Champion Sports M950 Breakaway Double First Base

Champion Sports M950 Breakaway Double First Base for Safer Play

The Champion Sports M950 breakaway double first base is an official-size first base built to disengage from its stationary rubber base plate on impact, cutting the collision risk between a runner and the first baseman. It installs in standard ground anchors, so it fits a diamond already set up with an anchored line like the M250 set in a baseball and softball program.

The base ships with ground anchors, so a field manager can add safer first-base play to an existing infield without rebuilding it.

Key Product Specifications

• Brand: Champion Sports
• Style Number: M950
• Product Type: Breakaway double first base
• Size: Official size, 30in L x 15in W x 2.5in H
• Action: Disengages from a stationary rubber base plate on impact
• Material: Molded rubber
• Install: Easily installs in standard ground anchors
• Set Contents: Includes ground anchors
• Best For: Safer first-base play on game fields

Specifications at a Glance

Quick Answer

• What it is: An official-size double first base that breaks away on impact
• Best for: Reducing runner and fielder collisions at first
• Installs: Standard ground anchors; anchors included
• Why it stands out: Disengages from a stationary plate, then resets
• In one line: The safer first base that releases on contact

Breakaway Action at First Base

The M950 separates a stationary rubber base plate from the breakaway base above it. On a hard play the top base disengages, absorbing the contact instead of pinning a runner and fielder together, then reseats on the plate. The double-width footprint gives the runner and first baseman separate landing space. It uses standard ground anchors, the same fittings as a molded-shell set, so it slots into an existing anchored infield.

Installing the M950 on an Anchored Field

If the field already runs standard anchors, install the stationary plate at first and seat the breakaway base. It releases on impact and resets between plays. Pair it with a breakaway infield such as the low-profile M700 set for a fully safety-minded diamond, and cap any empty anchor with a rubber base plug.

Where It Fits by Field Type

Equipping a Safer First Base

For athletic directors and league managers, the M950 is the single highest-impact safety upgrade on the infield, since many base-path collisions happen at first. It drops into standard anchors, so a program can add it without changing the rest of the diamond. See the full bases and home plates range to round out the infield.

Buyer and Field Workflow

Set the stationary plate at first base in a standard anchor, seat the breakaway base, and confirm it releases and reseats cleanly. Check the action at the start of each season. Keep the field stocked with a spare base plug and the anchored M250 set for the rest of the bags.

Who Buys This Base and Why

Athletic directors, youth leagues, and schools buy the M950 to make first base safer, where runner and fielder collisions are most common. The breakaway design lets the base give on impact while the double width separates the two players.

A league adding safety equipment to an existing anchored diamond is the clearest case, since the M950 installs in the standard anchors already in the ground.

Choosing This Style vs Companions

Expert Recommendation

Choose the M950 to make first base safer on any anchored diamond. Extend the safety theme with a low-profile breakaway M700 infield set, or build the rest of the bags on the anchored M250 or welded M501 sets.

Alternatives and Companion Styles

Companions: the breakaway M700 set for the infield, the anchored M250 and M501 sets for the other bags, the 936SET rubber set for practice, and a rubber base plug for empty anchors.

What Sets the M950 Apart

Its value is collision safety at the busiest bag: an official double-width base that disengages on impact and reseats, installed in the standard anchors a field already has.

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Care and Durability

Test the breakaway release before each season and rinse the base and anchor to keep grit out of the action. The molded rubber is weather durable; store the base flat and dry off-season and cap the open anchor with a base plug.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the M950 improve safety?

The base disengages from its stationary plate on impact, reducing collisions between the runner and first baseman.

What size is it?

Official size, 30in long by 15in wide by 2.5in high, a double-width first base.

Does it include anchors?

Yes, ground anchors are included.

What anchors does it use?

Standard ground anchors, so it fits diamonds already set up with anchored bases.

What is it made of?

Molded rubber over a stationary rubber base plate.

Does the base reset after a play?

Yes, it reseats on the stationary plate after it disengages.

Is it for baseball or softball?

Both, it suits first base in either sport.

Can I add it to my existing field?

Yes, if your field uses standard anchors the M950 installs without other changes.

Should the whole infield be breakaway?

For maximum safety, pair it with a low-profile breakaway set on the other bases.

What if the action gets stiff?

Rinse out grit and check the mount; replace the base if the release no longer reseats cleanly.

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