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Athletes in Action's Baseball Field opened in May 2007, and was dedicated as Grady's Field on August 1, 2009. It is completely outfitted in Astro Turf's latest version of all-weather synthetic turf with the exception of the clay pitcher's mound.

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The field contains four bullpen mounds; two on the home team side, and two on the visiting team side for pitchers to warmup.

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The baseball field is equipped with two 70' by 30' batting cages which can be sectioned off into tunnels and smaller 15' by 15' station-sized cages.

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On-field batting practice setup includes a collapsed roll-away batting cage, padded L-screen, portable platform mound, 8-foot square ______ base, and 16-foot shag screen.

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Seating at Grady's Field accomodates approximately 550 spectators with chair and bench backs. Seating is covered and press box includes home and visitor radio booth and public _____/scoreboard _______ room.

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The field is home to Athletes in Action's Baseball team which competes in the MLB sponsored Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League.

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Lights allow games to be conducted late into the evening throughout the year.

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MATT RICHTER

Baseball Specialist

To make reservations, or for more information:

matthew.richter@athletesinaction.org

937-352-1234

Matt joined Athletes in Action in the fall of 2007 to oversee the baseball field. Originally from Southern California, Matt played his college baseball as a catcher and 1st Baseman at the University of Arizona , and then Westmont College in Santa Barbara , CA . The highlight of his college playing career was the summer tour he took with Athletes in Action Baseball in 1998. After college, Matt traveled to Asia to train high school and college baseball players. He went on to coach at Westmont College for four seasons along with short coaching stints at Azusa Pacific University and at the high school level. Matt has worked with Baseball Factory and Team One Baseball as a coach, instructor, scout, and consultant. He is married to Heather and has 4 children: Adrianna, Camden , Adilyn, and Caleb.