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Champion Sports 80 3-SPIKE Pitcher's Plate Official, 24" X 6"
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Description
Description
Champion Sports 80 Official Pitchers Plate for Game Mounds
The Champion Sports 80 is an official-size pitchers plate in heavy-duty rubber, anchored to the mound by three metal spikes. At 24in by 6in it is the regulation rubber for a game mound, and it removes after play for field maintenance. It rounds out an infield built on an anchored set like the M501 in a baseball and softball program.
The three-spike design drives into the mound for a firm hold and pulls back out, so the same plate serves game day and lifts for dragging the mound.
Key Product Specifications
- Brand: Champion Sports
- Style Number: 80
- Product Type: Pitchers plate, official size
- Material: Heavy-duty rubber
- Anchoring: Three metal spikes
- Size: 24in L x 6in W
- Weather: Withstands outdoor conditions
- Install: Anchors to the mound; removable for maintenance
- Best For: Official game mounds
Specifications at a Glance
| Brand | Champion Sports |
|---|---|
| Style Number | 80 |
| Type | Pitchers plate, official |
| Material | Heavy-duty rubber |
| Spikes | Three metal |
| Size | 24in x 6in |
| Install | Removable |
| Best For | Regulation game mounds |
Quick Answer
- What it is: An official 24in rubber pitchers plate with three metal spikes
- Best for: Regulation game mounds
- Installs: Three spikes drive into the mound; pulls out for maintenance
- Why it stands out: Heavy-duty rubber that holds and removes cleanly
- In one line: The regulation three-spike rubber for a game mound
Heavy-Duty Rubber, Three-Spike Hold
The 80 is molded from heavy-duty rubber that withstands sun, rain, and cleat traffic, with three metal spikes underneath that drive into the mound for a firm anchor. Three spikes spread the hold across the plate so it does not rock under a pitcher push-off. It is the official 24in size; smaller youth plates serve younger mounds, while this is the full-size regulation rubber that pairs with field hardware like the base spike line.
Anchoring and Removing the 80
Position the plate on the mound, drive the three spikes flush, and it is set for play. To drag or rebuild the mound, pull the plate and reseat it after. Because it removes cleanly, it protects the rubber from off-season weather. Pair it with an anchored infield such as the M250 set and a matching home plate to complete the diamond.
Where It Fits by Field Type
| Field | Suitability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Official game mound | Best | Regulation 24in, three-spike hold |
| High school / league | Best | Heavy-duty rubber for game traffic |
| Practice mound | Good | Removable for frequent use |
| Youth mound | Use youth size | Smaller 18in plates fit younger fields |
| Indoor bullpen | Good | Spikes need a soft surface |
| Anchor-style hold | Use anchor plate | In-ground anchor systems for a fixed plate |
Equipping the Mound
For an athletic director or groundskeeper, the 80 is the regulation rubber that finishes a game mound. It is removable, so it pairs with regular mound maintenance rather than fighting it. Match it to the rest of the diamond through the bases and home plates range and the baseball and softball collection.
Buyer and Field Workflow
Seat the plate, drive the three spikes, and confirm it sits flush and level. After the season or before a mound rebuild, pull it and store it flat. Keep the diamond stocked with matching bases such as the M501 set and a home plate so the whole field reorders together.
Who Buys This Plate and Why
Athletic directors, groundskeepers, and leagues buy the 80 as the regulation pitchers rubber for a game mound. Heavy-duty rubber and three spikes give a firm, level hold that survives repeated push-offs and outdoor weather.
A field running game play that needs a removable, official-size rubber is the clearest case, since the 80 anchors firmly yet pulls for mound dragging.
Choosing This Style vs Companions
| If you need | Reach for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| An official game rubber | 80 | Heavy-duty rubber, three spikes, 24in |
| A youth-size rubber | Youth plate | Smaller 18in mound rubber |
| A fixed in-ground rubber | Anchor plate | Metal anchor system locks it in |
| A matching home plate | 96 | Waffle-bottom plate |
| A full base set | M501 | Welded-stanchion anchored set |
| A practice base | 93 | Single waffle-bottom base |
Expert Recommendation
Choose the 80 as the regulation, removable rubber for a game mound. For a permanently fixed plate, step to an anchor-style in-ground rubber; for the rest of the diamond, build on the M501 set and match a 96 home plate.
Alternatives and Companion Styles
Companions: the anchored M250 and welded M501 base sets, the 96 home plate and 95 E-Z Slide plate, and the 93 waffle base for practice. Build the mound and infield together from this line.
What Sets the 80 Apart
Its value is a regulation hold that comes back out: heavy-duty official-size rubber with three spikes that anchor a game mound firmly yet pull cleanly for mound maintenance.
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Care and Durability
Pull the plate before dragging or rebuilding the mound and store it flat off-season. Heavy-duty rubber resists UV and weather; rinsing dirt off the spikes keeps them driving cleanly into the mound each game.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the 80?
Official size, 24in long by 6in wide.
How does it anchor?
Three metal spikes drive into the mound for a firm hold.
What is it made of?
Heavy-duty rubber built for outdoor weather.
Can it be removed?
Yes, pull it for mound dragging or maintenance and reseat it after.
Is it official size?
Yes, 24in by 6in is the regulation pitchers-plate size.
Is there a youth version?
Smaller 18in plates serve youth mounds; the 80 is the full-size rubber.
Is it for baseball or softball?
It is the regulation baseball pitchers plate; softball pitches from its own distance.
How many spikes does it have?
Three metal spikes.
Does it work on a practice mound?
Yes, and its removability makes it easy to reset for frequent practice.
How do I keep it level?
Drive all three spikes flush and check the plate sits even before play.
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