BEST PITCHING MACHINE COLLECTION FOR YOU
They are available as manual pitching machines or automatic pitching machines. There are various types: softball pitching machines, baseball pitching machines, etc.
- Best Brands
Heater
Louisville Slugger
SKLZ
Easton
Fortress
Rawlings
Jugs
BATA
GoSports
ATEC
Champion Sports
Franklin Sports
PowerNet
Kapler
Rukket Sports
Zooka
Sports Attack
Heater Sports
ANYTHING SPORTS
- Value and price point
Longevity, warranty, overall quality, and price point should all be considered when buying it.
- Style - Arm vs. Wheel Pitching Machines
Arm pitchers can only throw consistent fastballs. Most arm machines can hold hundreds of baseballs and are great for batting cages or team practice. However, arm-style machines are heavy and expensive.
- One-, two-, three-wheel pitching machines
There are single, double, and triple wheel pitching machines available. Let's learn more about their features!
- One-Wheel Pitching Machines
Single wheel machines can only throw fastballs. Most are cheaper and more portable than arm machines. Usually, a quality single-wheel pitching machine is under $1000.
They are suitable for youths at least six years old.
- Two and Three Wheel Pitching Machines
Most 2-wheel pitching machines can throw fastballs and breaking balls more accurately and consistently than single-wheel machines.
Kids from 8 to 18 can use a 2-wheel machine because they can adjust the speed.
In addition, they have more power and allow faster pitches for older players at higher levels.
The 3-wheel pitching machine has better speed and accuracy. You can change the speed of each wheel so you can throw more pitches, including split-fingers, fastballs, knuckleballs, left and right-handed breaking balls, and more.
However, 3-wheel machines are more expensive and heavier.
- Portability
Hack Attack pitching machines are heavy but have transport wheels.
They should be light or have transport wheels or transport kits.
- Warranty
Using a real game ball in a pitching machine is not recommended. We recommend that you only use balls that the manufacturer recommends. If you use a real standard ball, please use top-of-the-line real leather balls. Do not use cheap leather balls and balls made of synthetic materials! They can seriously damage the machines.
- Prons
Pitching machines can help batters find their preferences.
Timing is an essential skill that hitters can develop. Hitters practice with faster or slower pitches.
For novices, they can help ease nerves.
- Cons
The batter cannot prepare and adjust to visual cues. Slowly, the batter loses the ability to read these cues and is thus ill-prepared for the real game.
Pitching machines are appropriate for players ages 8-14. Also, the most common pitch is the rising ball. However, 8-14-year-olds do not have many pitchers who produce rising pitches.
They focus on more challenging and faster pitches. This can be good if a batter encounters a fast pitcher, but most don't throw fast.
- Homemade Version
You can change the speed of the motors. By increasing the speed of one of the motors, the pitching machine will release the ball at a different speed. After that, it can give fastballs, curveballs, sliders, screwballs, etc.
- Toss Pitching Machine
- How does it work?
Load the balls in. (10 to 14)
Set the time.
Turn on the switch.
When the ball rolls down, the ball has enough power.
The machine releases it in the same way.
Install a batting cage to prevent the ball from running around.
- Manual Pitching Machine
- How does the Blue Flame pitching machine work?
Since Blue Flame pitching machines are manual, you need someone to assist you. Depending on the pitch and the type of ball, you can adjust the machine by placing the power spring in the correct speed hole.
Snap the throwing arm of the machine back.
Place the ball on the throwing arm.
Hold the release lever with one hand and place your foot entirely on the power lever until it touches the bottom.
Pull the release lever back with your hand.
The faster you step down on the bottom bracket, the more power the ball will have.