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Bata - the World's Finest Pitching Machines!
The World's Finest Pitching Machines!

Finding the Bata Model That is Best For You!

Below you will find information that will assist you in comparing the various models of Bata Pitching Machines.  It would be beneficial to you if you, first, have in mind what short term and long term goals you may already have in mind for your pitching machine.  If you are uncertain whether the purchase of a pitching machine is your best investment, let us suggest you read our article on muscle memory.  If you have already decided to purchase a pitching machine, then consider these factors: 1) the age of the players who will be using hitting against the machine, 2) what speeds you want your pitching machine to attain, and 3) what types of pitches do you want/need the machine to throw.  Long term, consider how many years you anticipate the machine will be used and by whom.  You may also want to consider if you may want to use the machine for more than hitting practice, but also, will you want it to flexible enough for fielding practice, throwing groundballs and flyballs.  Of course, should you not find an answer to your question in the information below, feel free to contact us at either the telephone number, mailing address, or e-mail address at the bottom of this page.  

Bata Pitching
Machine Model

Weight Speed Type(s) of Pitches
Bata Starter 40 lbs. 20 - 50 mph Fastballs only
Bata-1 62 lbs up to 62 mph Fastballs only
Bata-2 98 lbs. 25 - 100 mph Throws all types of pitches
Bata-1 Twin Pitch 100 lbs. up to 70 mph Fastballs and change-ups
B-1 Curveball 60 lbs. up to 70 mph Throws all types of pitches
2 Pitch Sidewinder 115 lbs. up to 70 mph Throws all types of pitches
2Pitch3 150 lbs. up to 75 mph curve and 95 mph fastball Fastballs and curves

Additionally:

Auto-Feeder: All models can use either the 32-Baseball dimpled ball Feeder, or the 32-Leather Baseball Feeder, or the 'Big 80' eighty ball feeder.
Remotes: All models can use the Bata Cordless Remote Control, so long as they are using a Bata Auto-Feeder.
Warranties: All models come with a limited 5-year warranty, except the Starter model which comes with a 2-year limited warranty.
Power Source: All models run on 110AC or Bata Generator.
Fielding: The Bata-2, Bata-1 Twin Pitch, and 2Pitch3 models can throw groundballs and flyballs.
Righthanded and Lefthanded:  Only the 2 Pitch Sidewinder model can throw both righthanded and lefthanded pitches.