Cadwell Park renovations receive positive reviews during state tournament

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:52 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

Renovations at Cadwell Park in Mitchell, South Dakota, have drawn praise during the ongoing state amateur baseball tournament. The city invested $400,000 in improvements, enhancing the infield with new drainage and sod. Players and managers noted the superior field quality, especially the new infield dirt supplied by DuraEdge. Tournament Director Jim 'Jocko' Johnston highlighted the dedication of the maintenance crew in preparing the field for the tournament demands, which includes 35 games over 12 days. Preparations to maintain the field for future seasons are ongoing.

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  • Total investment for renovations was $400,000.
  • New infield includes 9 inches of sand and peat moss for moisture retention.
  • DuraEdge material used for the infield is also used in Major League Baseball.
  • Tournament features 35 games in 12 days at Cadwell Park.
  • Johnston emphasized the importance of seasonal maintenance for the field.
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Aug. 14—MITCHELL — Zack Puetz was already fond of Cadwell Park. It's where his Dell Rapids PBR baseball team won the Class B state championship two years ago, after all. But after $400,000 in renovations to the infield and the dugouts at Mitchell's baseball showpiece, he said it's simply beautiful now. "In 2024, (the infield) was a little beat up," Puetz said. "But I saw the pictures and I ...

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