Infield Drag Mats

Infield Drag Mats for Baseball and Softball Fields

An infield drag mat is one of the simplest, most effective tools for keeping a skinned infield playable. Whether you maintain a single Little League diamond or a multi-field softball complex, dragging the infield between innings, practices, or mowing days keeps the surface level, removes footprints and cleat marks, and prevents loose material from building up along the grass edges. Our infield drag equipment selection is built entirely around Jaypro drag mats, a name commonly used by school athletic departments, park districts, and rec leagues for routine field upkeep. With four sizes ranging from 3 ft. x 5 ft. up to 6 ft. x 6 ft., and prices from $305 to $563, there's a drag mat sized for a small practice diamond or a full varsity infield.

Choosing the Right Size Drag Mat

Picking the right size infield drag comes down to the width of the skinned area you're covering and how much pull-power you have available. The 4 ft.D x 3 ft.W and 3 ft.D x 5 ft.W mats are compact enough to be hand-pulled or towed behind a small utility vehicle, making them a good fit for youth fields or facilities with limited storage. The 3 ft.D x 6 ft.W and 6 ft.D x 6 ft.W mats cover more ground per pass, which cuts down the number of trips needed to drag a full adult infield and suits crews maintaining multiple fields on a tight schedule. If you're unsure, sizing up slightly reduces total dragging time; sizing down keeps the mat easier to store and maneuver in tight infields.

How to Use an Infield Drag Mat

Infield drag mats are designed to be towed, typically behind a garden tractor, ATV, or utility cart using a tow rope or chain attached to the mat's leading edge. Some crews also drag smaller mats by hand for spot-touch-ups around the mound, plate, and base cutouts where a full pass with a towed drag isn't practical. For best results, drag in a slightly different pattern each time (changing direction or overlapping passes) to avoid building up a lip where the skin meets the grass. Most facilities drag before each game and periodically between practices, adjusting frequency based on field usage and weather.

Why Groundskeepers Rely on Drag Mats

Consistent dragging is one of the most direct ways to address the infield lip — the ridge of built-up dirt and clay that forms at the grass/skin transition from repeated foot traffic and inconsistent maintenance. Left unaddressed, lips affect ball roll and create tripping hazards for infielders. Regular passes with an infield drag mat redistribute loose material, break up compaction, and smooth out the transition edge, which is a lower-cost, ongoing alternative to heavier edging or lip-removal equipment. Drag mats don't replace occasional edging work, but they're the routine maintenance step that keeps lips from forming in the first place.

Shopping Jaypro Infield Drags at JoySportStore

Every infield drag mat in this collection is a Jaypro product, so you're comparing sizes and price points within a single, consistent line rather than sorting through multiple brands and drag styles. At $305 to $563 depending on size, these drags fit budgets for single-field programs as well as multi-diamond complexes stocking more than one size. Browse the four available dimensions above, and choose based on the width of your skinned infield and the vehicle or manpower you'll use to pull it.