Baseball – What’s the dirt?

I’m sure many are anxious about the new baseball season starting next week (go Dodgers!). Ever wondered what the dirt they use is made out of? Interestingly enough, the thought never crossed my mind until I stumbled across this article on About.com.

Definitely a neat read: Drainage is important for an infield skin, but not the way you might think. The clay content of infield mix does not let water percolate through it; instead the field is built with a slight slope, less than 1°, to direct rainwater off to the side.

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