Texas Rangers grounds director Dennis Klein says his job has not been made any easier by the summer-long heatwave in Texas. Klein estimates that the surface of the field has reached 130 degrees in the afternoon heat.

Texas heat challenges Arlington’s grounds crew

August 23, 2011

While it is only on display for a few hours every night, maintaining the grass is a full-time job. Just ask Rangers grounds director Dennis Klein or assistant director of complex grounds Stephen Lord. Their jobs have not been made any easier by the summer-long heatwave in Texas. Klein estimates that the surface of the field has reached 130 degrees in the afternoon heat.