Oregon Varsity Baseball Field Guide – Page 2 – Tailored Strategies for Oregon High School Varsity Baseball Fields

Beaverton High School

Beaverton High School is a part of the Metro League. The Metro League is known for disciplined teams, sound fundamentals, and adaptable offensive systems. Comprising schools from Aloha, Beaverton, Jesuit, Mountainside, Southridge, Sunset, and Westview, nearly every field in the league presents unique, game-shaping conditions. All-turf surfaces dominate, rewarding aggressive baserunning, bunt execution, and precision pitching. The league consistently produces playoff contenders and college-caliber talent.

Field Location: 13000 SW 2nd St, Beaverton, OR 97005

Left Field 330 ft.

Right Field 297 ft.

Center Field 344 ft.

Backstop 41 ft.

Strategy: Manage the RF Line

Defense must respect the RF foul line—shade that direction and communicate.
Teach catchers urgency with deep backstop; passed balls lead to free bases.
Foul territory can get tricky—outfielders must own their space.
Some days the gaps stretch—prep for extra-base threats.

Offensive Game Plan

Righties to LF, lefties to RF—short corners reward good barrel contact.
Fly balls carry in CF, so be ready to tag or stretch.
Practice rounding bags and being alert for overthrows or hesitation.

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6A Metro League

Jesuit High School

Jesuit High School is a part of the Metro League. The Metro League is known for disciplined teams, sound fundamentals, and adaptable offensive systems. Comprising schools from Aloha, Beaverton, Jesuit, Mountainside, Southridge, Sunset, and Westview, nearly every field in the league presents unique, game-shaping conditions. All-turf surfaces dominate, rewarding aggressive baserunning, bunt execution, and precision pitching. The league consistently produces playoff contenders and college-caliber talent.

Field Location: 9000 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225

Left Field 319 ft.

Right Field 283 ft.

Center Field 330 ft.

Backstop 19 ft.

Strategy: High Alert in RF

IF and OF must shift heavily to right. Shallow RF fly balls can be HRs.
Pitch away—work off-speed and outside zones to neutralize RF pull hitters.
Prioritize fast transitions and crisp throws—turf demands quickness.
Wild pitches rarely advance runners but requires constant blocking vigilance.

Offensive Game Plan

Righties go oppo—use RF gap and carry to their advantage. Fly balls can reward.
Lefties—fly balls to RF can be instant damage—identify wind patterns.
Jesuit’s turf allows drag bunts and well-placed rollers to become instant base hits.

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6A Metro League

Aloha High School

Aloha High School is a part of the Metro League. The Metro League is known for disciplined teams, sound fundamentals, and adaptable offensive systems. Comprising schools from Aloha, Beaverton, Jesuit, Mountainside, Southridge, Sunset, and Westview, nearly every field in the league presents unique, game-shaping conditions. All-turf surfaces dominate, rewarding aggressive baserunning, bunt execution, and precision pitching. The league consistently produces playoff contenders and college-caliber talent.

Field Location: 18550 SW Kinnaman Rd. Beaverton, OR 97078

Left Field 313 ft.

Right Field 299 ft.

Center Field 349 ft.

Backstop 30 ft.

Strategy: Protect the Corners

Defensively pitch inside to lefties to reduce pull power. OF should shade to RF accordingly.
Ball will get to the wall fast; infielders must sprint to cut positions.
Middle depth backstop distance—train catchers to be quick off the mark on passed balls or wild pitches.
MI should react fast, stay low—bounce skips pick up speed on turf.

Offensive Game Plan

Encourage hard contact to RF for left-handed hitters—easy distance and scoring potential.
Move runners with high contact rates; look for hustle doubles and poor alignment.
Use bunts, slaps, and hit-and-runs to force miscommunication.

Here’s how Aloha compares to other fields in their conference:

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6A Metro League

Sunset High School

Sunset High School is a part of the Metro League. The Metro League is known for disciplined teams, sound fundamentals, and adaptable offensive systems. Comprising schools from Aloha, Beaverton, Jesuit, Mountainside, Southridge, Sunset, and Westview, nearly every field in the league presents unique, game-shaping conditions. All-turf surfaces dominate, rewarding aggressive baserunning, bunt execution, and precision pitching. The league consistently produces playoff contenders and college-caliber talent.

Field Location: 13840 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229

Left Field 310 ft.

Right Field 302 ft.

Center Field 345 ft.

Backstop 21 ft.

Strategy: Fast Turf, Tight Angles

Players must stay low and maintain active feet—turf will increase infield velocity.
Corners play in and tight to the lines to cut off fast-moving grounders.
OF emphasize charging through the ball—don’t sit back. Every hop is predictable, but fast.
Short backstop means balls don’t travel—force out opportunities increase.

Offensive Game Plan

Utilize bunts, drag hits, and early steals to apply pressure.
Encourage hitters to pull ground balls into the short foul lines where quick turf boosts chances.
Aggressive baserunning—read bounces quickly. Anticipate and react before the defense settles.

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6A Portland Interscholastic League

Franklin High School

Franklin 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: 5405 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR 97206

Left Field 304 ft.

Right Field 318 ft.

Center Field 361 ft.

Backstop 32 ft.

Strategy: Balanced Play

No extreme dimensions—position OF traditionally.
Use this field to play straight-up, fundamental defense.
Catchers can take more risks on passed balls with a bigger backstop.
Defensive shifts should be situational rather than field-driven.

Offensive Game Plan

Contact hitters can thrive with a middle-oppo approach.
Use the full field; don’t sell out for power.
Take advantage of the turf by putting the ball in play and running hard.

Here’s how Franklin compares to other fields in their conference:

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6A Portland Interscholastic League

Jefferson High School

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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6A Portland Interscholastic League

Roosevelt High School

Roosevelt 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: 6941 N Central St, Portland, OR 97203

Left Field 294 ft.

Right Field 300 ft.

Center Field 300 ft.

Backstop 16 ft.

Strategy: Chaos Potential

Extreme short field—fly balls = danger; outfielders must play shallow and read fast.
Infielders must be precise—no room for error with short backstop.
Catchers must be ready to block everything—there’s no space behind.
Pitchers must disrupt timing with offspeed and elevation; fly balls carry.

Offensive Game Plan

Encourage power swings—even routine fly balls have HR potential.
Embrace the bunt game; tight turf and small field can cause havoc.
Run hard on contact—errors and overthrows often lead to extra bases.

Here’s how Roosevelt compares to other fields in their conference:

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6A Portland Interscholastic League

McDaniel High School

McDaniel 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: 2735 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220

Left Field 294 ft.

Right Field 254 ft.

Center Field 348 ft.

Backstop 29 ft.

Strategy: Balanced Approach

Outfield fence may change—recon field setup pregame and adjust accordingly.
RF is especially short—outfielders must play shallow and react quickly.
Infielders must anticipate speedy grounders—prioritize lateral quickness.
Control the running game with firm throws and consistent communication.

Offensive Game Plan

Perfect for slap hitters and drag bunters—turf and tight fences amplify speed.
Target RF with lefty hitters or inside-out swings.
Look to advance on throws and take advantage of misplays off short fences.

Here’s how McDaniel compares to other fields in their conference:

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6A Portland Interscholastic League

Lincoln High School

Lincoln 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: Hillsboro Stadium • 4450 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Left Field 311 ft.

Right Field 328 ft.

Center Field 370 ft.

Backstop 19 ft.

Strategy: Fundamentals First

With turf and true hops, fielding must be clean—use sound mechanics.
OF arms must be strong and accurate to cover the big gaps.
Small backstop limits wild pitch risks—focus more on framing and blocking low strikes.
Reinforce communication to avoid misplays on deep turf fly balls.

Offensive Game Plan

Attack line drives and hustle hard—turf rewards effort.
Use team speed to challenge defenders’ transitions on quick turf.
Leadoff hitters should prioritize getting on base and pressuring with movement.

Here’s how Lincoln compares to other fields in their conference:

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6A Portland Interscholastic League

Ida B. Wells High School

Ida B. Wells 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: 1151 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219

Left Field 310 ft.

Right Field 315 ft.

Center Field 436 ft.

Backstop 22 ft.

Strategy: Guard the Gaps

Enormous center field opens space for extra-base hits—CF must cover deep, corners in slightly.
Pitchers should limit mistake pitches middle-in; gap hits can stretch into triples.
Prioritize outfield communication and double-cut execution.
Backstop isn’t huge but demands active catching—limit free bases on passed balls and wild pitches.

Offensive Game Plan

Focus on line drives to the alleys; speed will turn hits into momentum.
Encourage aggressive turns and read outfielders’ angles.
Hit-and-run opportunities increase if middle infielders are shading toward gaps.

Here’s how Ida B. Wells compares to other fields in their conference:

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