tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Anyone have any insight to what's happening at baseball field? Not sure if I missed it there's a burn of construction going on at the field. They have ripped up all the grass but only put turf in could ground so far. Anyone know if our baseball field is going to turf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerOfDixieland 3,225 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 There was a regular letter sent out last week, no mention of any construction or facilities changes. There are a few really good coaching additions.... Hitchcock Field coming along for @AUGroundsCrew @AuburnBaseball pic.twitter.com/jYdSpvqeV9 — Precision Turf, LLC (@precision_turf) August 25, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubearcat 2,132 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I just read a blurb on Instagram that stated the foul ball areas will now be turf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUBwins 10,064 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Is there a benefit to doing that other than less grass to maintain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerOfDixieland 3,225 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Surfaces outside the foul lines are high traffic spots, particularly the halo around the plate. It is incredibly difficult to maintain the grass there and this would allow the grounds crew to focus on what really matters. A turf field makes an average defensive team really good, virtually overnight. But with Auburn being an agricultural institution I can't see us ever going that route. At least I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,360 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Call me crazy; but I think I'd actually like to see the switch to a turf field. From a statistical setting, teams play better defensively on turf. I don't think that was necessarily a problem for us last year, but it just seems like a lot of schools with turf fields are winning games and doing well. (Louisville, Vanderbilt, Texas Tech, Houston)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 6 hours ago, tigerbrotha12 said: Call me crazy; but I think I'd actually like to see the switch to a turf field. From a statistical setting, teams play better defensively on turf. I don't think that was necessarily a problem for us last year, but it just seems like a lot of schools with turf fields are winning games and doing well. (Louisville, Vanderbilt, Texas Tech, Houston)... Faster surface of course....turn singles into doubles perhaps. Any recent information on how modern turf affects injuries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brad_ATX 13,654 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 9 hours ago, tigerbrotha12 said: Call me crazy; but I think I'd actually like to see the switch to a turf field. From a statistical setting, teams play better defensively on turf. I don't think that was necessarily a problem for us last year, but it just seems like a lot of schools with turf fields are winning games and doing well. (Louisville, Vanderbilt, Texas Tech, Houston)... No thanks. I've been to a few Texas games and they have the fake turf field. It's just not baseball. Also, if you make it to Omaha, you play on natural grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeleagle 2,945 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I don't like it at all for baseball even if it is just for outfield. baseball was meant to play on natural grass Why did they feel the need to do this? I hope its not for cost reasons. after what's going on with our football team we are now spending way too much on football coaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,360 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Grass going down ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HitandRun5 28 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Gorgeous looking field, especially from the aerial shot. Question though, why does the sport turf extend onto the regular grass along the foul lines in LF & RF? It would seem more logical for the natural grass to run foul line to foul line and eliminate any potential seam or uneven transition in the field of play. I know it appears it is only a foot or so of sport turf in fair play, but just caught my eye. Fantastic job though by everyone involved. I know the players will appreciate it and it appears to be an unbelievable upgrade from the previous surface which I know was less than ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Freak 2,526 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I'm guessing so they dont have to paint foul lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, The Freak said: I'm guessing so they dont have to paint foul lines. Interesting point...foul lines look to be "built in" which if that is the case, might also make it easier to see where the ball hits on those close plays down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTexan 1 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 On 9/14/2017 at 11:35 AM, Brad_ATX said: No thanks. I've been to a few Texas games and they have the fake turf field. It's just not baseball. Also, if you make it to Omaha, you play on natural grass. I was looking forward to going to UT games when I moved to Austin. I thought I would enjoy them as much as Auburn due to the programs traditions, and I am also a UT fan. I agree with you, the game on grass is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitandRun5 28 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 On 9/24/2017 at 8:22 AM, AU64 said: Interesting point...foul lines look to be "built in" which if that is the case, might also make it easier to see where the ball hits on those close plays down the line. I don't know how it would make easier to see other than it being a brighter green. ID love to see an official answer, because I have never been it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 6 hours ago, HitandRun5 said: I don't know how it would make easier to see other than it being a brighter green. ID love to see an official answer, because I have never been it like that. I was thinking that chalked lines get wet, get worn, and are not sharp edged .....looks like the line would be more distinct and make it easier to see if the ball catches part of it....but that's just a guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitandRun5 28 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 15 hours ago, AU64 said: I was thinking that chalked lines get wet, get worn, and are not sharp edged .....looks like the line would be more distinct and make it easier to see if the ball catches part of it....but that's just a guess? I'm thinking it simply may be a mix up ......or maybe it has something to do with the transition/meshing together of the grass to turf......same here AU64....its just a guess/thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AUBwins 10,064 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I like the home plate area a lot better with the reno, than the Auburn Tigers ring around the home plate circle last year. I think it was the contrast in colors that bothered me. This new look is cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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