Jefferson 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: 5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Left Field 340 ft.
Right Field 276 ft.
Center Field 292 ft.
Backstop 25 ft.
Strategy: Patrol the Quirks
- CF must cheat in—obstruction limits depth and tracking.
- Gaps can become blind spots; outfielders must back each other up.
- Infield must be alert on relays and anticipate ricochets.
- Adjust relays and cutoff positions to account for shallow CF.
Offensive Game Plan
- Drop hits into shallow CF or drive balls up the middle.
- Smart baserunning can expose the gaps—look for throws offline or slow recoveries.
- Emphasize opposite-field contact and situational hitting.
Here’s how Jefferson compares to other fields in their conference:
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