Cleveland High School is a part of the Portland Interscholastic League (PIL). The PIL is a vibrant, urban-based conference with a wide range of field types and conditions. The league includes Grant, Cleveland, Ida B. Wells, Lincoln, McDaniel, Roosevelt, Jefferson, and Franklin. It is known for both historic rivalries and diverse field challenges—often dictated by space, infrastructure, and neighborhood layout.
Field Location: 2500 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
Left Field 317 ft.
Right Field 260 ft.
Center Field 345 ft.
Backstop N/A
Strategy: Defend the Short Porch
- Right field is a launch pad—shift defense toward right and anticipate elevated fly balls.
- Outfielders must learn how to handle balls off or through tree branches (trees overhang RF and right-center).
- 2B and RF should coordinate on deep flares or bloops near the foul line.
- Pitchers should avoid letting left-handed hitters get their hands extended—keep pitches in or up.
Offensive Game Plan
- Left-handed hitters should look to lift the ball to right early in counts.
- Encourage aggressive swings and opposite-field approaches.
- Situational hitting is key—fly balls to right field can move runners or turn into extra bases.
- Base runners must remain alert to unpredictable bounces or tree deflections.
Here’s how Cleveland compares to other fields in their conference:
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