FIELD OF THE YEAR PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
THERE’ S NO QUESTION THAT what we do is at a high level. We take great pride in being advocates for the turf industry and in delivering a first-class playing surface every single day. Player safety is always our top priority, and we consistently maintain the field to the highest possible standard. Our results speak for themselves. Our consistency, quality and dedication are reflected in this year’ s ratings, where we placed first in all 15 categories. Each year, our challenge continues to grow as more outside events are added to our schedule. 2025 was our longest season to date, stretching from March 1 through November 1, yet we continued to uphold the same elite standard throughout. We had games played in the 40s in April and above 100 degrees August, which makes managing both turf and dirt a constant challenge. The infield skin is especially demanding, but through daily nail dragging, rolling, floating and proper moisture management, we keep it firm and consistent. Keeping grass alive year around while balancing a full event schedule is another challenge. We pull cores twice a year, verticut at least once a month, and aerate monthly. Our fertilizer program is built around consistency as well. A foliar package is sprayed on Mondays before homestands, and a granular fertilizer is applied the Monday after. I preach consistency, not perfection. And I believe that shows.
— Ben Hartman, director of field operations sportsfieldmanagementonline. com March 2026 | SportsField Management
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