Pitching Machine Brands

Looking to improve your youngster's ability to hit a baseball or softball? A pitching machine is the perfect solution. The brands and models give the consumer a wide range of choices. Among the most popular pitching machine brands are ATEC, BATA, Franklin, JUGS, and Heater. Each manufacturer offers a model suited for any age.

ATEC ATEC produces pitching machines that are sound economic choices. The ATEC Power Streak Combination Machine - just under $360 - tosses fastballs, curveballs, change-ups, sliders, drop balls, screwballs, fly balls, line drives, and grounders. The ATEC Radius 270 is just as versatile as professional models, without the high price tag. Nearly all machines carry limited warranties of one to three years. BATA BATA Baseball Machines, Inc., has become an industry leader in pitching machine manufacturing since 1991 with its advanced technology and innovation. A number of Major League Baseball teams select BATA as their pitching machine supplier. The company is proud to manufacture its products in the United States.

Among the most popular products are the state-of-the-art 2Pitch3, Twin-Pitch, traditional BATA-2, and the original 2Pitch Sidewinder. The BATA-1, B1-Curveball, and Starter pitching machines are economical alternatives. All pitching machines come with a five-year warranty.

BATA's Starter model is a hit with youth teams because of its low cost and portability. Don't let the low cost fool you though, because it's made with the same high quality and same heavy-duty solid steel construction of other machines. With a limit of 50 mph on pitches, the machine doesn't require as much girth.

Franklin Sports
Franklin Sports has been in business since brothers Irving and Sydney began making youth sporting goods in Brockton, Mass., in 1946. Its products have been endorsed by Joe Namath, Herschel Walker, Mike Schmitt, and Sergei Federov, and it has held licensing partnerships with Major League Baseball, the NFL, and the National Hockey League. Franklin manufactures the official batting glove of Major League Baseball and MLB's Authentic Collection. Franklin makes an affordable beginner/youth soft-toss machine.

JUGS
JUGS produces pitching machines for both baseball and softball players. The JUGS Jr. Pitching Machine is widely used by youth leagues all over the world. A lightweight machine at just 75 pounds, it can be moved easily to help get the most out of a practice session. The JUGS M1105 Softball Pitching Machine is capable of throwing straight balls, risers, and drops for fast-pitch teams and arching tosses for slow-pitch teams.

Heater
Heater inventor Cole Lay grew up without batting cages or pitching machines and was determined to invent affordable baseball equipment for families to use in their backyards. Heater's motto is great quality at a great price, and it offers a variety of pitching machines and batting training aids, with good consumer reviews. A division of Trend Sports, Heater offers a 30-day money back guarantee and a 1-year warranty on parts and labor.