Pioneer Athletics

Pioneer Athletics recently sponsored a Field Day put on by Pro’s Choice Sports Field Products. The event took place at WaterWorks Park in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Two days leading up to the event it rained and rained, leaving the baseball field quite wet and sloppy. The goal was to renovate the field using infield conditioner, so we had our work cut out for us considering the conditions.

In this video, Steve Ohnsman of Pro’s Choice explains what infield conditioner is, how it works and the process of renovating the field. He also explain the difference between calcined montmorillonite clay and vitrified clay. The attendees that day were put to work getting Pro’s Choice RED Infield Conditioner onto the field, spreading it out and working it into the soil. The conditioner will remain in the soil for years to come, absorbing moisture and later releasing the moisture as the field dries out.

The Pro’s Choice guys also rebuilt the pitcher’s mound, installing new mound clay and ensuring the proper slope from the mound towards home plate. We’ll be posting a video showing that process soon!

How do you maintain your baseball infields? Any tips or tricks you’d like to share?