homemade baseball pitching machine

made a pitching machine out of scraps around the house.

[@zurfer11]

It looks like a good option for the youth baseball organizations in Cuba.

[@KnockSquared]

Last pitch killed a squirrel

[@Kenwood..]

His opening sentence is about somebody not knowing shit. I'm in!

[@jobroray]

I think it's good it's a little wild, in a baseball game, the pitcher won't pitch at the exact same place, they might even peg you.

[@slickbelge]

that thing looks like a deadly injury waiting to happen

[@assignmeanameplease]

Love the shredding “screee” sound with accompanying puff of smoke. Those balls aren’t going to last too long

[@patefutch6168]

Awesome!! Hey I was thinking you should use those adjustable sliding poles on each side the ones that have the button you push in to raise up or down. That would definitely help with accuracy and things. Cheers

[@r1skt8k3r]

Good job mate!!!

[@carterwinters5326]

It's really inconsistent in aiming, and it makes a weird sound, but other than that, great job dude!

[@angusphelps1986]

Just like lightning! Never hits this same place twice 😂

[@_CMG64]

Man this thread is savage. I want to see you scrubs build something like this xD

[@averygentry35]

That thing is wild as hell theres no way i would step up to bat that lol

[@_CMG64]

great job it looks fun to use.

[@jeffbeck6501]

deadly dangerous but good, and funny.

[@angelicstorm4985]

The only problem with the machine is the feeder. Everything else is awesome. But that feeder is snagging the ball. That's why it's not accurate. Just move the feeder so the ball hits the top of the wheel. If you are looking at the wheel like a clock, the ball is hitting around 10. You want it to hit near 12 or just a little bit before. Plus the ball doesn't need that much metal to travel along. It only needs about 1/3 of that. But otherwise, this is a nice machine. I'm guessing it's top speed is around 70 or 80. If you said in the video, I missed it. But you could make and sell it. Regular machines are in the thousands now.

[@azsako]

Scary, but props on the initiative.

[@OGmudboneismydad]

I love how accurate....and quiet it is.

[@clockworkNate]

WHAT DID YOU SAY?????? 😄

[@AnHonestLiar]

I was thinking how dangerous, but I couldn't hear

[@Jay_Flippen]

If you could add a second powered tire and be able to control all kinds of possible spins, then you've build yourself a beast.

[@7elxez]

Looks good for training infield but not batting

[@blake9575]

Good on ya mate good invention

[@Porekstad]

Going to build something like that to my dog, but a bit more advanced/automatic and quiet type! Whats the rpm on the motor you used? Liked the simple principle of your machine!

[@raiderman28]

i agree with flyindwarfman, this seems better for infield practice. it you make some adjustments, which you probably will, you will get it right. great job.

[@fabiopanzironi2404]

Great! What kind of motor have you used?

[@johnstephens911]

Hey there, You know I was quite surprised myself on how accurate it shot ball's too My first attempt when I was compressing the ball's through the shot I was measuring 60 -63 meter's so the balls were landing very close to each other. Cheers

[@franciscomelgarejo7191]

great job

[@maxcohen13]

2:40 "Pretty accurate." Is this guy watching the same thing we are?

[@halfmoon5022]

I know right

[@brs293]

Within about 10 feet I think. Neat project, needs some guards and something to fine tune the accuracy. Keep working on it.

[@professorhex1977]

Balls are all over the place!

[@Kenwood..]

"Pretty accurate " hahahahahahah

[@michellenutt7911]

Cool! Is it possible I can have the plans for how you made this? Or was this all in your head?

[@DillysADV]

lower the tire pressure to get it to grab the ball better and then spring load the upper track to hold it better and that would do well.

[@masonbrandt14]

DillysADV or get a new machine

[@DillysADV]

I guess you could do that if you had the money and no ambition to try and do something for yourself.. from what I am seeing, someone is trying to do something on a budget and be a little creative in the process. I support that. We need more skilled tradesmen who are willing to learn something new.

[@geoffwebb2049]

how do you connect the belt to the axel to make thewheel spin

[@beatlesboi1]

fucking awesome bro!

[@FlyingDwarfman]

I have to agree. It's pretty cool to build something like that yourself, but... maybe it's better to use it for fielding practice... Who knows if/ when you make adjustments to improve it, though.

[@ozkrvaras]

Wow congratulations, can you tell me specifications of your motor please.

[@dylf14]

i wouldn't consider this accurate but its great for a homemade device, I hope you keep at it. Add another tire above the one and stabilize the balls flightpath.

[@Dexterluckful]

Great.

[@googleuser569]

This is true to the method of building one, however the tire wheel is a flaw you need a concave. Perhaps a rim.

[@HeavenReservation]

I think anything related to golf and if successful, would be a good way to get into the retail market.

[@Rangerfan-gz1rx]

It's not accurate but better than I could do so good job, keep working on it.👍

[@joeysullivan7161]

The most accurate pitching machine in the world can only guarantee a strike 99/100 times, it can't even locate a corner. Making these things accurate requires university level work.

[@MB-xo6em]

Great work dude, fucking awsome, but scary as fuck for anyone with a mullet

[@murphicus]

The "Nuke" LaLoosh pitching machine.

[@76jasonl]

one of my favorite movies of aall time

[@jesseclark2176]

Great job! But the accuracy needs tuning

[@Psunittanylionfan96]

where did you get the motor

[@roadtrip6476]

i think the angle should be up.. theres not an strike ball comming off.. but it wel be an great training for pop fly in and outfield drills!!!

[@danryan2491]

WTF... Everything was a rainbow to a different continent. Id be afraid of getting in the cage with that POS if it could exceed 40 MPH

[@nicholastrigilio2306]

Dan Ryan You do realize a real pitcher isn’t perfectly accurate either. I’m sure they can tweak it a bit and get it to where it needs to be. If you are afraid of that quit baseball because unless you’re 10 all pitchers exceed 40mph and honestly how bad do you think that would hurt?

[@johnstephens911]

Hey cheers there are adjustments on the machine I me & the crew just wanted to see it work. Cheers

[@mrwoody1413]

Pretty cool but it’s not consistent, good job tho 👍🏼 how much did that cost to make? Just an estimate?

[@lubaabrahman4453]

what is the RPM of the motor or engine u have used?

[@f.s.1827]

A little more safety-conscious and the device would be very good for young people

[@steveshlacker]

Needs a square surface tire rather than a rounded one. Would pitch more consistent with a flat tread tire.... Scary as hell though lol

[@yahairarijo2180]

Good yap😮

[@TheDracoFabz]

what is the hp of the motor?

[@zacharybarton8220]

Would love to bat in front of that considering it just threw a pattern about 12 foot wide. One of them hit the ground just past the concrete, lol.

[@AFTepes]

the tire must be without shapes in oder to get more control of the pitch.. and actually there are special machine baseballs cuz the normal baseball's threads can make the machine throw without control... so in short: a very old tire without shapes and special baseball (without shapes) for machine use

[@fletchus1able]

Pretty accurate my ass

[@IpodGamerJaco]

Wat pitch was that

[@JediFight]

Great machine until it gets a shirt, jacket, or finger caught in it. It's a safety nightmare.

[@TheVintagetamiya]

Add belt guide

[@quadzmotooffroad2904]

"pretty accurate" !?!?! not even close

[@russelldevane5434]

What in the world!!!? Yeah okay! Now let's load it up, carry it to the baseball field and see how many kids we can send to the ER.

[@Bluecomet489]

can it go 95 mph?

[@HeavenReservation]

I applaud your effort, I know I wouldn't be able to be better. It would be a great fielding machine for someone learning the to field or pre game warm-up. It's extremely creative. Did you build something else I can look at?

[@booie4062]

What are the motor details?

[@johnstephens911]

I'll let you know for sure if something else come's up. Cheers

[@johnstephens911]

Hey there yes I agree it's dangerous but it was only for my friend's & myself to see if I could build a machine out of house hold junk. Cheers

[@johnstephens911]

Hey I've just put a 6hp Honda horizontal drive in that chopper. The original motor was doomed!!!!

[@GiNgiNxbOi]

imagine trying to hit off that thing... ball is like, never in the strike zone

[@ReyesCraft16]

i want that

[@Laochri]

Using that, you'd spend more money on Baseballs than just buying an actual pitcher. Not only can you see the balls hide on the wheel you hear it skinning the hide.

[@mattmacdonald8021]

Hey, who's Matthew Hills?

[@matthewrammig]

It’s called a strike zone...Not a zip code

[@chrisbailey3268]

Super cool. Although I'm not taking bp on it with that god awful sound

[@billpizzaman4700]

Danger. Need a guard on the pullys and belt. Injury potential of this is horrific.

[@ParadoxPerspective]

hack the rpm to go craazzyy high, then feed it rebar. :) * kzzsthu! *

[@Kenwood..]

Watch this video a second time, it gets funnier.

[@HeavenReservation]

OMG, Dude, I'm dying laughing here, I swear the Three Stooges could have used that prop, three balls hit the ground, one sailed over the fence, one hit the top of the fence, and the other would have sprayed a hitter. I can see a Little League'r parents suing the coach for using that. With that said, I think you're a heck of great guy for trying. Someone to create such a thing has got to be a heck of a guy. I'm telling you, I enjoyed the video and I'm saving this for sports my staff tomorrow.

[@johnstephens911]

No not yet I'm waiting for anyone who, would like something created that cant quite work it out do you have anything in mind? Cheers

[@Kenwood..]

What coach, I cant hear you! Cough cough

[@EatATomahawk]

I used a real one today. I held my lax stick right in front, cranked it to 10 and my bro put the ball in... I broke the head in 2 places! :(

[@connerryals6370]

One word. Getto.

[@alexparedes880]

oh my god

[@twineripper2465]

hahah the lest one. how would anyone possibly be able to hit that

[@marvincastro6538]

The struggle

[@SmokingTrees]

I like 2 have ur bike

[@y2knoproblem]

More like a dodgeball machine.

[@TheAlbifly]

Need two wheels possibly.

[@Zakaria95M]

The one at the end

[@LeviLikeTheJeans]

mush u do not wanna get ur hand stuck in that !!!

[@kauwhata1]

chur mean as g

[@ubaldoabrego5874]

Oye amigo y a cuántas millas lansa las pelotas

[@bachu.9707]

Muy peligrosa

[@johnstephens911]

Yeah very true, only problem with that. Is that china is at the top of the class with golf rectifying solutions.

[@inflatablemoose1074]

not very accurate but like the effort

[@dbsingh3372]

there was no strike zone

[@xxYourself42xx]

One word. Dictionary.

[@TamilEelamTigers2009]

this should be in FAIL BLOG

[@littlej2743]

'Murica

[@richardsonn1997]

Hahahaha "they don't know shit"

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

Now design an auto feeder and remote control and it will be perfect.

[@TheIrishAmish]

Rheostat,,,,,

[@johnstephens911]

Not my eye!!!!