There are a number of different types of pitching machines available. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and can use 3 different types of propulsion methods. Some are portable and some are stationary. Some have the option to throw both soft balls and baseballs. Some do not. Most have the ability to change the speed at which the ball is thrown and the angle or pitch that it is released. Finally, pitching machines can cost any where from $150 to over $3000.
If youre looking to buy a baseball-pitching machine for your baseball league or for your own personal use you might be overwhelmed with the variety of machines. If you have a particular budget you need to consider or a specific requirement you need meet, then you will need some background information on some of the most common types of base ball or soft ball pitching machines. This article will briefly outline some of the most common types.
Motorized The motorized pitching machines are the most common type. They consist of 2 rubber wheels, one on top of the other, spinning in opposite directions. Then they have some sort of feeder that drops or rolls the baseball or softball one at a time, in...