How Do You Make A Baseball Pitching Machine?
Hitting a baseball is said to be one of the hardest things to do in all of sports. The exacting task is attained from constant repetition and complete dedication. But a father can throw only so many fastballs, and a coach has 15 other kids. The solution: Build a pitching machine. With spare parts and some ingenuity, you could save $1,000 and improve your swing. A baseball pitching machine delivers the right pitch every time. Obtain lawn mower with a serviceable engine, preferably from 1 to 2.5 hp. Drain all fluids from the lawn mower. Strip the mower, leaving engine, base, gas tank and wheels. Remount gas tank. The tank will need to be rotated 90 degrees, so that it is situated upright. Attach wheel to engine axle, assuring wheel rotates towards front. Trim all excess metal and plastic from the lawn mower. This includes anything that would impede the ball being pitched from the tire. Create the ball feeder. Cut 3″ PVC into two 8″ lengths and attach them to the 45-degree elbow. Using c-
