Ex-MLB star JJ Hardy is slammed by neighbors for building a mini BASEBALL FIELD in his back yard that joins his golf course and tennis court

A former Major League Baseball star's 'field of dreams' is becoming his neighbor's nightmare.

JJ Hardy is building a mini baseball field in his backyard that already includes a golf course and tennis court.

Hardy, who lives on a county island in Chandler, Arizona, has not obtained the permit required for building the baseball court, according to Pam Lang.

'Everybody has a right to enjoy their own yard, but this is something that is beyond what is reasonable to expect your neighbors to tolerate,' she told AZ Family.

Lang, who lives across the street, said she was no aware of his plans until she saw poles being erected when construction started a few months ago.

In drone footage of Hardy's residence, a dozen 20-foot poles can be seen standing tall, overlooking the grass infield of the soon-to-be baseball court, encircled by temporary fencing.

JJ Hardy is building a mini baseball field in his backyard that already includes a golf course and tennis court. 

In footage of Hardy's residence, a dozen 20-foot poles can be seen standing tall, overlooking the grass infield of the soon-to-be baseball court, encircled by temporary fencing

Hardy, who lives on a county island in Chandler, Arizona, reportedly has not obtained the permit required for building the baseball court

Lang said she was not prepared to live next door to a large fence and lighting fixtures during evening games, if she could bear with the noise and dust from the ongoing construction site. 

'I didn't sign up to live next to a baseball field. It's like a commercial, like living next to Top Golf, you know,' she said. 

Lang filed a complaint with Maricopa County officials, who said the former baseball player has until April 22 to obtain the permits for his baseball field. 

'There's an inherent unfairness to this, an injustice because he can do whatever he wants because it's a county island, and I can't,' said Lang. 

'I don't have a recourse because I am bound by all these rules in this HOA'[  

'It's very disappointing and frustrating that all I can do is file a complaint and hope that somebody in the county feels like listening to me,' said Lang. 

Pam Lang, who lives just across the street from the ex-MLB player's house, has filed a complaint regarding the construction 

The mother living in Chandler is not prepared to live next door to a large fence and lighting fixtures during evening games, if she could bear with the noise and dust from the ongoing construction site. A bulldozer can be seen on the construction site 

Although Hardy lives on a county island that is not part of any incorporated city, he is still subject to the zoning regulations set forth by Maricopa County. 

These regulations include height and width requirements for outdoor facilities, including Hardy's backyard located within an unincorporated area. 

Officials said that the ongoing construction of the baseball field might have to be dismantled if Hardy fails to obtain permits by the deadline. 

Hardy is an Arizona native who played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles. 

He won three Gold Glove Awards during his seven-year tenure with the Orioles. 

Hardy lives with his wife Adrienne Acton and two kids. The couple also own a ranch in Montana. 

A family member of Hardy told the local news outlet that they have no comment on the neighborhood dispute. 

The soon-to-be baseball field will join his backyard amenities which already include a golf course and tennis court

Officials said that the ongoing construction of the baseball field might have to be dismantled if Hardy fails to obtain permits by the deadline

Social media users, unlike the neighbors, appear to be pleased with the construction of a baseball field near their homes. 

Many users said that the decision is 'awesome' and that they would love to sit outside and watch games or have the former MLB player to give their kids lessons. 

One person wrote: 'That would be awesome! I’d ask them if it would bother them if I sat outside and watched from time to time.' 

Other users said the neighbors should mind their own because 'it's his yard, his house, his land and his choice.' 

One user disagreed, highlighting the risks of living near a baseball field, such as potential property damage and concerns about lighting and noise pollution.  

They wrote: 'Honestly, how many of y’all would be okay with your neighbor building a baseball field in their backyard if it meant bright lights shining into your house at night, excessive noise, and the potential for baseballs to break windows or cause other damage to your property?