THE HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE BEST LITTLE LEAGUE PITCHING MACHINE.

New York, NY, March 1st, 2009 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of the Best Little League Pitching Machine, chosen over other models in test conducted by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it was the most accurate, adjusted easily to throw different pitches, and switched from baseball to softball use in minutes.

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute conducts systematic testing of leading products, often working in concert with experts, independent laboratories, or consumer panels to analyze results and determine which products are "The Best."

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute commissioned a baseball instructor to test the pitching machines, and the Best Little League Pitching Machine consistently pitched baseballs and softballs through the strike zone, unlike lesser machines that were inaccurate and inconsistent.

Made by Jugs Sports, suppliers to professional and collegiate baseball teams, the Best Little League Pitching Machine adjusts to throw fastballs and right- or left-handed curveballs at the turn of a dial, while other models require complicated adjustments or do not pitch sliders at all.

"The Best Pitching Machine comes with 12 foam and plastic balls that allow little leaguers to practice their hitting without the threat of being injured by a real baseball or softball," explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager. "The soft balls also mitigate the fatigue that results from hitting numerous balls."

Scoring highest for features, the Best Little League Pitching Machine adjusts for softball or baseball batting practice in less than two minutes and its chute swivels up to 360º to launch pop-ups, fly balls, and ground balls for fielding practice. It is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $499.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

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