Pic Of The Day #2184

Posted on April 10, 2023 | 9 Comments

Yesterday was the opener of the Sunday pickup game at Doubleday Field behind Kings Highway Elementary School. The game has been going on for over 20 years. (Photo/Matthew Mandell)

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9 responses to “Pic Of The Day #2184”

  1. John Kelley | April 11, 2023 at 5:37 am |

    When //i was in little league baseball, playing at Gault Park or the original Bedford Elementary, the infield had grass, justice in the majors. Ir’ds ashamed today’s kidschave to play on all dirt infields.

    • John D McCarthy | April 11, 2023 at 8:52 am |

      That field is designed to be primarily a softball field. The LL baseball and HS baseball fields all have grass infields.

    • Carl Addison Swanson, Wrecker, '66. | April 11, 2023 at 7:33 pm |

      As my comment below indicates, I was confused on which field we are talking about. There was a grass infield diamond closer to Kings Highway in which we played Babe Ruth. The field in question was always a softball field and was situated very close to Saugatuck Elementary AKA Bedford Junior High AKA Staples High School. The gals played softball there.

  2. charles taylor | April 11, 2023 at 5:45 am |

    Great idea

  3. Phillip Perri | April 11, 2023 at 8:58 am |

    Never knew this existed. What time do they play on Sundays? Anyone know? Is this just recreational or an “A” type game? Appreciate it. Thanks.

  4. Clyde Wauchope | April 11, 2023 at 3:48 pm |

    I would also love to know what time on Sundays – no idea this existed!!

  5. Carl Addison Swanson, Wrecker, '66. | April 11, 2023 at 6:05 pm |

    I played there in 9th grade varsity (circa 1963 BJHS) and Babe Ruth (1961-1963) and it definitely had grass. I did not know softball fields are all dirt infields. Also played some games at Rogers Field which is where the Pavilion is now. It used to be the dump and if you dug your cleats in hard at home plate, a beer can would errupt from beneath. Fun times in the Wonder Years. We had fun, they seem to be more worried about a Division I ride these days?

  6. Lou Alfero | April 11, 2023 at 11:27 pm |

    Philip and Clyde (others?)
    We start the games around 9am every Sunday, weather permitting, but arrive earlier to warm up and stretch.
    It’s a pick up game so we just make teams each week depending on who shows. You guys are welcome to come play. Usually done by 11am.

    • David Floyd | April 12, 2023 at 8:51 am |

      The only requirements of EVERY player are to play for fun and be a decent person! No arguing calls, etc.