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2. Pitching machines inspire a new MLB arms race - AOL

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   Pitching machines, long a stagnant staple of baseball's routines, have taken a technological leap forward in recent years. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Ron Vesely via Getty ...

3. Batting cage - Wikipedia

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   A batter stands at one end of the cage, with a pitching machine (or, less often, a human pitcher) at the opposing end. The pitcher or pitching machine pitches baseballs to the batter, who hits them. It is recommended to use a protective pitcher's L-screen to prevent batted balls from striking the pitcher or machine.

4. Pitching machine - Wikipedia

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   The arm-type pitching machine was designed by Paul Giovagnoli in 1952, for use on his driving range. Using a metal arm mounted to a large gear, this type of machine simulates the motion of an actual pitcher, throwing balls with consistent speed and direction. One- and two-wheel style machines were originally patented by Bartley N. Marty in 1916.

5. Roki Sasaki's first live batting practice draws a crowd at ...

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   GLENDALE, Ariz. — For the first time in a Dodgers uniform, 23-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki threw to hitters Wednesday in front of a gigantic crowd of spectators, the likes of which rarely ...

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7. Paul Byrd - Wikipedia

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   His record was the third-best record on the Indians behind CC Sabathia and Fausto Carmona. [28] On October 8, Byrd was the winning pitcher in a 6–4 win against the New York Yankees, giving the Indians a 3–1 series win in the 2007 American League Division Series. [29] Byrd pitched again on October 16, this time against the Boston Red Sox in ...

8. Lorenzo Ponza - Wikipedia

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   Lorenzo "Larry" J. Ponza Jr. (February 15, 1918 – December 15, 2004) was the inventor of the modern baseball pitching machine. He grew up in the Santa Cruz area of California near a sawmill which was operated by his parents. He graduated from high school in 1934 and, according to him, continued his education in the "School of Hard Knocks and ...

9. The 16 best Mets single-season pitching efforts ahead of ...

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   The Franchise grabbed his first of three Cy Youngs in his third season with the Mets. Seaver won a franchise record 25 games, struck out 208 in 273⅓ innings with a 2.21 ERA.