Iron Mike Pitching Machines Are State Of The Art!!!

Why consider an arm style pitching machine?

It's been said that hitting is timing, so it sure is an advantage to be able to see the pitcher wind up. This is a good reason to choose the Iron Mike Arm Style Pitching Machine by Master Pitch. These machines are the same models you've seen in high schools and college baseball programs and at spring training facilities.

In my opinion, too many people do not consider purchasing an arm-style pitching machine. Yet I can't imagine any pro club without living without one. Maybe it's because you just see so many of the wheel-type machines or maybe it is because of the intimidating, industrial look of an arm-style machine.

They really are not very complicated to set up, to use, to adjust and especially, to maintain. There's not much to replace and what parts you might need are readily available and inexpensive. They are meant to live outside, do not require extra auto feeders and throw consistent strikes without adjustment. They even include remote controls with most models and packages for a single player use.

If your need is for a pitching machine that will last for years and doesn't need to be moved or transported often, then these machines are a great choice. And when the time comes to consider selling it, there always seems to be a local buyer.

Angels Organization Gets In Holiday Spirit And Lets Fans Use Real Baseball Pitching Machines!!!

The Anaheim Angel's groundskeepers are holding their seventh annual Thanksgiving Holiday Canned Food Drive all this week at Angel Stadium. Participants can enter through Gate 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Fans will have the opportunity to step up to the plate and swing for the fences. Donations of two cans of food will be good for one swing against a pitching machine with a maximum of 20 pitches per participant. Fans may also donate $2 per pitch as well.

Speed pitch machines will also be set up in the bullpens giving fans the opportunity to test their pitching skills for a donation of one canned food item or $1 per pitch. Fans also can shag fly balls in the outfield for a donation of $25 for 15 minutes. The Angels will provide bats, balls and helmets.

All proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County in the fight against hunger during the holiday season. Donations may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank. This is done year after year in order to benefit the less fortunate. It truly is a great event that the Angels grounds keeping staff does. It gives fans an opportunity to test their skills on a pitching machine and act like a major league player.

ATEC Pitching Machines Are Great Training Tools!!!

ATEC pitching machines are designed and manufactured for baseball and softball at all levels, youth through professional. With a wide arsenal of machines that can throw fastballs 100 mph, devastating curve balls, and drops and risers at the Olympic level, ATEC pitching machines are geared for any player. Whether your a veteran, or a rookie to the game, ATEC pitching machines cover the whole field.

For baseball, ATEC pitching machines offers a variety of machines for any level. The Casey Pro 3G is the next generation of pitching machines. The Casey Pro 3G introduces the revolutionary micro-adjustment system that allows for instant pitch changes for game like training. From a fastball on the inside, to a curve on the outside "black," the Casey Pro 3G can execute with the pin-point accuracy.

As the Official Training Machine of Major League Baseball, the Casey Pro delivers major league heat up to 100 mph. With the ability to deliver every breaking ball imaginable and execute defensive practice flawlessly, the Casey Pro is the machine of choice from Pro Teams, to top college programs, and to little leagues and high schools across the country.

The choice of coaches across the country, the Power Hummer makes the fungo a thing of the past. With the ability to throw more than 7 balls per minute, the Power Hummer can hit every position on the field with pop-ups, fly balls and grounders. The Power Hummer can also deliver pitch after pitch consistently for added reps on the offensive side. ATEC Pitching Machines are great for any leauge and level.

Baltimore Baseball Player Utilizing Baseball Pitching Machines In New Off-Season Facility!!!

Steve Markey's new business venture began because of his son, Bradley. Markey says that Bradley plays baseball at a high level, and throughout his life, the 15-year old has been on everything from travel teams to Baltimore metro teams. But the problem always came in the off-season.

As Markey recalls, it was often difficult for teams to find safe, appropriate places for the kids to practice. Over the years, they rented warehouse space, private gymnasiums, and have even had the kids work out in the parking lost. And, not surprisingly, these less-than-stellar locations weren't always the best.

"You don't want to damage the property where you're working, so you can't use a regular baseball. Usually, you've got to use a softer ball," explains Markey. "There are no nets to protect you. Balls ricochet off walls, bleachers, desk, chairs, whatever happens to be there. The floor is obviously hard, so it's difficult to work out."

So three years ago, Markey began to research other options. In late September, his plans came to fruition when he and his wife, Tammy, opened a Baltimore franchise of Extra Innings, a facility that is specially designed to serve the needs of all levels of baseball and softball players.

Extra Innings seems to be a dream for the off-season baseball or softball player. The facility is 18,000 square feet and includes 71 by 15 foot tunnels with 26-foot ceilings that open into a large field and are designed for people to practice hitting. Mareky says that they have various types of equipment for practicing pitching, including pitchers mounds, automatic pitching machines, and even Ts to work from.

Ohio University One Of Many Colleges To Use Pitching Machines For Clinics!!!

The Ohio baseball program has announced the times and dates for its annual Winter Prospect Camps and Holiday Baseball Camps, which will be held in the team's indoor facility on the campus of Ohio University.

The Winter Prospect Camps are for grades 9-12 and are divided into two camps, a hitting camp and a pitching camp. The hitting camp will be held Saturday December 15; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the pitching camp is set for Sunday, December 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will be provided during the camps and each participant will receive an "Ohio Baseball" T-shirt and a hat.

The price for each camp is $150.00 and each camp is limited to 30 participants. To register online, please visit ohiobobcats.com, click "Inside Athletics" at the top right of the homepage and then select "camps."

The hitting camp will feature instruction from Ohio Head Coach Joe Carbone and his staff on the basic fundamentals of hitting, including stance, load, stride, swing, and the mental part of hitting. Through the use of video analysis, campers will be made aware of their strengths and weaknesses at the plate and learn how to become better hitters through drill work. Campers will also be given the opportunity to hit off fastball and cuvreball pitching machines.

The pitching camp will feature instruction on the basic fundamentals of pitching. The camp will place emphasis on developing proper mechanics throughout the pitching motion and will also use video analysis to break down each player's pitching mechanics. Drills will be taught to each camper so they can take what they learn and contribute to use it in the future.

Jugs Pitching Machines Are Worth The Price!!!

Jugs pitching machines are top of the line when it comes to pitching machines. Here are some of the reason why: they have their exclusive Dial-A-Pitch and Dial-A-Speed features. They throw overhand fastballs, overhand curves and split-finger fastballs. They are portable and easy to move and set up. One person can remove the legs and load JUGS into the trunk or car.

They make an ideal second machine for any baseball program. They use special non-marking pneumatic tires. They have and L-Handle for vertical adjustments. These machines make a great advanced machine for youth leagues. They are affordable and at the same time they are great pitching machines.

Because jugs pitching machines throw overhand curveballs that only break downward, there is NO FEAR FACTOR involved in teaching your hitters how to hit the curveball. Jugs Pitching Machines throw baseballs, Sting-Free baseballs, Dimpled and seamed, tennis balls, Lite-Flite baseballs, SOFTIE baseballs, SOFTIE small balls, the NEW JUGS Pearl and the New JUGS BULLDOG.

Jugs Pitching Machines vary in pitch speed, so everyone from Little League to college programs can use these great pitching machines for everyday practice. They are quality pitching machines at fair prices.

Yoshida Pitching Machine

Check out this demo of the Yoshida Pitching Machine. This thing can really hurl!

Pitching Machine 247 - UMASS Testing

From Pitching Machine 247, James Sherwood, a professor of mechanical engineering at the U. Mass at Lowell, doesn't worry that his lab assistants are goofing off when they're swinging bats.

His lab is the site designated by Major League Baseball as the official "testing grounds" for its baseballs, as well as for all bats used by high schools and NCAA league games.

"In April of 2000, players seemed to be hitting far more home runs than they used to," Sherwood recalled. "Fans became suspicious that the balls were juiced."

"A few years ago, when fans raised a lot of concerns, testing became very important to us and we grew to rely on their credibility in this area," said Pat Courtney, a spokesman for Major League Baseball. "The engineers at the Baseball Research Center in Lowell have worked on a number of different baseball-related issues and tasks for us, and we have relied on their expertise."

"We take a sampling of 12 baseballs and peel them layer by layer, like an onion," Sherwood said. They look at how each layer is constructed and compare it to manufacturing specifications.
"We report our findings to MLB as part of a compliance study," Sherwood said.

"Once the game is under way, I'm just a regular fan," he said. "Actually I grew up just an hour outside of Cleveland, rooting for the Indians, before moving to this area and becoming a Red Sox fan. So no matter what happens in this series, I'll be happy."

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