
Originally Posted by
Cajun90
Like a lot of others I prefer natural grass but I fully understand why they are going to artificial turf. Maintenance is minimal and for a baseball field that is an important point. Players today like it. It plays more consistently.
Most importantly is the all weather feature. I think everyone had to be impressed with the conference tournament last year. If that had not been a turf surface I don't think they would have gotten the tournament in. In South Louisiana having a playing surface that is not at the whim of mother nature is a huge advantage.