- Fully adjustable tripod mounted 12V electric engine adjusts to throw groundballs and fastballs
- 40 to 50 MPH average pitch speed
- Warning alarm when ball is about to be pitched
- Uses 73mm dimpled balls; includes six
- Adult supervision required; one-year warranty
Product Description
Field Master® Pitching Machine; Adult Supervision required; Multi-position Field Master® Pitching Machine; Fully adjustable tripod-mounted 15-volt electric engine adjusts to throw ground balls and fastballs (AC transformer included); Uses only 73mm dimpled polyballs (6 included); Average pitched ball speed of 40-50 mph (measured at exit point); Tripod mounted leveling gauge; Clearly defined stake down hit zone; Warning alarm when ball is about to be pitched; Instruction Manual provided; 1 year warranty from date of purchase with proof of purchase.Amazon.com Product Description
Develop your batting skills with the Franklin Sports 2113 Pitching Machine, which can be used for batting practice and fielding drills. The pitching machine sits on a fully adjustable tripod, and the 12V electric engine adjusts to throw groundballs and fastballs. It features an average pitch speed of 40-50 miles per hour, warning alarm when ball is about to be pitched, and clearly defined stake-down hit zone. It uses 73mm dimpled balls, and it includes six balls. Adult supervision required.
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Franklin Sports first established itself in the baseball industry more than 60 years ago when Irving Franklin founded the company in 1946. The true leadership of Franklin Sports emerged in the early 80's when their first professional grade batting gloves appeared in ballparks across the country and on the hands of the finest players in Major League Baseball. Soon thereafter, Franklin became the Official Batting Glove of Major League Baseball and the sole manufacturer of Major League Baseball's Authentic Collection--an honor the company continues to hold today. Throughout their 60-year history, Franklin has reaffirmed its leadership position through aggressive pursuit of technologically advanced products and materials, unique performance designs, and superior manufacturing.
Key Features:
- Fully adjustable tripod-mounted 12 volt electric engine adjusts to throw ground balls and fastballs
- Uses 73mm dimpled polyballs
- Average pitched ball speed of 40-50 mph
- Includes six dimpled polyballs
- Tripod mounted leveling gauge
- AC power adapter included
- Clearly defined stake down hit zone
- Warning alarm when ball is about to be pitched
- Labeling and instruction booklet provided
What's in the Box?
Pitching machine, six dimpled balls
Manufacturer's Warranty
One-year warranty
Franklin Sports Pitching Machine with Auto Feed
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First of all, we love our pitching machine! There are a couple of areas in which it could be improved though.
One being the ability to adjust the speed of the pitch. I would say it comes out at about 40-45 miles per hour, which is fine for adults, but for the younger kids, too fast.
Another thing is the alarm. We have this machine in our back yard and whenever you pitch the ball, a horrible, loud alarm goes off. I felt sorry for my neighbors having to listen to it, as well as the person “pitching” the ball, so I figured out a way to silence the alarm, and it’s much better now.
The last problem we had is the fact that it has to be plugged in. I was hoping they would offer a battery option, so we could take it down to the park and play there. We happen to have also gotten the batting cage, so it’s ok to do at home, but I would imagine a lot of people just don’t have the space in their yard to use it, and would like to take it to an open space. The only option you have is to buy a portable generator and lug that with you.
It’s a fun thing to have, but I wish they would have thought it through a little better.
Pitching machine is easy to set up and use. Auto feed works well. Good for beginner training.
NOTE – the “buy these together” option for ATEC balls is misleading and wrong. The Franklin uses hollow plastic balls (6 provided with machine) and the ATEC are solid and too heavy to use in the Franklin. Costing me shipping both ways to correct Amazon’s advice.
Is very easy to assembly but the auto feeder machine that came with the Pitching machine just work twice. Then it doesnt work no more.
The “speed” is just quick for young boys,so be carefull.
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