Professional, College, High School
The pitching mound is an 18' diameter circle. The center is located 59' from the apex (back point) of home plate along an invisible line extending from the apex through the center of 2nd base.
The front, center edge of the pitching rubber is located 60'6" from the apex of home plate along this same line.
The top face of the pitching rubber should be elevated 10" above the surrounding ground to ensure the proper slope can be achieved on the front landing area.
The front slope of the mound is a uniform 1 inch drop for every 1 foot towards home plate, beginning 6" in front of the pitching rubber. (see Mound Profile diagram below)
If desired, bagged clay or unfired clay brick can be added to the table and front slope of the mound to reduce digout and improve footing. This clay layer should be a minimum of 3" - 4" thick.
Babe Ruth, Pony
The pitching mound is a 12' diameter circle. The center is located 47'6" from the apex (back point) of home plate along an invisible line extending from the apex through the center of 2nd base.
The front, center edge of the pitching rubber is located 50' from the apex of home plate along this same line.
The top face of the pitching rubber should be elevated 8" above the surround ing ground to ensure the proper slope can be achieved on the front landing area.
The front slope of the mound is a uniform 1 inch drop for every 1 foot towards home plate, beginning 6" in front of the pitching rubber. (see Mound Profile diagram below)
If desired, bagged clay or unfired clay brick can be added to the table and front slope of the mound to reduce digout and improve footing. This clay layer should be a minimum of 3" - 4" thick.
Little League, Cal Ripkin-Babe Ruth
The pitching mound is a 10' diameter circle. The center is located 45' from the apex (back point) of home plate along an invisible line extending from the apex through the center of 2nd base.
The front, center edge of the pitching rubber is located 46' from the apex of home plate along this same line.
The top face of the pitching rubber should be elevated 6" above the surrounding ground to ensure the proper slope can be achieved on the front landing area.
The front slope of the mound is a uniform 1 inch drop for every 1 foot towards home plate, beginning 4" in front of the pitching rubber. (see Mound Profile diagram below)
If desired, bagged clay or unfired clay brick can be added to the table and front slope of the mound to reduce digout and improve footing. This clay layer should be a minimum of 3" - 4" thick.
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM (CST)