Abstract: An auxiliary safety base pad is provided, particularly for the first base position, adapted to be fastened alongside the conventional base pad and extend across the running lane adjacent first base. The pad is preferably made up of a hard rubber base member with a covering of outdoor type carpet. The covering is attached to the base except for the corners thereof. A grommet is placed at each corner of the hard rubber for receiving a spike fastener upon anchoring the base to the playing field. After the base is anchored the corners of the covering are placed over the spikes and grommets in a concealing fashion.