Infield Soil Mix

Infield Soil Mix — Blonde Clay-Loam Blend for Baseball & Softball Diamonds

Our 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.

At a glance

What it's good for

• Baseball and softball infields, base paths, and warning tracks
• Pitcher's mounds and batter's boxes (where compaction matters most)
• Bocce courts, horseshoe pits, and shuffleboard surfaces
• Backyard ball diamonds and rec-league field maintenance

How much do I need?

A 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.

How Infield Soil Mix compares

• vs. Topsoil Loam: Topsoil is for growing grass. Infield Mix is engineered to NOT grow grass — it stays bare, packs firm, and sheds water. Don't substitute.
• vs. Mason Sand: Pure sand drains too fast and won't hold a spike print. Infield Mix has clay content that packs and stays.
• vs. Stone Dust: Stone dust is angular crushed fines (better for walkways). Infield Mix is rounded mineral soil engineered for athletic play.
• vs. Bocce Court Material (specialized): Many bocce courts use oyster flour or specialty surface mixes. Infield Mix is the budget-friendly alternative that plays well for backyard courts.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same dirt MLB fields use?
Same 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.

How thick should I lay infield mix?
1" 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.

Will grass grow in it?
Not well — that's the point. The clay-sand engineered blend resists turf invasion so infields stay bare and playable.

Can I use Infield Mix for a bocce court?
Yes — 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.

How much does a cubic yard weigh?
About 2,000–2,200 lbs per cubic yard.

Do you deliver in the Boston area?
Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.

Same-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver infield mix across Middlesex, Plymouth, Norfolk, and Suffolk County.

Pair with our mason sand for batter's box and pitcher's mound finish layers, or our dense pack ¾" to minus for the compacted base under outfield warning tracks.

Order today — the blonde infield mix that plays like the show.

• Same-day & next-day delivery available — weekends fill fast, order early.
• Curbside or on-property drop — let us know at checkout.
• Up to 6 yds per load for dense materials (gravel, soil, rock, sand) — mulch loads carry up to 10 yds. $100 flat rate, no minimum order.
• Job site delivery available — live load tickets and signed BOLs on request.
• Questions? Call (617) 645-0987 or see full delivery info →