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The short answer is because it's pretty. Baseball dirt or infield mix does not need to be red for any reason. Gray, and brown infield mixes are available, and in the past they were more popular than they are today. We've been searching for the last several years for a good source of naturally red clay and sand, because that's what coaches ask for. Last year we finally hit it. Often times brick dust, calcined clay, or shale like Game-On Red is installed on a baseball field. Brick dust is of course red, and almost all topping products are dyed red because that's what coaches ask for. Game-On for example has a natural color product that we sell, but nobody buys it. It's naturally a grayish brown, but every coach I've ever talked to asks for red even though the natural color is cheaper. You can read more than you'd ever want to know about baseball dirt at www.fraziersfieldrepair.com
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Has the pitcher only hit at the American League ballparks in the World Series or was it started after 1974?
The history of the designated hitter in the World Series: 1973-1975: DH was NOT used in the World Series. 1976-1985: DH was used in even numbered years and not used in odd numbered years. 1986-present: DH used in American League ballparks and not used in National League ballparks.
Why is the southern states dirt red?
"Red dirt" is caused by an abundance of iron in the soil.
What is the duration of Red Dirt film?
The duration of Red Dirt - film - is 1.78 hours.
When was Red Dirt Rebellion Rollergirls created?
Red Dirt Rebellion Rollergirls was created in 2007.
When was The Red Dirt Album created?
The Red Dirt Album was created on 2005-08-23.
When was Red Dirt Road created?
Red Dirt Road was created on 2003-07-15.
When was Red Dirt Girl created?
Red Dirt Girl was created on -20-04-03.
When was Red Dirt - film - created?
Red Dirt - film - was created on 2000-03-17.
Why are tracks red?
Because the dirt that they are made with is red.
When was Red Dirt Road - song - created?
Red Dirt Road - song - was created on 2003-04-21.
What are the ratings and certificates for Red Dirt - 2000?
Red Dirt - 2000 is rated/received certificates of: Germany:12
Why did the old style ballparks have a dirt path between home and pitchers mound?
The following is from an article on oaklandfans.com: "Why do some baseball parks feature a dirt path from home plate to the pitcher’s mound or pitcher’s box? Although most old-time ballparks in the early part of the 20th century featured these dirt paths, we have been unable to identify a specific or tangible reason for their existence. These paths may have involved groundskeeping considerations (because of the difficulty that early grounds crews had in keeping the grass in front of the pitcher’s mound lush and green throughout the course of a season) or may have merely been a matter of tradition. As newer stadiums replaced the older ballparks, many of the playing fields started to do away with the dirt paths. By about 1960, the dirt paths completely disappeared from the major league scene... When the Arizona Diamondbacks came into existence in 1998, they decided to resurrect a dirt path between the mound and home plate, not because of any groundskeeping concerns, but simply as an intriguing retro feature of Bank One Ballpark. The Detroit Tigers also elected for a dirt path in constructing Comerica Park"
