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                                                                  TLC Field  (woods)                                                Return to Top

 

      

         

     TLC Field is the field located closest to the woods farthest from the house.   It's perennial sponsors are John

     and Sue Harper of TLC Oilube.   It is the oldest of the fields, having had 100's of family wiffleball games

     played here long before we started our leagues and tournaments officially.  

 

    Official Stats
        Left Field Fence  :  90' long, 12' tall windscreen
        Right Field Fence :  80' long, 7' tall windscreen
        Center Field Fence :  102' long, 7' tall windscreen
        2012 Average Runs Per Game :  22
        2012 Average Game Score : 13 - 9
        2012 Average HRs Per Game :  12
  

 

    

        

        

        

        

         

         

      

    

   

     This field is widely hailed as the favorite field of most teams and for good reason.   The left field fence length

     combined with the prevailing wind direction make this a home run lover's dream.   Both the average runs per

     game and HRs per game for this field were almost double the average of all other fields.  Nearly all league

     records for scoring have been set on this field.

  

     The field is wide enough to play small ball effectively to all fields.  Even the right field fence is easily reachable

     by both right and left hand batters.

 

     TLC field epitomizes the "go big or go home" philosophy.  If you can't put up 20 regularly, do not choose TLC

     as your home field.   Both foul poles for this field are 25' tall with American flags gracing their tops.

     

     TLC was initially constructed in 2005 with dirt from the construction of Sam's Club.   Over 400 tons of earth

     was dumped on to the site, leveled, de-rocked, seeded and strawed.   My Nephews played a crucial role

     in this endeavor as they spent many hours assisting me with the summer long process.  Thanks to Ben, Phil,

     Caleb, Casey, Lance, T.J., Levi and Janae for their indispensable help.  TLC would not be the field it is today

     without their back-breaking efforts.

   

                                                                J & M Field  (driveway)                                      Return to Top

    

    

     J & M Field is the field located closest to the driveway just off the back porch.  It's perennial sponsors are Mike and

     Jill Bowers, done in memory of Jim and Margaret Driggs.

  

    Official Stats
        Left Field Fence  :  87' long, 7' tall windscreen
       Right Field Fence :  85' long, 12' tall windscreen
       Center Field Fence :  105' long, 7' tall windscreen
       2012 Average Runs Per Game :  13
       2012 Average Game Score : 8 - 5
       2012 Average HRs Per Game :  4

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

     This field shares its right field fence with the left field fence of TLC field.   The short left field fence is an illusion as

     the fence quickly recedes to 102' by left center field just 25' away.    Nearly all HRs hit on this field are directly

     down the left field line as even long blasts can hang up for easy outs to left center and center fields.  Probably more

     foul balls are hit on this field down the left field line than all other fields combined.

 

     Although the right field porch is very short, there are precious few HRs hit there due to the prevailing wind direction

     and the 12' fence height.

 

     On average J & M yields and average of 13 runs per game - the lowest of any of the 4 fields, even though it is the

     field with the most area.  To be successful here a team must 1st be solid on defense - in every field.  There is simply

     too much room to cover to not be solid and give up free passes to one side of the field.   Whereas borderline fielders

     can be hidden on the other fields by overlapping coverage, on J & M, due to the width and depth of the field, it is

     every man for himself.

 

     Small ball is the name of the game at the plate on J & M.   Teams average 4 HRs per game total on this field, less

     than 1/2 what is averaged on any other field.   After the sun goes down and the air gets heavier, HRs are as rare as

     honest politicians here.

 

     The 2nd key to being successful on J&M is to have left handed batters or righties who can go opposite field.   Due

     to the large area of the field, shots to the right field corner are almost always doubles and occasionally become triples

     - the only field where this is possible.

 

     Both foul poles for this field are 25' tall with American flags gracing their tops.

  

     This field was constructed in 2005 (with TLC).   Stadium lights were added in 2006.

 

 

                                                 Carroll Construction Field  (front yard)                            Return to Top

          

                                                      

     Carroll field is named for Rick Carroll of Carroll Excavating , who graciously donated the dirt and grading necessary

     to level out this field.   By our count nearly 400 tons of dirt were required for this process.

 

    Official Stats
       Left Field Fence  :  85' long, 12' tall plywood plus 4' tall windscreen
       Right Field Fence :  78' long, 12' tall windscreen, on 4' embankment
       Center Field Fence :  107' long, 7' tall windscreen
      2012 Average Runs Per Game :  16
      2012 Average Game Score : 9 - 7
      2012 Average HRs Per Game :  8

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

      

     This field is a love / hate relationship.   Some teams love it, some hate it.   The green monster in left field is a mere 85'

     away, but it is a full 15+' tall.   The right field fence is even closer - only 78' down the line but it is even taller - 12' of

     actual fence sitting on a 4' tall hill.   Center field is the longest of any field being 107' in length and 8' in height.  

     Against a good short stop, there are almost no hits to be had to left field here.   Singles can be had to right, especially

     off the fence and singles up the middle are readily available also.  The problem develops when there is already a man

     on 1st base.   Grounders to the 1st base side and up the middle here result in more double plays than all other fields

     combined.

 

     Runners on 1st and 2nd and a ground ball to short results in automatic double play when the fielder steps on 3rd just a

     step or two away and relays to the mound for a pitcher's hand put out.  

  

     This field shrinks with each additional base runner.  The only way to score serious runs here is to hit HRs.  For some

     reason, even with the short fences, this has proven difficult for many teams.  

  

     Both foul poles for this field are 25' tall with American flags gracing their tops.

 

     Many of the league's most shocking upsets have occurred here and the field requires a team of patience and opportunity

     to tame it and claim it as their own.  One thing is true about this field, rarely are there mercy rule games and contests

     invariably go down to the wire.

 

     Carroll Construction Field or CC as it is known, was constructed in 2009.   Several renovation projects have been

     undertaken to widen the field, improve the grass and in 2011, replace all halogen lights with stadium lights.  The only

     potential improvement left is to widen this field an additional 8' down the 3rd base line.  Our estimate is that it will take

     220 tons of dirt to accomplish.  We had the opportunity to accomplish this in 2012 but decide to hold off for fear it would

     fairly dramatically alter the dynamic by making base hits considerably easier to come by - thus denuding iut of its feast

     or famine reputation. 

 

     CC Field has the only impediment or in play anomaly at Legends Park.  Inhabiting in foul territory just beyond left field

     in the beloved Plinko tree.  Balls hit into this tree are live and can be caught, or even dumped back into fair play.

     There are generally lots of opportunities to field these unpredictable ricochets due to the nearness of the green monster

     and it is always hilarious to see teams try to guess where the balls are going to fall out of the tree at - only to be 1 step

     out of place.   There are probably 100 attempts for every successful catch, and lots of laughs in between.

       

 

                                                           Shelley Field  (tree house field)                                     Return to Top

  

                                                                

                                                  

     Shelley field is our newest field, sponsored by Shelley Nursery and Greenhouse on Route 23 just outside of Waverly.

     Justin Shelley, owner of the Nursery was responsible for providing the 120 tons of dirt required to level the field.

  

     It is located between the left field J & M fence and the woods behind.   It was added in fall 2011 on the fly to

     accommodate the 20 teams playing in the NWBA Slow and Fast Pitch Ohio State Wiffle Ball tournaments.

   

    Official Stats
       Left Field Fence  :  75' long, 7' tall windscreen
      Right Field Fence :  75' long, 12' tall windscreen, on 4' embankment
      Center Field Fence :  105' long, 7' tall windscreen
      2012 Average Runs Per Game :  18
      2012 Average Game Score : 11 - 7
      2012 Average HRs Per Game :  10

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

   

     The field has the shortest fences to both left and right fields of all fields at Legends Park.   These short pokes are

     somewhat offset by the 16' tall fence in right and the immediate jog the left field makes to 95'.   

 

     Shelley field is a combination of all the fields in the manner of play which excels on it.  Small ball is easier to play

     here than on TLC or CC, and it is easier to hit HRs here than on J&M and CC.   Hits to right field are plentiful due

     to the elevated right field fence, but the field mirrors CC in that the field narrows considerably once runners are on

     base.   HRs down the line are fairly easy to claim, but like J & M if the ball is hit to the power alleys or dead center

     it takes an absolute crush to go yard.

   

     Both foul poles for this field are 25' tall with the right field pole sporting an American flag.

        

    That Which Remains - Setup Tasks for Season 2013

         J & M Memorial Field - items completed in orange                         General Items

         1.  Install new anchor pole in front of left center light pole          1.  Plug, Reseed, Fertilize J & M

         2.  Fill anchor pole with concrete                                                   2.  Plug, Reseed, Fertilize TLC

         3.  Replace flag on left field foul pole                                            3.  Plug, Reseed, Fertilize Carroll

         4.  Install left field foul pole                                                           4.  Fix Porta-John door

         5.  Fill right field anchor pole with concrete                                  5.  Service Porta-John

         6.  Install right field solid anchor pole                                           6.  Repair broken electric box

         7.  Attach right field fence to right and center field poles            7.  Install rubber protectors over boxes

         8.  Install new flag on right field foul pole                                     8.  Install bottom 2' of windscreen J & M

         9.  Install right field foul pole                                                         9.  Install bottom 2' of windscreen TLC

       10.  Attach guy wires to right field foul pole                                  10Spray 2-4-D on all

       11.  Install right field fence support pole                                       11Setup Irrigation system

       12.  Install center field solid support pole   

       13.  Attach guy wires to center field fence pole         

       14.  Attach 8' windscreen guy wires to solid support poles                 By Week  04/08

       15.  Erect left field fence                                                                 1.  String power line from LC pole to Shelley #1   

       16.  Erect and adjust left field fence                                               2.  String supply line from Shelley #1 tree to #2

       17.  Erect and adjust center field fence                                          3.  Reseed TLC football field fix

       18.  Install 1st & 3rd base foul lines                                               4.  Reseed TLC holes

       19.  Install backstop screen                                                            5.  Reseed J&M holes

       20.  Install baseline safety fence                                                    6.  Reseed Carroll holes          

       21.  Install outfield safety fence                                                     7 Extend left field foul pole on Carroll

       22.  Install outfield fence gates in left and right center fields       8.  Vegetation kill where appropriate

       23.  Install scoreboard                                                                     9.  Level Carroll home, seed & straw

       24.  Paint anchor pole yellow                                                         10.  Order windscreen for J&M, Carroll, Shelley

       25.  Paint right field foul pole yellow  

       26.  Paint center field foul pole yellow                                                 By Week  04/23

       27.  Paint left field foul pole yellow                                                 1.  Numbers 3 & 4 of J & M

                                                                                                                 2.  Numbers 7 - 18 of J & M                                          

 Return to Top                                                                                    3.  Numbers 3 - 8 of TLC    

                                                                                                               

         TLC Field - items completed in orange                                             By Week  04/30

                                                                                                                1Re-Engineer irrigation pump setup at pond

         1.  Install new anchor pole in front of left center light pole        2Install irrigation pump at pond   

         2.  Fill anchor pole with concrete                                                 3Install fire hose from pond

         3.  Replace flag on right field foul pole                                       4. Install sprinkler pump at LP tank 

         4.  Install right field foul pole                                                       5. Dig hole for Shelley Center field fence pole

         5.  Attach right field fence to guy wires                                      6Weld Shelley Center field fence pole eyebolts                                                 

         6.  Erect and adjust right field fence                                           7Install 5 eyebolts for Shelley center field fence           

         7.  Erect and adjust center field fence                                         8. Install Shelley center field fence                                      

         8.  Install 1st & 3rd base foul lines                                              9. Mow Shelley field with push mower 

         9.  Install backstop screen                                                       

       10.  Install baseline safety fence                                                        By Week  05/14

       11.  Install outfield safety fence                                                     1 Install backstop screen & scoreboard TLC                                      

       12.  Install outfield fence gates in left and right center fields       2 Install backstop screen & scoreboard J & M      

       13.  Install scoreboard                                                                     3 Install backstop screen & scoreboard Shelley                                                              

       14.  Paint anchor pole yellow                                                           4 Install backstop screen & scoreboard Carroll                                                        

       15.  Paint right field foul pole yellow                                               5 Construct 1 batter's box   

                                                                                                                 6 Construct 1 pitcher's box                                      

     Return to Top                                                                                     7 Finish wiring Carroll lights

         Carroll Field - items completed in orange

         1.  Remove halogen lights from 4 poles

         2.  Fabricate 1st base double light holder                                      Week  by 03/12-19

         3.  Fabricate remote ballast holder on 1st base pole                1.  Plug, Reseed, Fertilize J & M

         4.  Alter 2 halogen lights to be HID for 1st base pole              2.  Plug, Reseed, Fertilize TLC

         5.  Install new HID lights on 1st base pole top                         3.  Plug, Reseed, Fertilize Carroll

         6.  Install ballasts on 1st base pole                                           4.  Secure 3 loads dirt for 1st base line

         7.  Install and wire electric junction box for new lights            5.  Level 1st base line

         8.  Remove halogen lights from 4 poles                                    6.  Plant grass seed on infield, right field 

         9.  Fabricate 1st base double light holder                                 7.  Straw infield, home plate, right field

       10.  Fabricate remote ballast holder on 1st base pole               8.  Engineer, weld, paint light bracket #1      

       11.  Alter 2 halogen lights to be HID for 1st base pole             9.  Engineer, weld, paint light bracket #2

       12.  Install new HID lights on 1st base pole top

       13.  Install ballasts on 1st base pole

       14.  Install and wire electric junction box for new lights

       15.  Install new flag on right field foul pole

       16.  Install right field foul pole

       17.  Install right field fish net fence

       18.  Install right field 8' tall windscreen

       19.  Install center field fence support pole

       20.  Install center field fish net fence

       21.  Install center field 8' tall windscreen

       22.  Install 1st & 3rd base foul lines

       23.  Install backstop screen

       24.  Install right field out-of-play fence

       25.  Install left field out-of-play fence

       26. Trench from barn to edge of woods for new lights

       27. Trench from garage to 1st base light pole    (put on hold)

       28. Trench from 1st base to 3rd base light pole  (put on hold)

       29. Install wire from garage to 1st base pole      (put on hold)

       30. Install wire from 1st base to 3rd base pole   (put on hold)

       31. Install wire from barn to woods line

       32. Fill in trenches

       33. Make electrical connections at 1st base pole

       34. Make electrical connections at 3rd base pole

       35. Make electrical connections woods station

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    Shelley Field - items completed in orange

         1.  Dump and grade dirt for home plate

         2.  Dump and grade dirt for pitcher's mound

         3.  Dump and grade dirt for 1st base line

         4.  Cut down leaning tree in left field

         5.  De-limb trees in left field

         6.  Clear brush from 3rd base line

         7.  Plant grass seed on infield, home plate, right field

         8.  Straw infield, home plate, right field

         9.  Fabricate 1st base double light holder

       10.  Fabricate remote ballast holder on 1st base pole

       11.  Alter 2 halogen lights to be HID for 1st base pole

       12.  Install new HID lights on 1st base pole top

       13.  Install and wire ballast on 1st base pole

 

       14.  Fabricate right center light pole double light holder

       15.  Fabricate remote ballast box for right center light pole

       16.  Alter 2 halogen lights to be HID for right center light pole

       17.  Install new HID lights on right center light pole

       18.  Install and wire ballast on right center light pole

       19.  Install on off switch for new Shelley field lights on right center light pole

       20.  Modify current electric box to power new on / off switch

       21.  Fabricate home plate double light holder

       22.  Fabricate platform for home plate lights and ballast

       23.  Alter 2 halogen lights to be HID for home plate lights

       24.  Install new HID lights on home plate light platform

       25.  Fabricate remote ballast box for home plate light platform

       26.  Install and wire ballast on home plate light platform

       27.  Renovate a regular 400W and 1000W HID light

       28.  Fabricate platform for 3rd base lights

       30.  Install new HID lights on 3rd base light platform

       31.  Install and wire lights on 3rd base light platform

       32.  Fabricate batter's box single light holder

       34.  Alter 1 halogen light to be HID for batter's box light

       35.  Install new HID light on batter's box light platform

       36.  Fabricate remote ballast box for batter's box light platform

       37.  Install and wire ballast on batter's box light platform

       40.  Install right field 12' tall windscreen

       41.  Install center field fence support poles

       42.  Install center field home run fence

       43.  Install 1st & 3rd base foul lines

       44.  Install backstop screen

       45.  Install left field out-of-play fence

       46.  Build and carpet new batter's box

       47.  Build and carpet new pitcher's mound

       48.  Install scoreboard

       49.  Install new flag on right field foul pole

       50.  Install right field foul pole

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