{"title":"Sports Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSports Materials — Field-Grade Soils \u0026amp; Surfacing for Baseball, Softball, and Recreation Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered surfaces for the games New England plays. Our Sports Materials collection covers infield mixes, warning track stone, and the specialty soils field crews and parks departments use to keep diamonds, fields, and rec spaces playable from opening day through the snow cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for: little league fields, high school and college diamonds, town parks, batting cages, and home practice setups. Bulk delivery across Plymouth, Norfolk, Middlesex, and Suffolk County, no minimum order, same-day or next-day on most stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blonde-infield-soil-mix","title":"Infield Soil Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfield Soil Mix — Blonde Clay-Loam Blend for Baseball \u0026amp; Softball Diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Blonde Infield Soil Mix is the engineered clay-loam-and-sand blend that little leagues, high schools, and town rec departments call for when it's time to refresh a diamond. It packs firm enough to hold a clean spike print, drains fast enough to play after a rain delay, and stays put when the wind kicks up. Same material works for backyard wiffle-ball diamonds, bocce courts, and dog-sport agility surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngineered blonde clay-loam-and-sand blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 sq ft at 3\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,000–2,200 lbs\/yd³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond mix, infield mix, baseball dirt, blonde infield, ball field soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaseball and softball infields, base paths, and warning tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitcher's mounds and batter's boxes (where compaction matters most)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBocce courts, horseshoe pits, and shuffleboard surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard ball diamonds and rec-league field maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard 90' Little League infield (the dirt portion) is roughly 9,500 sq ft. A 1\" top-dress refresh on that surface takes about 29 cubic yards. A backyard 60' diamond at 2\" runs about 14 cubic yards. Always grade and laser-level after spreading for proper drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Infield Soil Mix compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Topsoil Loam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topsoil is for growing grass. Infield Mix is engineered to NOT grow grass — it stays bare, packs firm, and sheds water. Don't substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Mason Sand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure sand drains too fast and won't hold a spike print. Infield Mix has clay content that packs and stays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Stone Dust:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone dust is angular crushed fines (better for walkways). Infield Mix is rounded mineral soil engineered for athletic play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Bocce Court Material (specialized):\u003c\/strong\u003e Many bocce courts use oyster flour or specialty surface mixes. Infield Mix is the budget-friendly alternative that plays well for backyard courts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same dirt MLB fields use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame product family. Pro fields use highly tuned proprietary mixes (often kiln-dried clay branded \"Mar Mound\" or similar). Our Blonde Infield Mix is the standard rec\/high-school grade — plays great, costs a fraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick should I lay infield mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\" top-dress for an existing infield refresh. 3–4\" for a new build over a compacted base. Always laser-level for proper grade — infields drain via slope, not via mix porosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill grass grow in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot well — that's the point. The clay-sand engineered blend resists turf invasion so infields stay bare and playable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Infield Mix for a bocce court?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's a budget-friendly choice for backyard courts. Compact firmly (use a vibratory plate or roller) and crown slightly for drainage. Pro courts use oyster flour or specialty surfaces; this is the next tier down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,000–2,200 lbs per cubic yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. 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