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Few of us have what it takes to raise nearly $1 million to build an elaborate wiffleball stadium. Since Strawberry Field was completed in 1998 it has served as the Mecca for wiffleball fanatics and has drawn followers from across the country. So who built this field? A man named Rick Messina.
Wiffle ball is a variation of baseball played using a perforated, light-weight, rubbery plastic ball and a long, plastic (typically yellow) bat. Atwell and his boss Bryan Stovall, general manager at the Seasons, have transformed a half acre of space into a special place, Fenway Jr.
But not all wiffle ball fields have been modeled from major league ball parks. Some have created original fields, Strawberry Field in Encino, California being the most exquisite. Rick Messina spent over $700,000 constructing Strawberry Field, which features lights for night games, bleachers, and a press box.
Apr 2, 2001 · A San Fernando Valley man, a lover of baseball, has built a scaled down version of a Major League Baseball stadium in his backyard. But instead of baseball, he runs a wiffleball league.
Jul 17, 2020 · Some have created original fields, Strawberry Field in Encino, California being the most exquisite. Rick Messina spent over $700,000 constructing Strawberry Field, which features lights for night games, bleachers, and a press box. He also converted a neighboring house into a clubhouse/pub.
Nov 1, 2023 · But not all wiffle ball fields have been modeled from major league ball parks. Some have created original fields, Strawberry Field in Encino, California being the most exquisite. Rick Messina spent over $700,000 constructing Strawberry Field, which features lights for night games, bleachers, and a press box.
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Jan 1, 2010 · The Wiffle Ball remains the great equalizer, befuddling batters of all ages. It curves, zips, and zooms with a mind of its own, turning anyone into a major league pitcher. It stands alone with its eight slots of perforated perfection, distinguished by its asymmetry and unpredictability.
