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Let's start by defining dirt. Clay is dirt, particularly if you live in a state like Ohio where most of the soil contains a lot of clay. If I take a sample in my back yard it's mostly clay. I suspect you live in a state like Florida where most of the soil is very sandy, so dirt to you is more sandy. All infield mix contains some amount of clay. We like to keep it in the 30 to 40 percent range. A lot of fields use a mix that is has to much clay, and that makes them very hard. The reason for having clay in the mix is to keep the surface firm, and allow the ball to bounce correctly. If the Baseball dirt is to sandy the ball stops to quickly, and it makes for a boring game. When you say clay you might also be asking about the course material that many field have on top that is normally red. That is brick dust, calcined clay, limestone, or shale. These materials keep infield surface loose in dry weather, and provide better footing after a rain. I'll include a link to my page. I talk about all these things in great depth there.
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∙ 11y agoIn the majors, dirty balls can heavily affect the way the pitchers and fielders throw. So dirt can make it slip out to easily, affecting their grip
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What leather was used on original baseballs?
yes
Do practice baseballs travel as far as game baseballs?
Yes, unless they have been used for a long period of time.
Were spalding baseballs used during the 1970's?
The National League Spalding baseballs along with the American League Reach Baseballs (owned by Spalding) were used in Major league baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over in 1977, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since.
What is baseball and baseball are different?
If you mean "How are baseballs and baseball any different", then baseballs are balls that are used in the game of baseball. Like football.
Are baseballs recycled?
In a way baseballs are recycled in the MLB because when a baseball gets dirt on it the umpire throws it to the bat boy who places it in a bucket of baseballs which are going to be used for next games batting practice.
What are baseballs?
A baseball is a ball that is used to play the game of baseball with
What material is used in official Major League Baseballs?
rawhide
Where are the baseballs made that are used by major league teams?
rawlings
What company made the baseballs for the 1978 all-star game?
1978 Rawlings All Star Game BaseballsRawlings started to make All-Star baseballs in 1979 that features The All-Star logo. Before 1979 Official Major League baseballs were used. National league baseballs were used when the game was played in a National League Park, and American League baseballs in American League parks. Rawlings first started to make World Series baseballs in 1978 that features The World Series logo.
What is a great information book about baseballs?
Collecting Baseball GuideIf you're looking for a guide on collectible baseballs you might want to check out a book written by Joe Philips. The guide features the collection and dating of vintage baseballs. It covers in detail the major league baseballs, most of which have been used to acquire famous player autographs. It contains a price guide on vintage baseballs and other important facts about antique baseballs. To order visit the Glovecollector.com website.
Why do they use a new ball after one gets dirty in baseball?
If they play with a ball that is too dirty it creates spitball effect and spitballs are banned. They don't want anything affecting the ball. however the balls they use as replacements aren't exactcly new. Every baseball used in the MLB, is soaked in special mud over night. Brand new baseballs have no break on them.
What items do you use in baseball?
the most commonly used are baseballs, bats, and gloves.
