Field Specifications Field Specifications Print The responsibility for the upkeep of the fields at a local Little League program belongs to the local league board of directors. In many areas, the local league has an agreement with a municipality to maintain the fields. Generally, the distance between base paths on fields for 12-year-olds and below in baseball and in all divisions of softball is 60 feet. A local Little League board of directors may opt to use a 50-foot diamond in the Tee Ball divisions. The distance in all divisions of baseball for 13-year-olds, is up to 90 feet, with a local league option to shorten the distance to 75 feet for Junior League Baseball and 70 feet for Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division for regular season play. The pitching distance for divisions of baseball for the Major Division and below is 46 feet. Pitching distance for divisions of baseball for Junior and Senior League Divisions is 60 feet, 6 inches, with a local league option to shorten the distance to 54 feet for Junior League Baseball and 50 feet for Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division for regular season play.

The pitching distance for the different divisions of softball are as follows: Minor League: 35 feet; Little League (Majors): 40 feet; Junior and Senior League: 43 feet. Distance from the back of home plate to the outfield fence is a local league option, but the following distances are recommended: baseball, Major Division and below, 200 feet; Intermediate (50/70) Baseball is 200 feet and Junior and Senior League Divisions, is 300 feet. See playing rules for tournament distances. For girls softball, all divisions, 200 feet. All dugouts must be protected by a fence or screen. Lights, if used, must meet the minimum standards required by Little League. Standards are published in the Operating Manual. Selection of fields for Tournament Play is solely the responsibility of the District Administrator(s) for levels below regional. Contact your regional headquarters if you have further questions. Quick Links Baseball Field Dimensions for Little League, Softball, Youth Leagues Second (base) Third (base) These three bases are square white bags that are secured to the ground. They are safe havens for offensive players trying to make the difficult journey from home and back to home.

The distance between bases is 60 feet in most softball leagues and for Little League baseball. By the time players reach high school, they find the same field dimensions as Major Leaguers: 90 feet between bases. Diagram 1: The Major League baseball field 2. The rubber (officially, the "pitcher's plate") It's on top of a mound of dirt almost in the middle of the diamond, i.e., the area outlined by the four bases. The pitcher has to have one foot touching the rubber when he delivers the ball to his opponent, the batter . In Little League baseball, the distance from the rubber to home plate is 46 feet. For high school, college, youth and professional leagues, the dimension is 60 feet, 6 inches. In softball, it ranges from 35 to 53 feet, depending on the league. 3. Two straight white lines (the foul lines) They extend from the outside edges of home plate, touching the outside edges of, respectively, first and third bases. Each line continues a lot farther, until it finally hits the wall that encloses the entire field. A tall pole marks the spot where each one meets the wall.

Major League Baseball rules don't dictate the wall's dimensions or shape, so each baseball park has unique characteristics. As long as both lines are longer than a certain minimum, they can be—and usually are—of different lengths.The distance from each pole to home plate must be at least 325 feet. At the halfway point between the poles, the fence or wall must be at least 400 feet from home. These two rules apply only to fields built after 1957--some older ones are smaller. The lines and the poles divide the field into fair and foul territories, which is of the utmost importance, because they have a lot to say about whether a baseball that is hit becomes a fair ball (maybe good for the offense) or a foul ball (almost never good for the offense). The following pages, using these dimensions and markings as a starting point, describe fair and foul territories and balls. By Steven Ellis , former pro pitcher ATTENTION PITCHERS: One of the big misconceptions in baseball is that playing the game keeps you in shape to pitch. I wish that was true. It's not. To get to the next level, preparation matters. Big league pitchers spend far more time preparing to pitch than actually pitching.

If you believe adding velocity could be critical to your success, check out my proven programs for pitchers of all ages . Looking for information on what little league baseball pitching distance is? It's always a good idea to double check with your little league baseball coach or call the league office to make sure you're practicing and pitching from the right baseball pitching distance, but the official little league baseball pitching distance between the point of home plate and the front (near) side of the pitcher's rubber is 46 feet. That's about 14 feet, 6 inches shorter than standard baseball pitching distance on a regulation field; standard pitching distance is 60 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, the pitcher's mound is raised by a gradual slope to an elevation of 6 inches above the level of home plate and the base paths. The little league baseball pitcher's rubber is 4 inches wide by 18 inches long.

Here are some additional pitching distances: Little League pitching distance - 46 feet Pony League pitching distance - 54 feet Babe Ruth league pitching distance - 60 feet, 6 inches High school pitching distance - 60 feet, 6 inches College pitching distance - 60 feet, 6 inches Professional pitching distance - 60 feet, 6 inches Get my pitching velocity program One of the big misconceptions in baseball is that playing the game keeps you in shape to pitch. I wish that was true. It's not. To get to the next level, preparation matters. Big league pitchers spend far more time preparing to pitch than actually pitching. Baseball Field Dimensions Better Fields Make Better Players Baseball Field Dimensions on June 13, 2008 Baseball Field Dimensions, Diagrams, Layouts, Measurements Here is a resource of Baseball & Softball Field dimensions for you to download. Click on the link below to download .pdf. High resolution printing for planning purposes. All files about 150 kb. Use our Free Quote form to start the free consultation process.

Baseball and Softball backstop diagrams and measurements (pdf 208 kb) Mapping It Out: A Baseball Field’s Dimensions Is it the Babe Ruths, the raging competition or the beautiful weather that brings you to the field every spring? All three deserve some credit. But, there wouldn’t be a game to watch without a playing field. Sometimes the hard work and behind the scenes makeup gets overlooked. In 1845, Alexander Cartwright and Daniel Adams, the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club leaders, devised the first set of rules for the game that has had fans everywhere buying “peanuts and crackerjacks” and rooting. Today, the field dimensions may have changed a little, but the field they play on is still a diamond. Think, before the possibility of homeruns exists; the field must be created using specific dimensions. However, professional baseball fields are built using a different set of dimensions than the little leagues. Professional Field Dimensions High school, college and professional teams use the professional field dimensions for everything from the pitchers mound to the catchers box.

Although the outfield varies in size, the infield measurements are the identical: Free Download of high school, college baseball field dimensions The Baseball Diamond Here you can find the infield baseball dimensions for regulation baseball and description of outfield. Outfields are not uniform throughout. • Infield is a 90-foot square • Outfield is the space between the two foul poles/lines Home Plate The dimensions and the regulations are given for distances between home and the bases, and the foul lines in the outfield. • A 17 x 17 inch plate that sets at the center of a 26-foot diameter, making up the home plate area. ( ) From here, players must cover a 90-foot sprint to reach each consecutive base. • Starting from home plate, foul lines must extend at least 325 feet to where a pole marker stands. These poles can be set farther, but the minimum must be met. At the pole’s halfway point, the wall or fence must be 400 feet from home plate (official rules.org). Bases Here you can find the regulation distance between bases and their size. • 90 feet apart There is a set size of the box and specified distance from home plate.

• 4ft x 6ft • 6 inches from home plate Umpire Box The professional dimensions of the umpire box. • 43 inches by 8 feet Pitcher’s Mound Regulation pitcher mound dimensions and location is described. • First of all, a pitcher’s mound, which is a 24 -by-6 inch pitching rubber, lies at the center of every baseball diamond. This mound, which has a diameter of 18 feet, must be 10-and-a-half inches above the height of home plate. Home plate is 60 feet, 6 inches away. The Babe Ruth League (named after the famous player himself) for ages ranging from 13 to 18. And its Cal Ripken division is specifically for players in the 4-12-year-old category.

The 16-18-year-old division plays on regulation fields, but Babe Ruth breaks down into several other teams formed in the Babe Ruth League: • Bambino Buddy (5-20) For physically or mentally challenged • Cal Ripken (4-12) Major 70, Major 60, Minor, Rookie (7-8 year olds) and T-ball • Babe Ruth (13-15) Baseball Field Layout and Construction Support Baseball Field Layout and Construction The following page answers many questions about baseball field layouts including field dimensions, contstruction tips, and materials necessary for building a baseball field. "The ball field itself is a mystic creation, the Stonehenge of America." - Roger Kahn in A Season in the Sun (1997) Baseball Field Layout and Construction (1) by Grady L. Miller (2) Copyrighted by the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Properly laid out and constructed baseball fields are paramount to the game. Whether you are a parks and recreation type, work for a local school system, or just want your own regulation backyard baseball field, knowing a few basics is necessary before you can build your own field.

The following instructions are designed to help set up a field from a relatively level, open area of ground. In addition to the field set-up requirements, keep in mind that to have a quality turfgrass playing surface, sports fields must have the following: 1. adequate water drainage 2. properly designed, installed and maintained irrigation systems 3. a sound maintenance program to address turf and clay conditions 4. the necessary field equipment (bases, pitching rubber) and surrounding structures such as fences. Baseball and softball are the only major sports that are played on fields that have both turf and exposed soil for a playing surface. Since about 66% of the game is played on the infield, "skinned" areas should receive as much attention as the turf areas. The concept of clay management is similar to turf management in that it is difficult to write a maintenance program for all infield skinned areas due to diversity among infield soils. One thing that does not change though, is the basic layout. Figure 1. Baseball Infield Dimensions ( click here for a full size image of Figure 1. ) The following list is a basic 13-step program for laying out a baseball field (Figure 1).

If you can follow these basic 13 steps, you can build your own field of dreams. In addition to the steps, a few tips and suggestions were also included. A few basic tools such as shovels, rakes, a couple of measuring tapes, a small sledge hammer, a tamp or roller as well as some supplies such as stakes, string, paint (inverted aerosol spray cans), pitching rubber, bases, and home plate are needed to complete this project. Power tools and some extra hands will make the project go much faster. Basic Baseball Field Layout 1. Start with a flat, open area. If some elevation is on-site, it should be in the infield area. Ideally, the open area has a good, dense stand of turf or with a little help one can be rejuvenated. If that is not the case, plan a turf management program to coincide with the construction of your ball field. It is helpful to mark out the components of an infield with paint as outlined below to visualize the field before you actually start removing turf. 2. Placement of home plate determines layout of the field. Be sure to plan for some type of backstop to contain stray pitches and to protect fans from tipped balls.

If it is truly a backyard field and fans behind the batters box are not likely, planting shrubs about 60 feet (minimum required for high school and college fields) behind home plate may prevent errant balls from rolling too far away from the field. 3. Using the apex of home plate (back corner), cut out turf in a 13-foot radius. 4. The next step is to locate second base. Measure from the back tip of home plate to a distance of 127 feet and 3 3/8 inches (see Table 2 for distance between bases for other leagues). Mark with a wooden stake. When installing base pads, this will be the center of second base. 5. With the tape measure still in place, it is easiest to go ahead and mark the location of the pitching rubber at this time. The placement can be marked by measuring from the back tip of home plate along a string stretched to second base. The pitching rubber should be at 60 feet 6 inches. 6. The easiest way to find first and third base is to use two tape measures. Stretch one tape from second base stake toward the first base line and the second tape from the back tip of home plate toward first base area.

The point where the two tapes cross at the 90-foot mark is the back corner of the bases. Repeat this step to find third base. A baseball diamond is actually a 90-foot square. 7. First and third base fit within the square, but second base is measured to the center of the bag. Improperly placed second base is one of the most common mistakes made when setting up a baseball field. 8. To make a "slide area" around the bases, cut out turf around bases by measuring a 13-foot radius within the 90-foot square. You can leave the base paths grassed if you like, or you can turn them into skinned base paths. 9. Next, turn your attention to the pitcher's mound. The diameter of a pitcher's mound clay is 18 feet, with 10 feet from the front of the rubber, toward home plate and 8 feet from the back of the rubber. 10. The top of the mound consists of a plateau that is 5 feet wide. 11. A regulation pitcher's mound is 10 ï¿½ inches high (compared to surface level of home plate).

Miscalculation of the pitcher's mound height is probably the second most common error in setting up a baseball field. A transit or field level is best for setting the height, but in a pinch, other methods my also work. I once saw a guy peering through a cheap scope clamped to a carpenter's level on a makeshift tripod. Another option is to use your stakes with taut string and a ruler. A standard pitcher's rubber is 24 inches by 6 inches. 12. Building a pitcher's mound is as much an art as it is a science. Build the mound from ground up, 1 inch at a time keeping in mind the mound's slope (see next step). As you add each layer, tamp or roll the soil. 13. Beginning 12 inches in front of the pitcher's rubber and measuring toward home plate, for every one foot of distance the slope will fall one inch (until the slope meets ground level). Figure 2. Batting Area Detail ( click here for a full size image of Figure 3.

) The mix used to build the pitcher's landing area (and often the batter's box and catcher's box) should have a significant concentration of clay to provide the necessary stability to resist degradation from increased traffic. A good material will be about 40% sand, 20% silt, and 40% clay. If necessary, you can mix individual components together. Just be sure that individual components are evenly distributed throughout the material. A quality infield material will have a lower concentration of clay than the pitcher's mound. The infield skin should be moist and firm, not hard and baked dry. To achieve firmness, an infield mix should not be too sandy. An infield mix with greater than 75% sand causes unstable footing for ballplayers and increases infield skin maintenance problems. A sandy infield will create low spots more quickly and is more likely to create lips at the infield skin/turf interface. Ideally, the infield mix should be between 50% and 75% sand and 25% to 50% clay and silt.

A combination that has been successfully used is a 60% sand, 20% silt, 20% clay base mix (sandy clay loam to sandy loam). The silt and clay give the mix firmness. If the mix contains too much silt and clay, compaction and hardness become a problem. Well, now you have your field of dreams. If you have some big hitters, you may want to erect your outfield fence. This distance varies with the level of play. Confer with League Officials for data listed and recommended placement of outfield fences. Refer to Table 2 for a summary of base, pitching rubber, and outfield wall distances. Tables Table 1. Suggested Tool and Supplies for Building a Baseball Field Tool and Supply List 3 Ways to Set up a Baseball Diamond - wikiHow Setting Up a Regulation Diamond for Adults 1 Choose an ideal area for your baseball field. Pick a spot that’s level and free of obstructions. If any part of the ground rises slightly above the rest, plan to make this your infield. If possible, select an area where strong, dense grass already grows for proper turf.

[1] Although the infield’s measurements are standardized, the size and shape of the outfield may vary from field to field. To have a total distance of 400 feet from home plate to the backend of outfield, you will need an open field of roughly 195,000 square feet. [2] If you’re constructing a baseball field for official play (as opposed to one for neighborhood pickup games) and no ideal patches of turf are available, choose one where the grass can be easily nurtured back to health. If no such area exists, hire a professional landscapist to plant adequate turf. To maintain quality, install both an irrigation and drainage system if your field is for official play. 2 Set up home plate. Determine where “home” will be. Position your plate. Face the flat portion of the plate toward the field so that the back corner points away from it. For official play, plan to remove the grass surrounding home plate. Once you’ve positioned your plate, measure a 13-foot circle encompassing it, with the back corner of the plate as its center. Use spray-paint to trace the circle of turf to be removed later. [3] 3 Determine the location of second base.

Begin your measurement from the back corner of home plate. From there, extend your tape measure straight forward from home plate into the infield. Measure a distance of a 127 feet and 3 3/8 inches (38.795 meters). Mark this measurement with a stake in the ground. [4] If you’re only setting up a diamond for a friendly neighborhood game, go ahead and place your second base down now, with the mark from your stake as its center. 4 Find your pitcher’s mound. After you’ve marked second base, keep your tape measure fully extended. Slowly retract your tape measure until you’re 60 feet and 6 inches away from home plate. Stake the ground here to mark where the front of your pitcher’s rubber will be. [5] For a temporary field, go ahead and place your pitcher’s rubber now, with the front of the rubber centered at the mark you’ve just made in the ground. Position the rubber so that it’s parallel to the front of home plate. For a permanent field to be used for official play, plan to create a pitcher’s mound.

Once you’ve marked where the front of the rubber will be, continue to slowly retract the tape measure toward home plate by another 18 inches. Stake the ground here to mark the center of your mound. With this mark as your center, measure an 18-foot circle surrounding it. Use spray-paint to trace the area for later turf-removal and/or added soil to elevate the mound. [6] 5 Locate first and third base. To find each base, use two tape measures. Begin one measurement from the back tip of home plate. Start the other from the center of second base. Extend each tape measure in the direction of either first or third base until they both read 90 feet. Stake the ground where the two tape measures meet. [7] . To set up a diamond right away for immediate play, set the bases down now with the back corners of each (the ones pointing away from the infield) positioned at the marks you’ve just made in the ground. For a professional field, use spray-paint to trace all of the baselines from stake to stake for turf-removal.

Also measure and trace a 13-foot radius around each base within the square created by the baselines for the players’ slide areas. Method Setting Up a Diamond for Little League 1 Choose an ideal area for your baseball field. Pick a spot that’s level and free of obstructions. If any part of the ground rises slightly above the rest, plan to make this your infield. If possible, select an area where strong, dense grass already grows for proper turf. [8] Although the infield’s measurements are standardized, the size and shape of the outfield may vary from field to field. To have a total distance of 200 feet from home plate to the backend of outfield, you will need an open field of roughly 60,000 square feet. [9] If you’re constructing a baseball field for official play (as opposed to one for neighborhood pickup games) and no ideal patches of turf are available, choose one where the grass can be easily nurtured back to health. If no such area exists, hire a professional landscapist to plant adequate turf. To maintain quality, install both an irrigation and drainage system if your field is for official play. 2 Set up home plate. Determine where “home” will be.

Position your plate. Face the flat portion of the plate toward the field so that the back corner points away from it. For official play, plan to remove the grass surrounding home plate. Once you’ve positioned your plate, measure a 9-foot circle encompassing it, with the back corner of the plate as its center. Use spray-paint to trace the circle of turf to be removed later. [10] 3 Determine the location of second base. Begin your measurement from the back corner of home plate. From there, extend your tape measure straight forward from home plate into the infield. Measure a distance of a 84 feet and 10 1/4 inches. Mark this measurement with a stake in the ground. [11] If you’re only setting up a diamond for a friendly neighborhood game, go ahead and place your second base down now, with the mark from your stake as its center. 4 Find your pitcher’s mound. After you’ve marked second base, keep your tape measure fully extended. Slowly retract your tape measure until you’re 46 feet away from home plate. Stake the ground here to mark where the front of your pitcher’s rubber will be.

[12] For a temporary field, go ahead and place your pitcher’s rubber now, with the front of the rubber centered at the mark you’ve just made in the ground. Position the rubber so that it’s parallel to the front of home plate. For a permanent field to be used for official play, plan to create a pitcher’s mound. Once you’ve marked where the front of the rubber will be, continue to slowly retract the tape measure toward home plate by another 10 inches. Stake the ground here to mark the center of your mound. With this mark as your center, measure an 10-foot circle surrounding it. Use spray-paint to trace the area for later turf-removal and/or added soil to elevate the mound. [13] 5 Locate first and third base. To find each base, use two tape measures. Begin one measurement from the back tip of home plate. Start the other from the center of second base. Extend each tape measure in the direction of either first or third base until they both read 60 feet. Stake the ground where the two tape measures meet.

[14] To set up a diamond right away for immediate play, set the bases down now with the back corners of each (the ones pointing away from the infield) positioned at the marks you’ve just made in the ground. For a professional field, use spray-paint to trace all of the baselines from stake to stake for turf-removal. Also measure and trace a 9-foot radius around each base within the square created by the baselines for the players’ slide areas. Method Finishing Your Diamond 1 Soil the baselines. Use a sod cutter to remove the marked turf. Slice the turf into strips along each baseline, [15] creating a bare path of earth that is 3 feet wide. Roll the strips up and remove them from the area. Replace the turf with a mix of sand, clay, and silt. [16] Use a mix that’s 50-75% sand and 25-50% clay and silt. A mix that’s too sandy will be unstable underfoot, while a mix with too much clay and silt will be too hard and compact. 2 Anchor your bases.

For each base, dig a 2’ x 2’ hole, 8.5” deep, where the base will be. Level the bottom and then set your anchor inside. Before burying the anchor, attach the base to the anchor's post. Double-check the anchor's placement by remeasuring the base’s distance from the back tip of home plate. Reposition the anchor if necessary. Then fill the hole back in with soil. [17] Compact the soil at the bottom of your hole to make sure your anchor doesn’t settle any farther down over time. Make sure the bottom is level so that the base will be, too. Also make sure that the soil you shovel back into the hole is compact by adding only small amounts at a time and packing that in before shoveling in more. Remember that for second base, you’re measuring from the back tip of home plate to the center of second base. For first and third bases, you’re measuring from the back tip of home plate to the foul-side corner of each base. The top of your anchor post should be roughly a half-inch below the top of your hole.

Lay a 2x4 over the hole and measure the distance between its bottom and the top of the post to double-check the distance before burying the anchor. 3 Create a pitcher’s mound. Remove the marked turf within your pitcher’s mound. Replace the turf with a mix of sand, clay, and silt. For adults, build your mound until the center rises 10 1/2 inches higher than home plate. For Little League, make your mound 6 inches at its highest. [18] Then create the “slope” in front of the pitcher’s rubber by removing 1 inch of soil from the mound for every foot in front of the rubber, starting one foot out, until the soil reaches ground level at the edge of the mound. [19] For the pitcher’s mound, use a mix that’s 40% sand, 20% silt, and 40% clay. 4 Anchor your pitcher’s rubber. Dig a 10” x 23” hole, 9.5” deep, where the rubber will be, with the longer side parallel to the front of home plate. Level the bottom, place the anchor inside, and stake it into position.

Press soil along the base of each tube in the anchor to prevent concrete from leaking inside. Then fill the area surrounding the anchor with concrete without covering the anchor itself. Once the concrete has dried, withdraw the stakes and plug the anchor’s tubes. Refill the hole with soil. Then unplug the tubes and attach the rubber. [20] When you first place the anchor into the hole, attach the rubber. Double-check the anchor’s placement by measuring the distance between each of the rubber’s front corners with those of home plate to make sure they’re equidistant. Then gently remove the rubber without moving the anchor out of position. Compact the soil at the bottom of your hole to make sure your anchor doesn’t settle any farther down over time. Make sure the bottom is level so that the rubber will be, too. Also make sure that the soil you shovel back into the hole is compact by adding only small amounts at a time and packing that in before shoveling in more. The top of each tube should be 1.5” below the top of the hole. Lay a 2x4 over the hole and measure the distance between its bottom and the tubes’ tops to double-check the distance before pouring concrete.

5 Finish the batter’s area. Remove the marked turf within your batter’s area. Replace the turf with a mix of sand, clay, and silt. Then outline your batter’s and catcher’s boxes with chalk. [21] Batter’s boxes (for both left-handed and right-handed players) are 4 feet wide and 6 feet long for adults, while those in Little League are 3 feet wide and 6 feet long. Measure the boxes so their midpoints are even with that of home plate. Allow six inches of free space between each box and home plate. [22] The catcher’s box is 43 inches wide and 8 feet long for adults, and 25 inches wide and 8 feet long for Little League. Measure your box so that it’s center is even with that of home plate. [23] 6 Create two foul lines. For each, begin your measurement from the back corner of home plate. From there, measure a distance of 325 feet along the outside of the square created by the baselines. At that distance, plant a pole marker. Then stretch a lining cord between the back corner of home plate and the pole marker.

Chalk directly over the lining cord to create your foul line. [24] Also an install a protective fence that extends 400 feet from home plate behind each foul line to shield spectators. 7 Erect a backstop. Protect spectators behind the batter’s area from missed pitches and stray balls. Install a backstop 60 feet behind home plate for adult players; for Little League, install it 25 feet behind home plate. [25] Failing that, plant hedges instead to catch stray balls. [26] Standard-sized backstops stand 30 to 40 feet high and measure 30 feet wide directly behind home plate, with 40-foot extensions running parallel with the baselines from either end. For a 30-foot height, dig foundation holes 2 feet in diameter and 7.5 feet deep for the supports. For a 40-foot height, make your holes 9.5 feet deep. Once they are placed inside each hole, secure the poles firmly in place by filling the hole with concrete. [27] Community Q&A If this question (or a similar one) is answered twice in this section, please click here to let us know.

Tips Dry line marker machines and batter's box chalking frame can be purchased from most baseball supply companies. While a baseball field is often referred to as a diamond, it is actually a square that's 90 feet (27.43 meters) on each side. Since the measurements for 1st and 3rd base consist of finding the back corner of the bag, each base is within the baseball diamond. This differs from 2nd base where the measurement is taken from the center of the base. Warnings Make sure you place the center of 2nd base on the measurement and not the back corner like 1st and 3rd base. Otherwise, the baselines will not measure correctly. PONY League divides its players into seven age-groups, and the dimensions of the diamond vary even further between each age-group. The above techniques will still help you measure your diamond correctly, but you will need to look up the specific dimensions for your age-group. Things You'll Need Baseball Field Dimensions | iSport.com Baseball Field Dimensions Baseball Field Dimensions The baseball diamond is one of the oldest and most complex pieces of geometric symmetry in all of sports.

Of course, not every field is constructed exactly the same; Fenway Park has different dimensions than Dodger Stadium, and both differ substantially from most high school fields, public parks, and youth fields. The main reason for this is that there is no designation for the authorized size of an outfield. In the official rules for Major League Baseball, it is stated that the outfield fence should be at least 250 feet from home plate. A distance of 325 feet or more along the foul lines and 400 feet or more to center field has since become mandatory for any new stadiums. As such, professional fields are all a little different. Even more significant is the fact that those rules only apply to MLB; a field designed for youth baseball or even college baseball is likely to have somewhat (or substantially) shorter fences. click to enlarge However, the outfield fences are where the inconsistencies end, because very specific perimeters are in place for infield dimensions. It must be noted, though, that many leagues and organizations around the world use variations of the dimensions and standards listed below for different levels of youth baseball. However, in some instances, fields do not subscribe exactly to these dimensions (usually due to lack of space or resources).

Infield dimensions vary depending on location and governing body, but all are designed to retain or closely mimic the proportions of the following official dimensions. Official Major League Field Dimensions (Apply to International Baseball, Minor Leagues, Independent Leagues, College, High School, Babe Ruth, Big/Senior League, and virtually every other level of play for ages 14 and up.) Home Plate Area Home Plate: The plate is a pentagon with one side measuring 17 inches in length (facing the pitcher’s mound), two sides measuring 8.5 inches in length, and two sides measuring 12 inches in length. The two 12-inch sides form a point and face directly away from the pitcher’s rubber. The plate is 17 inches in length from the base to the point. Batter’s Boxes: Both the right-hand and left-hand boxes measure 4 feet in width and 6 feet in length; each box is 6 inches away from home plate, positioned so the midpoints correspond to the midpoint of home plate. Catcher's Box: The catcher’s box measures 8 feet in length from the back of home plate, and 43 inches in width.

Pitcher’s Mound Area Pitcher's Rubber: The rubber is a white slab, measuring 24 inches by 6 inches. Pitcher's Mound: The mound can be a dirt and/or clay surface, measuring 18 feet in diameter; it is 10 inches in height at its peak. Bases and Baselines First, second, and third base: The bases are white, measure 15 square inches, and are 3 to 5 inches thick. First base and third base are positioned evenly along the foul lines, entirely in fair territory. Second base lines up squarely with first base and third base, so that the four bases form a perfect 90-foot square. Distance between the bases: 90 feet. Width of each baseline: 3 feet. Distance from each base to the cut-out of the infield grass: 13 feet (radius). Other Dimensions Infield Radius: From the third base foul line to the first base foul line, the back edge of the infield dirt is 95 feet from the pitcher’s rubber at all points.

Coach’s Box: The coach’s box is 20 feet in length and 10 feet in width; it’s positioned so the back of the box lines up evenly with the line from second base to third base; the box is 15 feet from the third base foul line. Distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound: 60 feet, 6 inches. Distance across the diamond: 127 feet, 3⅜ inches. Distance from home plate to the backstop: 60 feet. Regulations for Baseballs and Bats The ball: Per the official rules, the baseball “shall be a sphere formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material, covered with two strips of white horsehide or cowhide, tightly stitched together.” The ball must weigh between 5 and 5¼ ounces, and its circumference must be between 9 and 9¼ inches. The bat: As stated in the rules, the bat “shall be a smooth, round stick not more than 2¾ inches in diameter at the thickest part and not more than 42 inches in length.

The bat shall be one piece of solid wood.” These rules have been amended at many levels of baseball to allow the use of aluminum bats. Little League Field Dimensions Batter’s Boxes: 6 feet by 3 feet; positioned 6 inches from home plate. Catcher's Box: 8 feet by 25 inches. Pitcher's Rubber: 18 inches by 6 inches. Pitcher's Mound Diameter: 10 feet. Pitcher’s Mound Height: 6 inches, at its peak. Baselines Distance between the bases: 60 feet. Distance from each base to the cut-out of the infield grass: 9 feet (radius). Other Dimensions Infield Radius: From the third-base foul line to the first-base foul line, the back edge of the infield dirt is 50 feet from the pitcher’s rubber at all points. Coach’s Box: 8 feet by 4 feet; positioned 6 feet from the third-base foul line. Distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound: 46 feet. Distance across the diamond: 84 feet, 10 inches. Little League Bat Regulations Bats may be made from aluminum or other composite non-wood materials.

All Little League bats must be labeled with a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.15 or lower. Maximum Differential between Bat Length (in.) and Weight (oz.): minus-12. Maximum Bat Length: 33 inches. Maximum Barrel Diameter: 2¼ inches. PONY Field Dimensions PONY is a worldwide youth baseball organization that uses specific field sizes for their seven age divisions: Colt/Palomino Field Dimensions (ages 15-19) Distance between the bases: 90 feet. Distance from each base to the cut-out of the infield grass: 13 feet. Infield Radius: 95 feet. Coach’s Box: 20 feet by 10 feet; positioned 15 feet from the third-base foul line. Pitcher's Mound Diameter: 18 feet. Pitcher’s Mound Height: 10 inches. Distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound: 60 feet, 6 inches. Distance across the diamond: 127 feet, 3⅜ inches. Maximum Differential between Bat Length (in.) and Weight (oz.): minus-3. Maximum Barrel Diameter: 2⅜ inches.

Pony Field Dimensions (ages 13-14) Distance between the bases: 80 feet. Distance from each base to the cut-out of the infield grass: 12 feet (radius). Infield Radius: 80 feet. Coach’s Box: 16 feet by 8 feet; positioned 12 feet from the third-base foul line. Pitcher's Mound Diameter: 15 feet. Pitcher’s Mound Height: 8 inches. Distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound: 54 feet. Distance across the diamond: 113 feet, 2 inches. Maximum Differential between Bat Length (in.) and Weight (oz.): minus-8. Maximum Barrel Diameter: 2¾ inches. Bronco Field Dimensions (ages 11-12) Distance between the bases: 70 feet. Distance from each base to the cut-out of the infield grass: 11 feet (radius). Infield Radius: 65 feet. Coach’s Box: 12 feet by 6 feet; positioned 6 feet from the third-base foul line. Pitcher's Mound Diameter: 12 feet. Pitcher’s Mound Height: 6 inches.

Distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound: 48 feet. Distance across the diamond: 99 feet. Maximum Differential between Bat Length (in.) and Weight (oz.): minus-12. Maximum Barrel Diameter: 2¾ inches. Mustang Field Dimensions (ages 9-10) Distance between the bases: 60 feet. Distance from each base to the cut-out of the infield grass: 9 feet (radius). Infield Radius: 50 feet. Coach’s Box: 8 feet by 4 feet; positioned 6 feet from the third-base foul line. Pitcher's Mound Diameter: 9 feet. Pitcher’s Mound Height: 4 inches. Distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound: 44 feet. Distance across the diamond: 84 feet, 10 inches. Maximum Differential between Bat Length (in.) and Weight (oz.): minus-12. Maximum Barrel Diameter: 2¼ inches. Pinto Field Dimensions (ages 7-8) Distance between the bases: 50 feet. Distance from each base to the cut-out of the infield grass: 9 feet (radius). Infield Radius: 50 feet.

Coach’s Box: 8 feet by 4 feet; positioned 6 feet from the third-base foul line. Pitcher's Mound Diameter: 9 feet. Pitcher’s Mound Height: 4 inches. Distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound: 38 feet. Distance across the diamond: 70 feet, 8 ½ inches. Maximum Differential between Bat Length (in.) and Weight (oz.): minus-12. Maximum Barrel Diameter: 2¼ inches. Shetland Field Dimensions (ages 4-6) Distance between the bases: 50 feet. Distance from each base to the cut-out of the infield grass: 9 feet (radius). Infield Radius: 50 feet. Coach’s Box: 8 feet by 4 feet; positioned 6 feet from the third-base foul line. Pitcher's Mound Diameter: 9 feet. Pitcher’s Mound Height: N/A (coaches pitch or batting tee is used). Distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound: N/A (coaches pitch or batting tee is used) Distance across the diamond: 70 feet, 8 ½ inches.

Maximum Differential between Bat Length (in.) and Weight (oz.): minus-12. Maximum Barrel Diameter: 2¼ inches. Perfectly Imperfect Most players begin playing permanently on the official full-size field around the time they start high school. Prior to that point, there are countless youth organizations in existence all over the world that give young boys and girls the chance to play baseball. In most cases, the regulations for Little League and PONY fields outlined above serve as the model for the field dimensions of other, smaller youth leagues. And ultimately, despite decades of effort to standardize the baseball diamond, no two fields are exactly the same. Share this Guide:

Question: What is the distance between bases on a little league baseball field?
Answer: 60 feet