Reply to "Henrico Getting State Tourneys, Turf Fields!"

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Midlo Dad posted:
Well, now that you say that, and re-reading the article more carefully, it DOES say that the football fields are being turfed, but no mention is made of the baseball fields in that regard.
I guess I should've known that they wouldn't spend that kind of money on baseball!

The only baseball field I know of that has a turf infield is Hooker Field in Martinsville, VA. The outfield is still natural turf. There may be others - I'm just not aware of them. Hooker Field is used by Martinsville HS, Patrick Henry Community College and the local summer collegiate team (Martinsville Mustangs). A major booster for the college team paid for the turf infield as I understand it.

Yes, the maintenance is far lower than natural turf, but the school system will have to plan for eventual replacement in 8-10 years.

10/20/1711:24 AM

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