Little Tikes Auto Pitch Batting Trainer

by Little Tikes

Product Features

• Converts from T-ball to auto-pitch machine
• Auto pitch mode serves up 5 time-delayed pitches
• Includes a bat and 5 balls
• Recommended Age Range 3 years and Up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 14.1 x 23 inches ; 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005BIEP
• Item model number: 4112
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Batteries: 4 D batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,448 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Beginner T-ball stands converts to an automatic pitch-up mtchine. Foot switch releases 5 time-delayed balls in a row, with an audible signal in between pitches. Includes a bat and 5 balls.

Product Description

Get kids started on their way to a great batting average with this terrific baseball trainer that helps develop hitting skills, muscle tone and hand/eye coordination. For beginners, use it as an easy-hit T-ball set. As your child's skills improve, it transforms into an automatic pitch-up machine. One push on the foot switch releases five time-delayed balls in a row, and an audible signal indicates when the next ball is coming. Includes a bat, five balls and auto shut off. Requires 4 "D" batteries, not included. Measures 13.75"L x 13.75"W x 26"H.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Skip this toy, January 3, 2003

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"rachie_rabbit" (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Little Tikes Auto Pitch Batting Trainer (Toy)

My husband and I purchased this toy for our 5 year for christmas. We have an unfinished basement so we let him play this downstairs. (It's too cold to play outside now.) The toy is fun when it actually works. Many times the balls get stuck. It's very frustrating constantly trying to get them to actually pop out. When they do sometimes they are too low to hit. We haven't yet tried to play t-ball with it. It's fairly light so it's possible it may tip over many times. I find that the pieces are pretty durable. My son does continue to play it but he often stops cause it gets frustrating. He sometimes just plays with the balls and bat so it wasn't a total loss.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, October 22, 2004

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Pooh "sktaylor9" (St. George, Utah) - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Little Tikes Auto Pitch Batting Trainer (Toy)

We gave this toy to our 4 year old son. That was 1 1/2 years ago. It worked at first, but the balls did not pop up high enough for him to hit. After about 1 month, the balls did not pop up at all. Little Tikes replaced it with a completely new toy. Again, it worked for a few months, but now it does not work. The beeps sound (a nice feature), but nothing happens. My son has given up on the automatic feature and will sometimes use it as a t-ball stand. Most of the balls are lost. Thank goodness I only paid $10 for this on sale - but not even worth that much!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hours of fun!, September 16, 2004

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Flaggi "Flaggi" (Canada) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Little Tikes Auto Pitch Batting Trainer (Toy)

This has to be the best toy we ever bought for our 3 year old. He plays non-stop with this both outdoors and in our basement. I was worried it might go through alot of batteries but that hasnt been the case. He has learned to hit so well that I'm a little scared he won't find T-ball very stimulating. Adults have alot of fun with this too! If we had paid 4 times what it cost I would still say it was worth every penny! This one wont get left behind in the huge pile of unused toys.Definitely a great toy thats easy on the pocketbook.