baseball field

Where innings unfold

A baseball field is the playing surface for baseball, consisting of a diamond-shaped infield with four bases and an outfield of grass extending beyond.

The term covers both professional stadiums and local parks with backstops and dirt infields: We walked to the baseball field after school.

Also called a ballfield or diamond.

diamond

pitcher's mound

Raised area for throwing

third base · foul line · baseline · batter's box · on-deck circle · backstop · warning track · foul pole · base path · foul territory

gameplay

pitcher

Pouring vessel or hurler

umpire · inning · home run · strikeout · double play · triple play · fly ball · ground ball · line drive · pop fly

stadium

bleachers

Open-air spectator benches

scoreboard · lights · skybox · concession stand · press box · jumbotron · turnstile · box seats · upper deck · netting

groundskeeping

turf

Grass-covered earth surface

  • sodGrass-bound topsoil section
  • mowShear vegetation short
  • clayMoldable earth for ceramics

chalk lines · tarpaulin · irrigation · drag · rake · sprinkler system · drainage · overseeding · grounds crew

recreation

ballgame

Organized athletic competition

spectators · crowd · tailgate · picnic · summer · weekend · sandlot · pickup game · neighborhood · community

Categories
Opposites
playing surface type

baseball fieldbasketball court

Rectangular hoops playing surface

tennis court · hockey rink · ice rink · swimming pool · boxing ring

indoor vs. outdoor venue

baseball fieldindoor arena

Covered venue for sports

gymnasium · natatorium · indoor court · fieldhouse · sports hall

Family

field, baseball, fielder, fielded, infield, fielding, baseballs, outfield, outfielder

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