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MoJo Sports Receives Patent for World's First Pitching Cage

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:28 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MoJo Sports LLC, a leading California-based realistic sports manufacturing company established in 2003, today announced that it has received a U.S. Patent for the World's First Pitching Cage, dubbed the Mojo Pitching Cage. The Mojo Pitching Cage allows a pitcher to practice pitching in a realistic environment without the need of another person.

Have you ever wanted to practice pitching, but didn't have a catcher? How about a batter that would stand in for you? The Mojo Pitching Cage provides both of those. It consists of a realistic three-dimensional catcher that you can control from the pitcher's mound and a realistic three-dimensional batter that can easily be positioned as a right or left handed batter. You can control exactly where the catcher sets up from the pitcher's mound.

The idea is to "throw to the glove." A real catcher always moves the glove for you to adjust to your pitch and never really makes you completely focus on controlling the ball. If you want to throw a fastball low and away to a right- handed batter, you can easily position the catcher to that location and practice throwing to that location repetitiously. Batting cages have existed for a long time that give a hitter the opportunity to practice the skill of hitting anytime they want.

The Mojo Pitching Cage gives a pitcher the opportunity to practice the skill of pitching anytime he/she wants.

"It takes confidence to stand on the mound and make that perfect pitch and the only way you get confidence is to practice making that perfect pitch," said company President and Inventor of the Mojo Pitching Cage, Joe Lewis.

"The Mojo catcher is the first realistic pitching target that replicates reality, but won't move the glove for you. We have really simplified the art of pitching. The secret to pitching is repetitious practice in a real game situation."

More Information: www.MojoSportsUSA.com.

About MoJo Sports

MoJo Sports constructs life-like mannequins and uses them in a realistic setting for each sport to challenge the participant. All of MoJo Sports creations can be used for instructional purposes for the professional athlete to enhance their skill or for entertainment to challenge the average Jo or Mo.

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Houston Astros Choose Pitcher's Eye(R) Training Aid

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:30:00 GMT

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. - Apr. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Houston Astros Major League Baseball(R) team, under the direction of Dewey Robinson, director of pitching development, are using custom and prototype designs of the Pitcher's Eye(R) training aid, made by 4 Seam Inc., at all levels of the organization.

The newly launched, patent pending product helps a pitcher see the catcher's target and also helps the catcher set the target in the right location. *(Photo Caption: Image of Pitcher's Eye in use.)

The Pitchers Eye(R) has been licensed and approved by Little League of America(R). Baseball can be a difficult game to teach, the Pitcher's Eye(R) makes it an easier game to learn. If a pitcher sees well, a pitcher will perform better. Visualization can now be taught on the field.

According to Bob Gibson, former major league pitcher for the NY Mets and Milwaukee Brewers, "The Pitcher's Eye allows pitchers to see how a strike zone works and how to use it." He adds, "There are so many ways this product can by used. Before, a pitcher could only visualize a ball's path, now the intended path is decided. The different forms of this product could have benefits for all levels of baseball."

Better execution results in better performance. The coach's instruction can be clearly understood. The product will have an immediate impact.

The Pitcher's Eye(R) offers several models, from introductory to advanced training levels. It is made in the USA by 4 Seam Inc., a company based in Newtown Square, PA. It was invented and designed by people who have played, watched and coached baseball for their entire lives, through successive generations.

To learn more about the Pitchers Eye visit them on the web at www.pitcherseye.com or call 610 359-1729.

All trademarks acknowledged.

Text provided by an agency, Prager Microsystems, LLC, on behalf of the news source.

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Pete Rose's $103,631 Corked Bat to Be Sawed in Half

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:44:00 GMT

GoldenPalace.com to reveal the truth about legend's allegedly corked bat

SEAFORD, NY (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Internet casino that bought baseball legend Pete Rose's allegedly corked bat now plans to saw it in half to reveal the truth to the world.

Internet casino GoldenPalace.com bought the bat on Saturday for $103,631 on Lelands.com, the foremost auction house of sports and entertainment/Americana. The bat is signed by Rose and was used to hit his 159th home run. Rose holds the record for all-time hits. Now that the casino owns the bat, they have plans to saw it in half to reveal once and for all if the bat is enhanced in any way.

*(Photo Caption: GoldenPalace.com purchases authentic autographed Pete Rose Mizuno baseball bat)

"We love Pete Rose, we have nothing against him and are amazed by his accomplishments," said Drew Black, a marketing representative for the site, "but we think this is a terrific opportunity to put the bat's popularity to good use."

The sawing of the bat is part of the casino's plan to use it in an ongoing effort to raise money for charity. The casino has not yet decided on the exact details, but they have a history of devising creative ways to raise awareness and funds for many worthy causes.

"Anytime an item of this historical significance generates so much attention, it has enormous potential to raise money for charity," said GoldenPalace.com CEO Richard Rowe. "We expect to use the interest in the bat to develop a fund-raising campaign to help those less fortunate. You can also bet that we will find the most fun and innovative way to do that."

GoldenPalace.com has become famous for spending thousands of dollars on unusual and sometimes outrageous auction buys. Purchases such as the Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Pope's Hat Doritos Chip, Holy Pierogi, and NASCAR Driver Robby Gordon's helmet have garnered extensive media attention for the casino, who have used most of the items they have purchased to raise almost $1,000,000 for various charities worldwide.

More information: www.goldenpalace.com

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Texas Fence Association And Grand Slam For Youth Baseball Help Cut Ribbon On Newly Fenced Youth Ball Field Near Houston's Ship Channel

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:05:00 GMT

City of Houston's Hidalgo Park and Magnolia Little League Are First Youth Field and Youth League Helped with Fencing Needs under Going for the Fences Program

HOUSTON, TX /Send2Press Newswire/ -- On March 22nd, representatives from the Texas Fence Association, Grand Slam for Youth Baseball, the City of Houston, Magnolia Little League, and the Houston community cut the ribbon on the newly fenced youth ball field at Hidalgo Park. Participating in the event was John Gamble, President of the Texas Fence Association; Fred Arnold, Grand Slam For Youth Baseball Project Manager from Minute Maid; Marian Harper, Vice President of Community Development for the Houston Astros; Carol Alvarado, Mayor Pro-Tem and City Council Member District I; Joe Turner. Director of Houston Parks and Recreation Department; organizers and youth ball players from Magnolia Little League; and supporters of Hidalgo Park.

The field at Hidalgo Park is the first to receive new fencing and installation courtesy of the Texas Fence Association (TFA) and Grand Slam for Youth Baseball (GSFYB) through the Going for the Fences program. GSFYB is a partnership between the Houston Astros and the makers of Minute Maid.

"TFA is very proud to add this project to our long list of civic contributions," stated John Gamble, President of the Texas Fence Association. "Our members are always looking for ways to serve the community with high-quality work by professional fence industry personnel."

"A new fence can make the difference in any ball park - even without any other improvements," said Fred Arnold, GSFYB Manager from Minute Maid. "This new association with TFA will allow GSFYB's field refurbishment program to extend beyond just one field per year."

Hidalgo Park, located east of downtown near Houston's Ship Channel, is the home of Magnolia Little League. Over the past few weeks, the Texas Fence Association installed new fencing and a backstop at the park to create a third baseball field on a plot of land which did not have a fence. Due to a high participation rate by its youth members, the Magnolia Little League had been using the land as a ball field without fences, which presented a safety hazard given its close proximity to the bordering streets.

Going for the Fences is part of the field refurbishment efforts of Grand Slam for Youth Baseball - a four-tiered community outreach effort that seeks to foster self-confidence, involvement, teamwork, and fun among area children. Each year, GSFYB selects a Houston-area youth field in the Houston area for a complete refurbishment based on applications submitted to the organization. In November, GSFYB announced that Bobby Beach Memorial Stadium in LaMarque was the third field to be selected for complete refurbishment. Any field (such as Hidalgo Park) that is nominated for the GSFYB complete refurbishment but is not selected is eligible for the Going for the Fences program.

About Grand Slam for Youth Baseball

Minute Maid and the Houston Astros teamed up in August 2002 to create Grand Slam for Youth Baseball, a community outreach program designed to make it easier for boys and girls to play, learn about and experience baseball.

The program, which seeks to foster self-confidence, involvement, teamwork and fun among area children, is composed of four key components:

1.) sponsorship of Houston Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Baseball Program;

2.) refurbishment of one youth ball field a year;

3.) a baseball-related educational program; and

4.) a fundraising opportunity for youth baseball/softball teams and leagues.

For more information, log on to the Web site at http://www.gsfyb.com.

"Coca-Cola" and "Minute Maid" are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company.

Texas Fence Association Teams Up With Grand Slam For Youth Baseball For New 'Going For The Fences' Program

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT

City of Houston's Hidalgo Park and Magnolia Little League to be the First Youth Field and Youth League Helped with Fencing Needs under the Program

HOUSTON, TX /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Grand Slam for Youth Baseball (GSFYB), a partnership between the Houston Astros and the makers of Minute Maid, announced today a new program in conjunction with the Texas Fence Association - Going for the Fences. Under the new program, one youth ball field per year in the Houston area will receive new fencing and installation courtesy of the Texas Fence Association (TFA).

"TFA is very proud to add this project to our long list of civic contributions," stated John Gamble, President of the Texas Fence Association. "Our members are always looking for ways to serve the community with high-quality work by professional fence industry personnel."

"A new fence can make the difference in any ball park - even without any other improvements," said Fred Arnold, GSFYB Manager from Minute Maid. "This new association with TFA will allow GSFYB's field refurbishment program to extend beyond just one field per year."

The first field to be helped with its fencing needs under Going for the Fences will be the City of Houston's Hidalgo Park, located east of downtown near Houston's Ship Channel. The park is currently the home of the Magnolia Little League. During the month of February, the Texas Fence Association is slated to install new fencing and a backstop at the park to create a third baseball field on a plot of land which currently does not have a fence. Due to a high participation rate by its youth members, the Magnolia Little League has been using the land as a ball field without fences, which presents a safety hazard given its close proximity to the bordering streets.

Going for the Fences is part of the overall field refurbishment efforts of the Grand Slam for Youth Baseball program - a four-tiered community outreach effort that seeks to foster self-confidence, involvement, teamwork, and fun among area children. Each year, GSFYB selects a youth field in the Houston area for a complete refurbishment based on applications submitted to the organization. In November 2004, GSFYB announced that Bobby Beach Memorial Stadium, home to the La Marque/West Texas City Little League, was the third field to be selected for complete refurbishment. Any field (such as Hidalgo Park) that is nominated for the GSFYB complete refurbishment but is not selected is eligible for the Going for the Fences program.

About Texas Fence Association

The Texas Fence Association is one of 25 chapters in the American Fence Association (AFA). Serving North America, AFA is the primary voice for the fence industry with more than 1700 member companies representing thousands of fence professionals. Together with AFA, TFA and the other 24 chapters provide education, fellowship and up-to-date information for all members while giving back to local communities in the form of donated labor, materials and expertise for worthy projects.

About Grand Slam for Youth Baseball

Minute Maid and the Houston Astros teamed up in August 2002 to create Grand Slam for Youth Baseball, a community outreach program designed to make it easier for boys and girls to play, learn about and experience baseball. The program, which seeks to foster self-confidence, involvement, teamwork and fun among area children, is composed of four key components:

1.) sponsorship of Houston Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Baseball Program;

2.) refurbishment of one youth ball field a year;

3.) a baseball-related educational program; and

4.) a fundraising opportunity for youth baseball/softball teams and leagues.

For more information, log on to the Web site at www.gsfyb.com.

"Coca-Cola" and "Minute Maid" are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company