What feature(s) is truly unique about the Texas Rangers' playing field compared with other ballparks in the warm-season zone?

• A. It uses bermudagrass infield.
• B. It has a zoysiagrass infield.
• C. It has a dirt infield.
• D. It uses artificial turf infield.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is understanding how the turfgrass species used for the infield affects play and maintenance in warm-season climates. Infields in warm-season zones are typically bermudagrass because it tolerates heat and heavy use and recovers quickly. The Texas Rangers are notable for using zoysiagrass infield, which is uncommon for MLB fields. Zoysiagrass forms a very dense, fine-textured surface that can provide a smoother, more even ball roll and handle foot traffic well, offering a unique playing surface compared with other parks that rely on bermudagrass. This distinct choice is what sets their field apart. The other options describe more typical or non-grass surfaces (dirt or artificial turf), which don’t highlight this unusual grass selection.