The Designated Hitter® – Durable Pitching Dummy for Realistic Game Simulation
- Pitching dummy
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
A two-piece polymer pitching dummy on a weighted base, sized as Youth (5 ft 2 in) or Pro (5 ft 9 in) in several top-and-bottom color combinations. The page says it is for baseball and softball pitchers working command, location and in-game scenarios, and that it does not replace coached instruction.
| Type | Pitching dummy |
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| In the set | Two-piece silhouette (2 pieces per page wording) |
| Weights | ~38 lb (Pro, reseller figure quoted on page); ~36 lb (Youth, reseller figure quoted on page) |
| Sizes | Blue Top / Gray Bottom - Youth; Blue Top / Gray Bottom - Pro; Red Top / Gray Bottom - Youth; Red Top / Gray Bottom - Pro; Gray Top / Gray Bottom - Youth; Gray Top / Gray Bottom - Pro |
| Level | Commonly used for young pitchers learning control |
| Training goal | Throwing accuracy |
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| Warranty | 60-day limited warranty (product badge); limited lifetime warranty (FAQ) |
| Availability | In stock |
| Maker SKU | DHPBLUE; DHYBLUE; DHPRED; DHYRED; DHPGRAY; DHYGRAY |
| The maker says |
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| Source | oatesspecialties.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Anytime Baseball SupplyRetailer ratings: TAP weighted baseball0 reviews
- Pavilion (supplier directory)Other source: Oates Specialties supplier profile0 reviews
- Anytime Baseball Supply Daily Diamond blog (Kevin M. King, undated)Other source: Best weighted baseballs roundup, TAP entryThe source says: Calls TAP the store's best-selling and highest-rated weighted ball with a durable synthetic leather cover
- SidelineSwapOther source: Used pitcher's training kit with TAP items0 reviews
- Local Gyms and Fitness (directory)Other source: Oates Specialties LLC profile0 reviews
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