Mercer County Community College Baseball Infield Turf Installation | West Windsor, NJ
Mercer County Community College Baseball Infield Turf Installation | West Windsor, NJ
Location: West Windsor, NJ
Client: Mercer County Community College
Facility: Baseball Infield
Project Type: Natural Grass-to-Turf Conversion
Sports: Baseball
Surface: Synthetic Turf
Scope: Natural Grass Infield Conversion, Synthetic Turf Installation
Turf System: Synthetic turf system
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed synthetic turf installation for the baseball infield at Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, New Jersey.
The Client
Mercer County Community College’s Vikings baseball program has a history of national competition, including a runner-up finish in the 2017 National Junior College World Series. The team plays on the college’s West Windsor campus.
The Challenge
The college sought to improve access to its baseball infield after rain had disrupted practices and games. Converting the natural-grass infield to turf was an investment in the baseball program and the facility’s availability.
Construction Process
The project included conversion of the existing natural grass infield to a new synthetic turf infield.
Project Details
- Conversion of the natural-grass baseball infield
- Installation of a synthetic turf infield
Materials & Systems
- Synthetic turf system
Design Elements
- Baseball infield playing area
FAQs
Why does ball response matter when choosing baseball turf? The way a baseball rolls, hops, and bounces is a central consideration in selecting turf. An infield handles frequent ground balls and rapid changes in player movement, so its surface needs to be evaluated for those uses. Different field areas can have different playing requirements, and their transitions also matter. Keystone considers the turf construction and system configuration in relation to baseball play rather than choosing a material on visual appearance alone.
What should guide the selection of a synthetic turf system? The first question in turf selection is how the space will be used. An infield, a full competition field, and a training area do not necessarily place the same demands on a surface. Reviewing the intended sport, intensity of use, and desired playing characteristics helps narrow the appropriate systems. Keystone works through those requirements with the owner so the selected turf and installation scope fit the specific athletic application.