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Course Details
Course Name: Baseball and Softball Skin Surface Selection and Management
Course Code: AT0503WA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: February 19, 2025
Course Overview
Work smarter, not harder – and keep your fields looking great!
Learn how to select the best infield mix for your facility, as well as the basic construction principles of the pitcher’s mound and the batter’s box. Learn the most modern practices of building and maintaining a better infield.
This half-day class was added to the expanding Rutgers athletic field management program in direct response to requests from participants in the Athletic Field Maintenance and Construction program.
Featured Topics
- Overview of Soil Physical Properties and ASTM Specifications for Skin Surfaces
- Infield Mixes, Pitcher’s Mound, and Batter’s Box Construction
- Renovation of Skin Surfaces
- Maintenance Practices Used on Public Infield Surfaces
Who Should Attend?
This program was developed specifically for professionals involved in the management and upkeep of baseball and softball fields. Past participants have included:
- Athletic Field Contractors/Consultants
- College/University Athletic Field Maintenance Personnel
- Little League and Midget Football League Officials
- Parks/Recreation Personnel
- Professional Grounds Managers
- Public Works Personnel
- Residential Community Managers
- School Maintenance Personnel
Meet Your Instructor
Brad Park, Rutgers University

Brad Park is a Laboratory Researcher with the Rutgers Department of Plant Biology. Brad performs traffic stress research on cool-season turfgrass species commonly established for sports fields. He routinely visits athletic facilities in New Jersey to assist turf managers in solving problems associated with high traffic sports fields. He is also actively involved in research projects concerning low-input turfgrasses for public grounds, home lawns, and highway roadsides.
Student Reviews
“Information is excellent; it made me look at my infield differently.”
– Past Participant
Most useful aspect of the course: “Lots of science backing up structure and maintenance of fields.”
– Past Participant
“[After taking this course,] I will regrade my fields and maintain them better, especially lip buildup.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The Baseball and Softball Skin Surface Selection and Management course (4 contact hours) is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 4.5 Technical Contact Hours
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Baseball and Softball Skin Surface Selection and Management, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu

Administrative Assistant: Damiana Parada
848-932-7107
damiana.parada@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.