Baseball/Softball

AstroTurf to give University of Michigan baseball, softball stadiums new playing fields

October 18, 2013By

The University of Michigan has chosen AstroTurf to install new synthetic turf fields in both the baseball and softball stadiums as part of the facility upgrades to its Wilpon Baseball and Softball Complex. Site excavation is currently underway and each of the new artificial playing surfaces will be rolled out in the following weeks. The Wilpon Baseball and Softball Complex,... read more

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New synthetic baseball infield for Illinois State University

November 12, 2012By

In what has been its busiest year ever for college athletic field projects, St. Louis-based Byrne & Jones Sports has begun its seventh assignment: a synthetic baseball infield for Illinois State University (ISU).  Earlier this year, Byrne & Jones completed projects for Iowa State University, University of Missouri-Columbia, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, Eastern Illinois University and Southern... read more

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Rockin’ and Rollin’ in Memphis: Groundskeeper keeps major-league conditions at AAA ballpark

October 15, 2012By

Just a Mark McGuire home run from the sweaty blues bars of Beale Street in Memphis stands AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds. As the AAA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Redbirds proudly represent their iconic major league big brother in name and colors. Nestled deep in downtown Memphis, AutoZone Park is surrounded by historic buildings, relics... read more

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Construction to begin on MLB and Angels All-Star Complex for Anaheim youth

March 18, 2011By

Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the City of Anaheim will break ground today on the MLB and Angels All-Star Complex at Pioneer Park, leaving a lasting legacy for the youth of Anaheim. The project, which is a part of the “Going Beyond” charity and community service theme for the 2010 MLB All-Star Summer in Anaheim,... read more

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First-year Minor League field hits home run

September 5, 2009By

By: Cindy Grahl Greenwald AVON, OH — The City of Avon has grown from a farming community in north central Ohio into a progressive city with amenities without losing its small town charm. The Lake Erie Crushers players adjusted well to their new stadium and synthetic turf playing field and earned a spot in the Frontier League playoffs As part of... read more

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