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2. 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.

3. Wilson Sporting Goods - Wikipedia

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   In 1964, Wilson acquired "Wonder Products Company", which made toys and custom-molded items. The company transformed the custom-mold section to make protective equipment for American football and baseball, such as face masks for football helmets and leg guards for baseball catchers. In 1967, the company was acquired by Ling-Temco-Vought.

4. PitchCom - Wikipedia

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   PitchCom has two functional components: a nine-button keypad that the catcher wears and small wireless receivers, with speakers, that the catcher, the pitcher, and up to three other fielders may wear inside their baseball caps. [7] Each receiver can be programmed to a particular spoken language. When the catcher presses buttons to indicate the ...

5. Catcher - Wikipedia

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   Kansas City Royals catcher and 5× Gold Glove winner Salvador Pérez stands behind home plate during a 2013 game versus the New York Mets. Catcher is a position in baseball and softball. When a batter takes their turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. In addition to ...

6. Baseball clothing and equipment - Wikipedia

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   Also called a baseball cup, box, athletic cup – made of hard impact-resistant plastic or light metal, often with flexible sides for comfort and protection, designed to protect the testicles and groin from impact of a baseball, baseball bat, cleats, or any other moving object. Absolutely required for catchers, pitchers, and often all infielders.

7. Eric Fryer (baseball) - Wikipedia

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   Eric Joseph Fryer (born August 26, 1985) is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, and St. Louis Cardinals. A product of Ohio State University, the Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the ninth round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft.