{"product_id":"jugs-big-blue-bucket-pearl-baseballs","title":"JUGS Big Blue Bucket of Pearl Baseballs, 6 Dozen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JUGS Big Blue Bucket of Pearl Baseballs puts 6 dozen (72) JUGS Pearl leather baseballs in a heavy-duty 6-gallon bucket with a snap-on lid and a carrying handle. The Pearl is a regulation 9-inch, 5-ounce leather baseball designed specifically for pitching machines, so it gives baseball hitters the feel of a real ball off the bat while standing up to the repeated work of machine batting practice. It suits baseball leagues, team batting practice and anyone who runs a pitching machine often enough to want a large supply of leather balls on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same Pearl baseball is also sold as a single dozen, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-pearl-baseball-genuine-leather\"\u003eJUGS Pearl Leather Baseballs\u003c\/a\u003e, and as a 4-dozen \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bucket-of-jugs-pearls\"\u003eBucket of JUGS Pearl Baseballs\u003c\/a\u003e. The Big Blue Bucket is the 72-ball version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Leather Baseball Built for Pitching Machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitching machine wheels grip and release the same baseballs over and over, and that repeated stress lands on the cover and the stitching. The Pearl is built around that use. Its seam is stitched with Kevlar using JUGS Never-Break seam technology, which keeps the cover attached through long runs of machine work instead of letting stitches split and pull balls out of rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the cover, the Pearl is put together like a traditional baseball, with a cushion-corked center, wool winding and a full grain leather cover. That construction gives a true leather feel in the hand and a realistic response off the bat, so the contact feedback a hitter gets in the cage matches what they feel in games. Fielders taking machine-fed ground balls and fly balls handle a ball that plays like the one they see on game day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReinforced Low-Seam Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pearl uses a reinforced, low-profile seam rather than a tall raised one. The lower seam lets the ball feed smoothly through a pitching machine and gives the wheels a more even surface to grip, which helps pitches come out with better accuracy from one ball to the next. For a baseball hitter working on timing, a machine that puts the ball in the same spot rep after rep is what makes a round of batting practice useful. The seam still gives a good grip for players and coaches handling the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Big Blue Bucket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balls ship in the JUGS Big Blue bucket, a 6-gallon bucket made from extra-thick plastic that is built not to crack or warp. Features of the bucket include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty construction that holds up to being loaded into trunks, dropped beside a cage and carried across fields all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA snap-on lid that goes on and comes off easily and keeps the balls secure in storage or in the car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA durable metal carrying handle with a plastic grip, so a full bucket of baseballs is comfortable to carry from the parking lot to the cage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping all 72 baseballs in one lidded container makes it simple to load the machine, collect balls after a round and know at a glance how many are still in play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the JUGS Big Blue Bucket of Pearl Baseballs Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pearl baseball is used across every level of the game, from backyard players and youth leagues through high schools, colleges, hitting facilities and professionals. The Big Blue Bucket fits best where a lot of balls are needed at once:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth league coaches who run pitching machine batting practice for a full roster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh school and college baseball programs that put machines to work every practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitting facilities that need durable leather baseballs for heavy cage traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies with a home batting cage and a baseball pitching machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting the Most From Your Pearl Baseballs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few habits help a bucket of leather machine baseballs stay in good shape:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a dedicated set of Pearls for machine work so you always know the condition of the balls going through the wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the whole bucket through each session rather than reusing the same few balls, so wear spreads evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull any ball with a damaged cover out of the machine rotation before it causes an inconsistent pitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the balls in the lidded bucket between sessions to keep them together, dry and off the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use a protective screen in front of the pitching machine and the person feeding it. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-series-l-shaped-screen\"\u003eJUGS Protector Series L-Shaped Screen\u003c\/a\u003e is one option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen throwing batting practice by hand, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-back-saver-portable-ball-basket\"\u003eBack-Saver Portable Ball Basket\u003c\/a\u003e keeps baseballs at waist height so the thrower is not bending to the bucket between pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJUGS Big Blue Bucket of Pearl Baseballs Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 6 dozen (72) JUGS Pearl leather baseballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize and weight: 9 inch, 5 oz (regulation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover: full grain leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter: cushion-corked, wool winding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeam: reinforced low-seam design, Kevlar-stitched Never-Break seam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for: pitching machines and baseball batting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucket: 6-gallon heavy-duty plastic with snap-on lid and metal carrying handle with plastic grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1-year warranty on the Kevlar-stitched Never-Break seam, covering normal wear and factory defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 JUGS Pearl leather baseballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 JUGS Big Blue 6-gallon bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 snap-on lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre these the same Pearl baseballs sold by the dozen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Big Blue Bucket holds the same JUGS Pearl leather baseball sold as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-pearl-baseball-genuine-leather\"\u003eJUGS Pearl Leather Baseballs\u003c\/a\u003e, packed 72 to a bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size and weight are Pearl baseballs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Pearl is a regulation 9-inch, 5-ounce leather baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I throw Pearls by hand as well as use them in a machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are designed for pitching machines, but they are leather baseballs and work for hand-thrown batting practice and fielding work too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Pearl baseballs be used in league games?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are a full leather baseball made for leagues and batting practice. Check your league's ball requirements before using any ball in competition, since approved lists differ by league and level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat warranty comes with the Pearl baseballs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kevlar-stitched Never-Break seam carries a 1-year warranty covering normal wear and factory defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67832552096059,"sku":"J01-B5211","price":719.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/jugs-big-blue-bucket-pearl-baseballs-bucket.jpg?v=1793332863","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/jugs-big-blue-bucket-pearl-baseballs","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}