We purchased a 3-wheel pitching machine and put it in our 70 foot batting cage. Any advice on how to make it as realistic as possible? Would elevating it , to approximate the release point from a pitcher on the mound, be a good idea?
Thx in advance
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The easy answer to that is yes. and at the most common angle/offset of release point for 3/4 arm righty and lefty. Feeding the machine should include raising your arm up and letting the hitter see you put the ball in, doing that at a common tempo every time, simulating the pitchers timing.
Hopefully someone has some answers on how to replicate appropriate Vertical break, as typical pitching machine issues are noted as not being realistic in the amount of carry they produce. IF that can even be done.
I hear they're really expensive and can mimic any pitcher the MLB has data on. Teams can now take BP against any pitcher in the league - but not after game start. Saw my kid's FB on this system, it was a little surreal because I've taken so many photos from that perspective over the years.
Here's the article.
What’s that thing cost? Amazing.
thx folks!
