The warning track is the part of
the baseball field that is closest to the wall or fence and is typically made
of dirt, instead of grass or artificial turf like most of the field. It runs
parallel to the ballpark’s wall and looks like a running track. The change of
terrain from grass to dirt serves as a “warning” for fielders trying to make a
deep catch that they are running out of room, since it is often difficult for
the fielder to keep his eye on a fly ball while keeping track of his position
relative to the wall.
Despite the warning track’s
presence, it is common to see outfielders crash into the wall to make a catch,
due either to a desire to field the play regardless of the outcome or because
they fail to register the warning. READ FULL ARTICLE AT HENDRENGROUP.ME/BLOG
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