red, Yellow, Royal Blue, Gray,
Tan, Navy Blue, Black, Kelly Green
and Orange
• Numbers available in White, Yellow,
Black and Blue
• Sizes available in 38”H x 56” L with
24” numbers or 27” H x 36” L with 14”
numbers
• Square banner with white baseball/red
stitches also available
• Available pre-slit for easier installation
• Available in black or yellow
Standard Windscreens
• Reduces wind, distractions and glare
• Gives a polished appearance to
baseball fields, tennis courts and
other athletics areas
• Open mesh style cuts down wind
gusts and improves ball visibility
Enhance the Look of Your
Facilities with Customized
Windscreens
Go beyond showing the name and colors
of your facility, Brand it. With Pioneer's
windscreens you can choose between
open mesh to cut down on wind gusts
and improve ball visibility, or closed mesh
to enhance privacy while significantly
reducing wind gusts. The options are
endless on application, material, colors
and sizes.
Materials
• Polypropylene: 100% woven polypropylene. Both open and closed mesh available
in Dark Green or Black.
• PVC: Vinyl coated polyester. Available in open mesh in the following colors: Forest Green,
Kelly Green, Yellow, Royal Blue, Carolina Blue, Slate Blue, Navy Blue, Burgundy, Red,
Purple, Orange, Brown, Tan, Black, Gray or White.
• Royale: Heavy duty vinyl-coated polyester with heat-sealed reinforced hems. Open mesh
available in Dark Green, Black, Navy Blue or Royal Blue and Closed Mesh available in Dark
Green or Black.
Chalk it up to Experience
Line-Pro®
• 50 lb. unit is versatile enough to stripe
Baseball Fields, Football Fields, Soccer
Fields and Recreation Areas
• Provides a high quality 2” or 4” line
• Body design is a wedge shape to ensure
a constant flow of chalk to the bottom
of the liner
Aerosol Attachment
• Fingertip control allows you to adjust
the thickness of your line and control
the shut-off of chalk
• 10” rubber diamond-tread wheels provide
minimum rolling resistance
• Other sizes available
• Allows you to perform two jobs with one
machine - saving time
• Four 20 oz. can storage for additional
striping
• Fully adjustable for 2” or 4” line
Streamliners 35lb. & 70lb.
• Professional grade dry line markers
• Durable - made for years of use
• Works well in any weather
• Provides high quality 2” or 4” line
• Semi-transparent hopper cover makes
for easy viewing of chalk levels inside
of the unit’s hopper
• Retractable handle makes the unit fit
into any on-field storage box that
is 30" high or higher
Crystalline Marble
Batters Box Template
• Premium field marking chalk made
from crystalline marble dust
• Made of 1” square galvanized steel
• For use with Streamliner or Line-Pro
Dry Line Markers
• Environmentally friendly
• Brilliant white
• Adjustable for 3’ x 6’ (youth league)
and 3’ x 7’ (softball) shown above
• Line up markers ensure proper
positioning on either side of home
plate
• Other sizes available
Protect for your Masterpiece
Turf Gro Blankets
• Helps accelerate seed germination
allowing athletic fields to recover
quicker from high usage
• Helps protect turf, promoting stronger
and healthier root growth
• Made of high strength, lightweight
polypropylene fabric
Weighted Mound Covers
• Helps to minimize damage from
winterkill, wind and insects
• Heavyweight pitchers mound and
home plate covers
• Extends growing season allowing
for earlier green-up of sports fields
• Weighted in the hem to stay in place
• Available in standard 2 oz. or premium
3.2 oz. /sq. ft.
• Durable 18 oz./sq. yd. fabric
• Requires no sandbags or stakes
• Includes storage bag
Full Infield Covers
Spot Infield Covers
Infield Protector Mats
• Protects full infield from multiple forms
of punishment
• Protect mound, home plate and bases
from rain
• Helps protect turf during batting
practice
• High-strength, long-lasting, reinforced
PVC and polyethylene fabrics with pull
handles
• Lightweight and easy to handle
• Heavy-duty mesh for use in front
of batting cage and other high-wear
areas
• Water proof and rot-resistant
• Available in 7 oz. Silver/White or 18 oz.
Forest Green and Royal Blue vinyl other colors available, call for details
• Sandbag anchors or 9” stakes available
• Includes stakes
Pitching Mat
Home Plate Mat
On Deck Mat
• 6’ x 12’ mat helps reduce field
maintenance at the pitchers mound
• 6’ x 12’ helps protect field during
batting practice
• Durable 6’ circular mat helps prevent
pivoting cleats
• The fabric used in the major leagues
The Tools of the Trade
Rain Train 2
• Part and full-circle sprinkler with robust
turbine drive
• Automatic shut-off once sprinkler
reaches the spike
• Speed control for easy water adjustment
Drag Mat
• Smooths rough, upturned infield dirt
between innings & games
• Tough, flex-steel construction
• Includes a pull rope and comfortable
wooden handle
• On/Off valve allows you to shut the unit
off while keeping hose pressurized
• Economical irrigation solution for athletic
fields, parks, cemeteries and other large
area projects
• Sizes: 3' x 5’ and 6' x 6'
• Custom sizes available
Field Rake
Rain Check
Hot Shot
• Designed to the specifications of
professional baseball ground crews
• Converts muddy, soft ground to a firm,
stable surface
• Considered by the Pro’s to be one
of the best nozzles available
• Quality rake made of solid aluminum
for durability
• Absorbs 500% more water than clay
• Super heavy-duty construction
• 80% less labor and storage
requirements than clay
• Fully adjustable flow control from
a strong jet stream to a mist
• Blends into your playing field
• Quick on/off setting, for use on
1” hoses only
• Features a large 36” blade with leveling
edge
• Extended striking edge engineered
specifically for grading
Drag Broom
• Heavy-duty aluminum construction
• Two rows of bristles, to adjust broom’s
stiffness
• Foam covered “A” frame aluminum
handle
• 7’ ft. head
• Biodegradable, all-natural ingredients
Soil Master
Rapid Dry
• Provides maximum drainage of
rainwater on your athletic fields
• Specifically designed to absorb infield
puddles
• Creates a capillary system which
absorbs large amounts of water quickly
• Small baked granular particles that
increase absorption and insure
durability providing firm footing
• The heat treated particles won’t blow
away in heavy wind
• Reduces field costs dramatically
by providing years of performance
• Improves soil consistency and helps
reduce compaction
• Won’t cake, harden or become slippery
Custom Field Stencils and MAX Aerosol
It's Not Just a Stencil, It's Your Team's Identity. Pioneer Can Help.
Some people call it a logo or a team mascot mark. We have
the resources to help you make it much more than that.
When you choose Pioneer, you get athletic stencils as rugged
as an all-conference defensive line, with the toughness of 60 mil.
Polyethylene plastic, 20 mil. Poly-Tuff and a variety of other
materials to suit needs and budget. The latest stencil technology
is at your disposal, so adding your logo or mascot is easier and
more affordable than
ever before. Just as importantly, finished products are lightweight enough for one person to handle, made with fewer
pieces pre-marked for quick assembly and easy to clean.
It all adds up to years of use and satisfaction.
Make your field the twelfth, most colorful member of the team.
Give it distinction and class. Order your custom stencils today.
MAX Aerosol
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The Patented Max Formula comes
with Max Convenience
The solution for those who want an unbeatable white
aerosol paint, Max Aerosol delivers:
The brilliance of Max, the convenience of an aerosol
Premium pigment and rich formulation for more prime hiding
Premium Aerosol Striper
• Striper specifically designed to use
with MAX™ and PVIP™ paint cans
• Sturdy, premium quality metal
construction
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• 8" pneumatic wheels deliver years
of dependable service and smooth
lines even rolling over rough terrain
• Stripe width adjusts in seconds
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• Large storage area for extra paint cans
keeps you from running to the sidelines
for refills
• Convenient handlebar paint control