Jugs Changeup Baseball Pitching Machine
Jugs | Changeup Baseball Jugs Changeup Baseball Pitching Machine The Jugs Changeup Baseball Pitching Machine is a single-wheel pitching machine that throws fastballs up to 70 mph a nd changeups as low as 44 mph, switched with one click of a remote. The coach can change speeds near the machine, beside the hitter or from the dugout, and the remote reaches up to 300 feet. Hitters see each pitch from a realistic 64 in. delivery height, on the downward plane a live pitcher gives them. At 75 lb., the machine rolls on its 16 in. pneumatic tire to any spot on the field. It is built for high school, college and travel ball hitters. One button drops the speed, and the hitter gets no warning. The remote sits on a keychain and works virtually anywhere on the field, so the coach watching the swing decides what the next pitch will be. Underneath the changeup circuit, the Changeup Baseball is a 75 lb single-wheel machine on a 16 in. pneumatic tire with a speed range of 15-70 mph, the same weight, tire and range as the BP1. The swivel base gives 360-degree movement for fly balls, pop-ups and ground balls. It runs on a standard 110V AC outlet, with the speed set on a dial on its digital readout panel. Fastballs Up to 70 mph Full range 15-70 mph Changeups As low as 44 mph At the push of a button Ball Delivery Height 64 in. Realistic release point Machine Weight 75 lb. 16 in. pneumatic tire 26 mph between fastball and changeup Keychain remote control 64 in. ball delivery height 360-degree swivel base How it fools a hitter How it works What the Changeup Button Does Fastballs and changeups switch by remote control while the session is running. The hitter sees the same wheel, the same chute and the same arm slot, and gets a pitch 26 mph slower. Nothing about the machine gives the pitch away in advance, the way a real changeup works and a fixed-speed machine cannot. 70 mph to 44 mph A Remote on a Keychain The speed change comes from a handheld remote carried by the coach. It works virtually anywhere on the field: near the machine, by the hitter, or even in the dugout, up to 300 ft away on a CR2032 3V battery. That places the decision with whoever is watching the swing. A coach standing behind the cage can call fastball, fastball, changeup on the spot, with no walk to the machine to telegraph it. Anywhere on the field A 64 in. Ball Delivery Height A 64 in. realistic ball delivery height means hitters see the pitch thrown from a realistic release point. Release height decides whether a hitter tracks a ball that comes at him on a plane or one that floats out of a low box. A vertical T-handle tilts the chute to set pitch height, so the same release can work the top or the bottom of the zone. 64 in. The 360-Degree Swivel Base The base rotates a full circle, so the machine that just threw batting practice pivots and puts balls in the air. The design gives 360-degree movement for fly balls, pop-ups and ground balls, which keeps outfielders working. Combined with the changeup circuit, the same base feeds a deep fly at 70 mph and a short one at 44. Full circle Changeup at a glance Key features Fastballs up to 70 mph Remote controlled Changeups as low as 44 mph Single button Delivery height of 64 in. Realistic release point Weighs 75 lb. Rolls into position Pneumatic 16 in. tire Single wheel Full 360-degree swivel base Fly balls and pop-ups Remote works from the dugout Or beside the hitter Real and training baseballs Pearl, Sting-Free, Lite-Flite and more Closer look How to use it The changeup A 26 mph drop with no warning The machine throws up to 70 mph fastballs and changeups at speeds as low as 44 mph. The gap between those two numbers is 26 mph, and the machine crosses it at the touch of a button with the hitter still in the box. The machine was built for that drill: a hitter who has learned to square up 70 mph has to hold his weight back when 44 arrives, with no windup, grip or arm speed to read it off. Set the fastball between 60 and 70 mph and the drop to the changeup takes about 8 seconds, and it lands between pitches with the hitter none the wiser. Fastballs up to 70 mph Changeups as low as 44 mph Full speed range 15-70 mph Remote reaches up to 300 ft from the machine 70 mph 44 mph Remote Release and base Release height and a swivel base The 64 in. ball delivery height lets hitters see the pitch thrown from a realistic release point, and 64 in. is a shade over five feet, which puts the ball on a downward plane into the zone. The base under it swivels 360 degrees, so between rounds of batting practice the same machine turns to the outfield and throws fly balls, pop-ups and ground balls. At 75 lb. on a 16 in. pneumatic tire, one coach rolls it to wherever that drill needs to happen. Overall it stands 68 in. tall and 47 in. wide, and the tire runs at 16 to 17 psi. 64 in. realistic ball delivery height 360-degree swivel base for fly balls, pop-ups and ground balls 75 lb. machine, rolled into position by one person Tire pressure held at 16 to 17 psi 64 in. 360 degrees 75 lb. Compare How it compares The Changeup Baseball shares its remote changeup with one other Jugs baseball machine, the three-wheel BP3 at 40-90 mph, and does it on one wheel at 75 lb. Jugs BP1 Baseball This single-wheel machine covers 15-70 mph at 75 lb and runs on 110V AC, the JUGS Complete Practice Battery Pack or the Yamaha EF2000iSv2 generator. 15-70 mph 75 lb Accepts tennis balls 16 in. pneumatic tire Shop the Jugs BP1 Baseball You're Here Jugs Changeup Baseball A remote control drops this 75 lb single-wheel machine from 70 mph fastballs to 44 mph changeups mid-session, thrown from a 64 in. release height. 70 mph fastballs 44 mph changeups 64 in. release Remote control Currently viewing Jugs mini3 Baseball The mini3 puts three wheels on a 95 lb frame, dials 8 pre-set pitches from 30-80 mph and fits in most car trunks. 30-80 mph 8 pre-set pitches 95 lbs 3 wheels Shop the Jugs mini3 Baseball Jugs BP2 Baseball Six preset arm slot positions set the pitch angle on a 125 lb base, with speeds from 45-90 mph off a 64 in. release point. 45-90 mph 6 arm slot positions 125 lb base 64 in. release Shop the Jugs BP2 Baseball Jugs SP3 Baseball The SP3 throws up to 90 mph, with 8 pitch types on the Select-A-Pitch dial and the Long Feed Chute standard. Up to 90 mph 8 pitch types 12 in. tires 140 lbs Shop the Jugs SP3 Baseball Jugs BP3 Baseball Nine preset pitches on the Select-A-Pitch dial from 40-90 mph, with handheld remote changeups that switch speed without giving the hitter a cue. 40-90 mph 9 preset pitches Remote changeups Select-A-Pitch dial Shop the Jugs BP3 Baseball Questions Frequently asked questions How much slower is the changeup than the fastball?+ 26 mph. Fastballs run up to 70 mph and changeups as low as 44 mph, with nothing for the hitter to read in advance. How is the speed changed?+ With a one-click remote control. You can change speeds virtually anywhere on the field, near the machine, by the hitter or in the dugout, up to 300 ft away. The remote runs on a CR2032 3V battery, and the machine reaches changeup speed in about 8 seconds. What is the full speed range?+ 15-70 mph, set on a dial on the digital readout panel. The changeup works from a fastball set between 60 and 70 mph. How big is it, and how do you move it?+ It stands 68 in. tall and 47 in. wide and weighs 75 lb. You simply roll it to your preferred position on the field on its 16 in. pneumatic tire; that matches the BP1, and the mini3, BP2, SP3 and BP3 all weigh more. What balls does it throw?+ Baseballs, JUGS Pearl, JUGS Sting-Free, JUGS Lite-Flite and JUGS Softie baseballs and JUGS Bulldog polyballs, including high-quality leather baseballs. What does it run on?+ A standard 110V AC outlet. The 90-volt motor draws 3 amps, and an extension cord of 25 ft or less should be 3-wire 16 AWG or heavier. Does it throw curveballs or sliders?+ No, it throws fastballs and changeups, and its job is speed change. For named breaking pitches the mini3 throws 8 pre-set pitches, the SP3 8 pitch types and the BP3 9 preset pitches with changeups included. Can it be used for outfield work?+ Yes. The 360-degree swivel base gives full movement for fly balls, pop-ups and ground balls. Because the changeup circuit also changes how hard the ball leaves the machine, the same base can throw at two different depths without being repositioned. What comes with it, and how is it assembled?+ The machine comes with its remote control and three snap-in legs. Lift the base, insert each leg and press its snap button, tip the machine upright onto the three legs, then line the horizontal T-handle up over the red dot. Balls, an extension cord and a protective screen are separate purchases. What warranty does it carry?+ A 2-year guarantee on all parts, normal wear and factory defects. Commercial use carries a 1-year guarantee.
