National Pro Fastpitch - NPF, Playing on Grass

[flarays]

This might be a cyclical question, but is anyone else offended by the only pro fastpitch league in the country playing on grass infields? I turned on the Bandits game today and they are playing on grass and there aren't even cutouts at the bases or at the pitching circle.

 

[fpitchdad]

Im not offended, but I would like to see it played on a normal field. Heck, I'm just happy its on TV.

 

[softballdad01]

What channel does that come on.

 

[fpitchdad]

CBS Sports Network

 

[mike_dyer]

They were probably playing in PA.

The PA team is owned by some people who own a minor league baseball team which is probably a pretty good idea. When the baseball team is away you can have home games, bring in some money from a stadium that would normally be sitting empty, and I get to watch a pro fastpitch game.

I think the field is turf, too. Probably not much chance of changing it up unless it really takes off there.

 

[Admin]

They were probably playing in PA.

The PA team is owned by some people who own a minor league baseball team which is probably a pretty good idea. When the baseball team is away you can have home games, bring in some money from a stadium that would normally be sitting empty, and I get to watch a pro fastpitch game.

I think the field is turf, too. Probably not much chance of changing it up unless it really takes off there.

I'm really surprised that more minor league baseball teams aren't doing this. I don't care if its grass, turf I just want to see more pro-girls Fastpitch teams playing.

I think this would be one of the best ways of market the game to the general public.

I really do believe that if you can the minor league fans to support the game it would surpass minor league ball in fan support from the general public.

 

[coachjwb]

What if some of the MLB teams with NPF teams close by had an NPF game immediately after some of their weekend afternoon games ... in effect, a doubleheader? They couldn't do it beforehand because the baseball team needs to have BP and get the field ready, but right after their games they could put in some temp bases and a pitching rubber, and maybe even a temp fence. They could hand out programs to everyone who stuck around, put the player's pics and stats on the scoreboard, etc. The admission would be free but my guess is they'd bring in some extra fans and could keep open concessions. If you took your daughter or granddaughter to the MLB game, you'd want to stick around for the women's game, right?

 

[rico23]

The field at Consol Energy Park is Washington is def turf. What they do for the Rebellion is take the baseball mound out and put the softball mound in. Considering some of the fields I have seen them play on this is def not one of the worst by any means.

 

[Softballfamily]

I am just happy it was on tv. Hopefully more appropriate fields in the future.

 

[TheSoftballZone]

I'm a big Fan and backer of the National Pro Fastpitch, plan on talking about this on tonight Softball Zone Radio Show.

 

[flarays]

The field at Consol Energy Park is Washington is def turf. What they do for the Rebellion is take the baseball mound out and put the softball mound in. Considering some of the fields I have seen them play on this is def not one of the worst by any means.

If the TV was correct they did take the baseball mound out but there was nothing added for softball except a pitchers plate and a painted pitching lane and circle.

 

[changeup]

Anybody know what happened to PA Rebellion Head Coach, he's not there anymore? The assistances are doing the job.

 

[Fastball19]

I think the Akron Racer's are the only ones that have a dirt infield from all of the places I have seen so far!

 

[wow]

Correct on the Racers .. Always thought that odd..

 

[FastBat]

I'm happy to see it on TV as well!

I just hope, there's not some newbie to softball, watching that and putting seed on an infield somewhere!