SportsPlay's prefabricated baseball backstops are commercial-grade equipment for any park, neighborhood, church, or play area hosting baseball, softball, kickball, or other field sports. This baseball/softball backstop comes in a range of sizes and configurations to fit your field: Pictured is model 551411, which has a center panel that's 10 feet wide and 10 feet 7 inches high, a 5-foot hood, and two 10-foot wings. All backstops feature heavy-duty 11-gauge wire bolted to a 2-3/8-inch pipe frame. Optional equipment includes a 5-foot hood and 45-degree wings to widen your baseball backstop.
Protection for fans and passers-by is the main purpose of a backstop. Baseball players bat with the backstop behind them, and the catcher also plays with their back to the backstop, but sometimes, they don't manage to hit or catch the ball. That's where a baseball backstop comes in. Pitchers are known for their strong throws: If the batter misses the pitch and the ball strays by the catcher, it could seriously harm a spectator watching from behind home plate. It's estimated that more than a thousand people are hit by stray baseballs every year. When a ball goes into the crowd, sometimes, it's a thrill for spectators ready to catch foul balls. But for people sitting behind home plate, they're in a dangerous position, potentially receiving balls directly from the pitcher. This SportsPlay baseball backstop will protect spectators from these balls and prevent injuries.
A baseball or softball backstop from SportsPlay is necessary for playing on a ball field and, when you shop for sports accessories like baseball backstops with AAA State of Play, you'll always get the best price and a high-quality product you can trust. Place your order today and make an investment in safety.