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Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by Daffy on July 10, 2025, 4:09 pm

Ground ball bad hops to the left
Ground ball bad hops to the right
Here I am stuck in the middle with errors.

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by Rain Rain on July 11, 2025, 7:58 am, in reply to "Orland Park Field Conditions"

If we just had a local place that had nine turf softball fields that could be used. I know I know, it's the cost. I think most would pay a little more if we knew that we could get more games in.

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by risky for this year on July 11, 2025, 6:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Orland Park Field Conditions"

The new complex in New Lenox just opened last week. That would have been pretty risky to schedule the best recruiting tournament in the entire midwest at a complex that might not have been open in time.

We will see about next year. Seems like New Lenox would be a great location for the Easton Rawlings tournament next year.

I went to the grand opening at the New Lenox complex. The facility is setup great for baseball tournaments. There would have to be temp fences setup on every field to have a softball tournament. There are not any softball fields like Westfield, Indiana at the New Lenox complex. The baseball fields have permanent fences that are about 330 down the lines and around 400 feet to center field.

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by @risky on July 14, 2025, 11:12 am, in reply to "Re: Orland Park Field Conditions"

"the best recruiting tournament in the entire midwest" awe incorrect

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by Curious on July 10, 2025, 7:10 pm, in reply to "Orland Park Field Conditions"

Do you have a report on the umpire's strike zone?

How about the closest open parking spot

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by CSM on July 13, 2025, 4:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Orland Park Field Conditions"

Yes, I think the ball was within a foot of the outside corner so I’ll call it a strike to get the game over quicker. Also, if the ball is caught at first after the girl steps on the bag and it’s close, I’ll call her out to get the game over quicker. Your welcome

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by @Daffy Duck on July 10, 2025, 6:28 pm, in reply to "Orland Park Field Conditions"

It’s not an error if it takes a bad hop.

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by Agreed but not the point on July 11, 2025, 8:48 am, in reply to "Re: Orland Park Field Conditions"

There is nothing wrong with raking the fields between games.

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by @Agreed on July 11, 2025, 11:40 am, in reply to "Re: Orland Park Field Conditions"

The bring your rake and have at it. Nobody is going to stop you.

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by Memory Hole on July 10, 2025, 5:48 pm, in reply to "Orland Park Field Conditions"

Someone here on this site credited the WL for grooming fields. Me thinks they were correct!

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by @Memory Hole on July 14, 2025, 11:14 am, in reply to "Re: Orland Park Field Conditions"

WL - parent volunteers (have to fulfill those hours)

Orland - paid park district employees

Big difference

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by Hey Betcher on July 10, 2025, 5:47 pm, in reply to "Orland Park Field Conditions"

What is the cost of getting a field groomed and lines after each game?

Re: Orland Park Field Conditions

Posted by WGN Weather man on July 10, 2025, 4:54 pm, in reply to "Orland Park Field Conditions"

Don’t worry, it’s gonna rain the night. It’ll fix everything.

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