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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 ...

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4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 ...

7. 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 ...

8. Rob Friedman (baseball analyst) - Wikipedia

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   Rob Friedman (born c. 1966), also known by the moniker PitchingNinja, is an American baseball analyst and social media personality known for his pitching gifs and videos on Twitter and for creating social media resources for baseball recruiting and scouting.

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

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   The left-hander started the season with six straight wins and went on to post a 15-10 record with a club-best 2.32 ERA and 169 strikeouts in 244 innings on his way to claiming National League ...