Artificial Baseball Turf Fields

History of Artificial Grass in Baseball

Artificial grass is as American as baseball and apple pie. First developed in North Carolina in the 1960s, this baseball turf has revolutionized America’s favorite pastime.

Baseball artificial turf first came into the public eye in 1966 when it was installed in the Houston Astrodome, replacing the green painted dead grass and dirt that players had become accustomed to. Over the course of the late 60s and early 70s, turf replaced natural grass in pro stadiums in the cities of Cincinnati, Toronto, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.

Yet this first generation of turf was far from perfect. Early turf was much hotter than natural grass, and it didn’t provide the same cushion that it does today, leading many stadiums to switch back.

Fifty years later, the newest generation of turf is sweeping the MLB! Leading up to the 2020 season, the Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Miami Marlins all made the switch to turf — to the delight of players and staff. Each team has noticed considerable improvements in play, while their organizations stand to save millions.

Our Turf

For baseball fans the choice is simple. Sports turf offers a high performing, affordable solution to ball clubs across the US. Quality sports turf provides baseball players extra support during sprints, slides, jumps, and catches. By reducing strain on joints and muscles, our product dramatically lowers the risk of injury while still offering the same bounce and tread as natural grass.

Hybrid 59

AGL’s Hybrid 59 Sports Turf is perfect for outdoor fields. Hybrid 59 features a mix of mono filament and slit filament blades to give your field a lush look while protecting against everyday abuse. Its slit filament design minimizes infill migration, keeping maintenance costs low, while Hybrid 59’s mono filament makes your playing surface almost indistinguishable from real grass.

Safe

And artificial turf doesn’ just perform better, it’s safer too! An independent, five-year study of competitive high school football showed that, when compared to natural grass, artificial turf leads to 55% fewer neural injuries, 47% fewer cranial injuries, and 45% less time lost to long-term injuries — dramatically reducing liability for sports organizations!

MLB Teams With Turf

Diamondbacks

For years, Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall received complaints about the unreliable grass at Chase Field. The grass dried and hardened in the Arizona sun, leaving players frustrated at the ball’s high bounce and fast roll, while Arizona’s medical staff worried that patches of dead sod presented an increased risk of injury.

Converting to baseball turf has provided the Diamondbacks greater consistency, while Hall claims it’s saved the city of Phoenix over 16 million gallons of water!

Rangers

The Rangers decided to install synthetic turf after a comptwo year sports science study on the benefits of turf over natural grass. Rangers senior medical director, Jamie Reed, said, “I’m very confident this is going to be the best artificial playing surface in the game. It will be the safest for our players and for the fans.”

Though traditionalists may continue to scoff at the use of artificial grass, turf has been proven to better support the health and well being of players. Rangers Rob Matwick stands by his team’s decision to install sports turf commenting, “People might say baseball should be played on grass. I’d say it should be played on the best quality surface we could put our players on.”

Marlins

For years, one of the Marlins toughest operational challenges was keeping their grass alive. “Getting the natural-grass surface to grow was probably our most consistent challenge that we had,” said vice president Jeff King. “The big benefit for us is that [artificial grass] maintains a consistent playing surface that [is] safe for our players.”

Now the Marlins can enjoy high performance baseball without having to waste thousands on a mad science project to keep natural grass alive in an indoor stadium.

Batting Cages

AGL’s Performance Turf is perfect for indoor batting cages! It’s designed using tough polyethylene fibers and five millimeter foam padding. Our blades are less abrasive than traditional nylon or polypropylene carpets — allowing for smoother swings and a seamless batting experience!

Performance Turf’s foam padding protects the joints of baseball players when they swing for the fences, minimizing liability risks for you. This grass comes backed by a robust five year warranty and is available in customizable color options.

About Artificial Grass Liquidators

Artificial Grass Liquidators is bringing the turf life to homes and businesses across the country! We make buying turf easy, with dedicated showrooms located throughout the US.

AGL has over ten million square feet of turf in stock. Our inventory features products for every artificial turf need. From forested lawns to putting greens, and everything even in between, we have the right turf for every project and every budget — including America’s favorite pastime!

Our team is so confident in the quality of our product that we’ll ship free samples to anywhere in the US.

FAQ's

Is baseball turf safe for athletes?

Yes. Baseball turf prevents countless injuries. It offers athletes extra and support, minimizing strain on muscles, joints and tendons.

How much does baseball turf cost?

Prices vary. Artificial Grass Recyclers offers customers the best possible deals on baseball turf. We sell used sports turf starting as low as $0.39. If you’re interested in a robust warranty and longer product life, we have slightly more expensive options.