Baseball Diamond vs. Tennis Court
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 key differences identified.
Official baseball diamonds are regulated by Major League Baseball (MLB Official Baseball Rules Rule 2.01). The infield is a 90 × 90 ft (27.43 × 27.43 m) square rotated 45 degrees. The pitcher's rubber is located exactly 60 ft 6 in (18.44 m) from the back tip of home plate on a mound raised 10 in (25.4 cm). Regulation outfield fences typically range from 325–350 ft at the foul poles to 400+ ft in center field.
Official tennis courts are standardized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF Rule 1). The rectangular court measures 78.0 ft (23.77 m) in length. Singles courts are 27.0 ft (8.23 m) wide; doubles courts are 36.0 ft (10.97 m) wide (doubles alleys 4.5 ft / 1.37 m). The net is suspended at 3.5 ft (1.07 m) at the posts and pulled taut to exactly 3.0 ft (0.914 m / 36 in) at the center strap.
Specification Comparison Table
19 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Base Path Distance
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27.43 m (90.0 ft between consecutive bases) | — |
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Pitching Distance
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18.44 m (60.0 ft 6.0 in from home plate apex to rubber) | — |
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Pitcher's Mound Height
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25.4 cm (10.0 in above home plate level) | — |
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Pitcher's Mound Diameter
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5.49 m (18.0 ft circular circle) | — |
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Pitcher's Rubber Plate
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61.0 × 15.2 cm (24.0 × 6.0 in white rubber) | — |
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Home Plate Geometry
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5-Sided 17-Inch Pentagon (17" front, 8.5" sides, 12" apex) Standard | — |
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MLB Base Size (Enlarged 2023)
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45.72 × 45.72 cm (18.0 × 18.0 in square foam-filled canvas) | — |
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Home to 2nd Base Diagonal
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38.79 m (127.0 ft 3.375 in) | — |
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Recommended Minimum Foul Pole Distance
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97.54 m (320.0 ft minimum along foul lines) | — |
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Recommended Minimum Center Field Distance
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121.92 m (400.0 ft minimum) | — |
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Court Length (Overall)
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— | 23.77 m (78.0 ft baseline to baseline) |
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Singles Width
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— | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
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Doubles Width
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— | 10.97 m (36.0 ft with 4.5 ft alleys) |
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Net Height at Center Strap
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— | 0.914 m (3.0 ft / 36.0 in strictly maintained) |
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Net Height at Posts
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— | 1.07 m (3.5 ft / 42.0 in at post centers) |
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Service Box Length
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— | 6.40 m (21.0 ft from net to service line) |
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Service Box Width
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— | 4.115 m (13.5 ft per half court) |
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Baseline Line Width
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— | Up to 10.0 cm (4.0 in max; other lines 2.5–5.0 cm) |
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Minimum Overall Stadium Footprint
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— | 36.57 × 18.29 m (120 × 60 ft including runoffs) |