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Automated Batting Cages

TIMELINE

Timeline, ABC outdoor batting cage aerial view
Timeline, ABC outdoor batting cage aerial view
Timeline, ABC outdoor batting cages
Timeline, ABC pitching machines
Timeline, ABC pitching machine systems
TIMELINE

OVER THE YEARS

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1973

– Created the first wheel-style commercial pitching machine used in batting cages.

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1978

– Created the first conveyor/hopper distributing system that sorts softballs and baseballs. It remains the only patented system ever developed.
– Designed the first Master Control panel for batting cages
– The first manufacturer to offer equipment and netting installation. As well as turnkey construction services.

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1980

– The first patented dimple-style baseball and softball for batting cages.
– The first set of engineering construction blueprints for several circular or radius-style batting cage.

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1989

– The first to publish a periodical (Fun Times) for addressing safety, new product updates, maintenance and service tips. As well as operational information and other relevant batting range issues.

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1990

– The first pole protector pad offered by any supplier.
– The first manufacturer offering an Underwriter’s Laboratory® (UL) classified Pitching Machine (AP-1000).

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1992
– ABC is the first to offer in-house computer-assisted design (CAD) capabilities and construction assistance.
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1999

– First to develop a left-hand and right-hand “Batter Interactive Pitching System” with pitch elevation indicator lamps. (ABC’s exclusive “Select-A-Pitch.) 

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2016

J&J Amusements, Inc. acquires Automated Batting Cages

Vintage ABC outdoor batting cage aerial view
Vintage ABC outdoor batting cage aerial view
Vintage ABC outdoor batting cages
Vintage ABC pitching machines
Vintage ABC pitching machines systems