Pre-Event Information
Jackie Robinson Training Complex Metal Cleats Field Rules
Fields Teamwork and Determination at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex are Turf Fields. Please make sure that you are abiding by the following rules regarding metal cleats usage.
● Field Teamwork
o The Entire Field, Including the Pitching Mound and Home Plate Is
Turf.
o No Metal Cleats to Be Worn at Any Time.
o May Wear Turf Shoes or Molded Cleats Only.
o It is Highly Recommended That Pitchers Wear Molded Cleats on the
Turf Mound.
● Field Determination
o Pitching Mound and Home Plate are Clay.
o No Metal Cleats to Be Worn with The Following Exception:
▪ Pitchers and Catchers May Wear Metal Cleats When on Defense but Must Wear Turfs or Molded Cleats When Hitting.
● Building 42
○ All practice areas (Infield and Batting Cages) are Turf
○ No Metal Cleats to Be Worn Inside of Building 42 at Any Time.
○ May Wear Turf Shoes or Molded Cleats Only.