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SEE WHAT SOME OF BASEBALL'S BEST HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE DH

 

Dave Bingham,
Pitching Coach at #3 Ranked University of Nebraska

"The Designated Hitter is an invaluable tool in our program at Nebraska. Our pitchers use it as part of their bullpen routine almost daily."

"I have searched for years for a tool that could be used to provide a hitter's reference for a pitcher in his bullpen practice and also reduce the risk of injury created by a real hitter in the box. This product is the best I have found."


Geoff Zahn,
Winner of 111 MLB games; 6th in Cy Young balloting in 1982  

"It is the best product of its kind on the market. I like it because it is realistic, sturdy, easy to move, and in one piece. 

"I really like the stance of the DH because it gives pitchers the proper perspective of the hitter and where his body is in relation to the plate. It is the best tool for helping pitchers learn to pitch inside."


    Lori Sippel
Associate Head Softball & Pitching Coach
University of Nebraska
 

"We have used many make shift items in the past, football blocking dummies etc., in order to give our pitchers a 'game' feel during bullpens. Your Designated Hitter is the best we’ve ever used.  

"You are able to move it in the box to represent all forms of hitters.  Knees, elbows and hands are well represented giving the pitcher a true hitter look in the batter’s box during workouts and pre-games. The only thing missing is the swing."


Fred Corral,
Pitching Coach at #16 Ranked University of Oklahoma

"My guys love it here as we use it in our pre-game warm-ups, and 90% of our bullpen work.

 "The fact that the DH is flat has minimized my concern about ricochets into my catcher. What a great tool for my guys!"


Saul Soltero

Former Professional Pitcher/Instructor,
San Diego Padres,  Milwaukee Brewers
Big Red Academy Elite Pitching Instructor

"I thought I would let you know how pleased I am with your product.  As Head Pitching instructor for the Nebraska Big Red Academy I am always on the lookout for ways to give my academy the edge.  I credit the Designated Hitter as giving us that intangible edge.  

"Until now we have had no perspective for the pitchers to use when trying to locate pitches.  It was too dangerous to have someone stand in and too time consuming to put up a dummy or any other kind of apparatus.  

"I am sold on your product, and having both pitched and coached at the elite professional baseball level I can certainly see how beneficial this product is.  I appreciate your attention to detail, and believe the perspective inside pitch string might be the single greatest attribute of your product.  Simply put you must pitch in to win.  Thank you."


Brian Cain, MS, CAA  
Athletic Director, North Country Union High School Newport, VT

"Throwing a bull pen without a stand-in hitter only develops bad habits because as a former pitcher, the game changes once someone gets in the box. You have solved that problem with the DH. 

"We use it every day and our pitchers are improving rapidly with their command on the inner half. Your Designated Hitter training tool is AWESOME."


Mike Peitzmeier
Head Coach of the Omaha Tigers 13 year old baseball team - 2005 Final Top 20 USSSA rating

"The Designated Hitter has been the key to our pitching success. The DH gives our pitchers confidence to attack the batter without the fear of hitting them."  

  "If they hit the Designated Hitter they make the proper corrections and keep throwing, no apologies needed."


Al Brisack
Head Baseball Coach

Edgewood College

"The DH has really given our pitchers a better feel for pitching in the entire strike zone. They are noticing much more confidence in working the inner half of the zone and find themselves working more aggressively and game-like than when a teammate stands in."

"Other products we have tried in the past are now collecting dust in storage."

"Thanks for a great product!"


 Greg DiCenzo
Assistant Baseball Coach 
Northeastern University
 

"Everyone, including the coaches, enjoys using the DH and we will certainly gain tremendous confidence the more our pitchers are able to use it."  


Jim Trach Jr
Head Baseball Coach
Pen Argyl High School

"Our high school pitchers throw with the DH in the batters box. Using the very visual pink string, they try to throw “INSIDE” the string and take control of the plate." 

"Thanks so much for all of your help and for providing a very durable and functional product at a reasonable price."


Philip Hannon
Head Baseball Coach
Baker University

"The DH is a great tool for pitchers and catchers at all levels. It gives the great effect of having someone standing in the batters box so that the pitchers can work on hitting their spots."

"My pitching staff loves the competition of pitching inside and the DH helps us achieve that goal effectively."


               Travis Wyckoff  
                                                                  Pitching Coach
                                                     Creighton University Bluejays

"We have been using The Designated Hitter this spring and have gotten great use out of it!"
   
"The Designated Hitter is a
great tool for our pitchers 
to see hitters in the batters box!"


Byron Embry, former Kansas City Royals pitcher

"I personally use the DH for my bullpen sessions.  It brings pitching practice to the next level.  Are you afraid to throw inside? Learn to do it effectively with this great tool."


Harv Randecker, Glen Ellyn, IL
Parent of a High School Junior Baseball Pitcher

"Just wanted to let you know what a enormous difference using the 'Designated Hitter' has made for my son, Scott's, location.  

"As you know, I have had him working with a top notch pitching instructor here to help him overcome his mechanical problems likely resulting from the velocity training.  It got to the point where the instructor was saying to me that he's got a good live arm but is wild and the more suggestions we gave Scott, the more confused he acted.  

"I just put the DH at the plate in the normal batting position and it changed that wildness.  Now, he not only seldom throws anything over everyone's head but he actually hits his spots about 60% to 70% of the time.  I'm sure the difference is in the focus which was not there in the pen without the DH."


David Pierce
Rice University Pitching Coach
 

 

"The DH is a great alternative for live hitters. It allows our pitchers to visualize throwing to spots, as well as building confidence to throw the ball inside. Its a tool we will continue to use at Rice University."


Kyle Workman
Manager, Nationally Ranked 11U Baseball Team

"I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much we are enjoying the DH. It has pretty much solved the problem we were having with a couple of our young pitchers; they were getting gun shy of hitters that would crowd the plate. 

"After awhile the word gets out, and everyone they faced started crowding the plate. But, now that we are using the DH we can prepare them mentally to focus on the glove. We have seen tremendous results already. What a great yet simple tool! I have several dads wanting one for home. Thanks again, Kyle"


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