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Baseball Field Dimensions: Bases, Infield & Outfield

Baseball field dimensions at a glance

Major League Baseball describes the infield as a 90-foot square. The outfield extends beyond two sides of that square, but there is no one complete field width or perimeter shared by every park because outfield fence distances and shapes vary.

Field reference MLB measurement
Infield layout 90 × 90 ft square
Home plate to pitcher's plate 60 ft 6 in
Home plate to second base point 127 ft 3⅜ in
Bases 18 × 18 in under current MLB rule reference

See MLB's field-dimensions guide and baseball field basics.

How wide and long is a baseball field?

The infield is the fixed 90-foot square; the overall playing field has no single length or width because each ballpark's outfield boundaries differ. As one MLB rule reference for parks constructed after June 1, 1958, minimum distances are 325 feet down the foul lines and 400 feet to center field, with exceptions and park-specific configurations. Those figures are not a universal rectangle or a guarantee for every stadium.

Base paths, bases and the pitcher's mound

The MLB layout uses a 90-foot infield square and a 60-foot-6-inch distance from the pitcher's plate to home plate. The distance from home to second base is 127 feet 3⅜ inches. Current MLB bases are 18-inch squares, but youth and recreational leagues can use different layouts or equipment.

“Baseball base length” can mean the distance between bases or the length of the physical base bag. The field reference is 90 feet for the infield layout; a current MLB base bag measures 18 inches on each side.

Outfield dimensions vary by park and league

Baseball fields are not all the same size. MLB uses a standard infield arrangement, while the outfield fence is set by each ballpark and local constraints. Minor-league parks also have different outfield layouts; youth baseball commonly uses shorter base paths and mound distances. Use the league's rulebook and the specific park plan when laying out a field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the perimeter of a baseball field?

There is no single full-field perimeter because the outfield boundary changes between parks. The MLB infield square alone has a perimeter of 360 feet (4 × 90 ft).

How far apart are baseball bases?

MLB's infield is laid out as a 90-foot square. Measurement reference points and larger bases mean the physical gap between bag edges is not simply 90 feet in every direction.

Are minor-league fields all the same size?

No. The infield follows professional baseball rules, but outfield distances and fence shapes differ by park.