A lot was never done right. Tim Moore, field coordinator for the Department of Park and Planning, says baseball fields should last at least 20 years. However, James Song, project manager for construction of the new Blair s fields, denied any improper construction and said problems with the fields result from a lack of maintenance.
Many experts agree that poor conditions warranted reconstruction from the start.
Three kids were hurt the first week with sprained ankles. According to Moore, soil with rubble and construction debris was used to fill the baseball field, resulting in settling and compaction that led to the uneven surface. But if anyone s to blame, it should be the contractors who did not meet the specifications. Over time, the bad fill has resulted in sloping surfaces unfit for baseball. The field undulates.