practice in wet weather

Why not try some water protectant spray like they use for leather boots. It may not work on the laces though.

How about the balls used in pitching machines.

Are'nt those usually pretty heavy to throw?

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Originally posted by JDsDad:
Has anybody run across a brand of baseball that stands up good in wet grass? I wish somebody would invent a spray that you could coat a leather baseball with that would repel water.

When the weather's wet, I use the baseball-sized dimpled ATEC pitching machine balls (bright orange and yellow). They are the standard weight and size and do not absorb water. They are also easy to see in low-light conditions early on in the season.

I use them both in the grass and on large spaces of asphalt and concrete (or in the street) to work on things like fielding. They bounce very true and are quite durable.

I also use low-bounce outdoor hockey balls to work with my infielders on staying down on the ball. They will absolutely stick to the ground, no matter how hard you throw them into the ground.

If they get only a little wet, throwing them in a bucket of kitty litter overnight works to take out the basic moisture. Means that you need to rotate the balls frequently and have a large supply.

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Originally posted by JDsDad:
Has anybody run across a brand of baseball that stands up good in wet grass?

Baden makes a wet weather baseball. You can pick them up through baseabll express. The cost/dozen is pretty reasonable and they are not much more expensive than other middle of the road practice baseballs.

Good luck and play hard!

It might take some running around...and take a little ingenuity with some rubber bands...and it certainly will infuriate some activists...and you would definitely run afowl of federal, state, and local laws...but take my word on it..nothing...nothing repels and sheds water better...





You can probably round up as many as you need in Eugene!

Gotwood, we live real close to Corvallis so it would'nt hurt our feelings at all if some Ducks took a little abuse


Chuck, Do those bb's have a leather cover? Do they hold up pretty good?