Franklin Sports Mlb Power Pitcher Pitching Machine/Baseball Batting Trainer No. 14948

by Franklin Sports

Product Features

• 3 position pitch height adjustment-Low 10 MPH, Medium 15 MPH, High 20 MPH
• Red light flashes to indicate pitch release , ball pitches every 5 seconds
• Set includes: Deluxe 27" plastic telescopic bat withrubber grip, 4 soft foam baseballs
• Power adapter included
• Replacement balls available #14941

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 6.5 x 13.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0024L0I9G
• Item model number: 14948
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 - 18 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,422 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #75 in Sports & Outdoors > Team Sports > Baseball > Training Equipment > Pitching Machines
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Proven to be fun and effective coaching tool. Helps teach tracking and focusing on the ball from release to impact zone. Pitching machine adjusts to 3 pitch heights

Product Description

MLB POWER PITCHER PITCHING MACHINE

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, no balls/adaptor available. Otherwise good for kids., October 23, 2009

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petsits.com "petsits.com" (WI USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Franklin Sports Mlb Power Pitcher Pitching Machine/Baseball Batting Trainer No. 14948 (Toy)

I just purchased one of these today for a gift. I read that it would be difficult to find extra balls that fit - and it was. None of the ones available have fit so far. So I tried tennis balls, and that worked just fine. The balls have to be just ever so slightly smaller than the average practice balls (you can't tell by looking side by side) and baseballs, so tennis balls fit that bill.

I also read that it eats batteries, and that the adaptor advertised is no longer available. So I came out with a pile of generic adjustable adaptors. I found that 300ma 6v was not strong enough to make the machine do anything but buzz. So I tried a 5v 1amp adaptor from an old zip drive, and that worked (after about the 3rd try. Not sure what the deal was the first 2 times). So if you have trouble finding an adaptor, try more amps. The machine doesn't say what the rating should be anywhere, it only says 6V - C + on the side.

I haven't tried it other than to shoot some balls across my living room, so we'll see how it holds up. Seems to be a good fit for a little kid.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good, May 25, 2009

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R. Sisson - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Franklin Sports Mlb Power Pitcher Pitching Machine/Baseball Batting Trainer No. 14948 (Toy)

this is a great learning toy for a t baller about to move up. the only thing is that the machine pitches different every time so its hard to set it up right. My son loves this machine it helps him to watch the ball and not swing at all of them because some are low and some are high other than not being consistant we have really enjoyed it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adequate & accomplishes its intended purpose, January 4, 2010

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SYINSD "Gund Bear Lover" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Franklin Sports Mlb Power Pitcher Pitching Machine/Baseball Batting Trainer No. 14948 (Toy)

I bought this pitching machine so my 8-year-old son could take batting practice in the off season (or prepare for the upcoming Little League season). It works as described. Definitely, buy the version with the electrical cord so you don't have to burn through a gazillion batteries, which is what this one has. We also turn it over on its side so my son can use it to practice fielding too.