For Major League Baseball, the infield mix is a bit different: 55 percent sand, 30 percent clay, and 15 percent silt. The key to these three components existing in a Field of Dreams harmony is the moisture level associated with the mix.

With most infield mixes, the recommendation for Turface® incorporation is about one ton (roughly 40 bags) of product per 1,000 square feet of skinned area. This results in approximately 10 tons of Turface for a high school, college or professional field with 90 foot baselines and grass infield.

What makes this dirt different from all other dirt? Brown said DuraEdge infields are easier to maintain, sturdier and less prone to “chunking” when a player slides or pivots, resulting in fewer funky baseball hops. Plus, the clay is absorbent, letting teams play in rain and even preventing costly postponements.

…Too Soft If the sand content is too high or if the clay content is too low the soil may need to be modified. One remedy may be to add light layers of heavier clay soil and mix into the the soil profile until the right mix is achieved. Every year or two it may be necessary to till the infield.

Designed to meet the challenges of wet, dry or compacted infields, this durable granule helps create passageways for drainage and eliminate compaction for truer bounces and safer play.

The clay weighs approximately 2500 lbs per yard.

There are various options available when building natural grass fields. Construction of a natural grass field using on-site native soil can cost between $0.60-$1.50 per square foot. A natural grass field using native soil can cost between $1.50-$3.00 per square foot.