JUGS Protector Blue Series L-Shaped Pitchers Screen
The JUGS Protector Blue Series L-Shaped Pitchers Screen protects the person throwing batting practice, whether that is a coach on the mound or an operator feeding a baseball pitching machine. It stands 7 feet high and 7 feet wide with a 3 foot by 3 foot cutout in the upper corner, so the pitcher has an open lane to release the ball and then steps behind full-height netting before the hitter makes contact. Double-thick 60-ply Dacron polyester netting, a padded steel frame and bolted joints make it a step up from a lightweight youth screen for teams that throw a lot of baseball batting practice.
The Blue Series sits in the middle of the JUGS screen lineup. It shares its steel frame tubing and L shape with lighter and heavier models but adds padding and heavier netting than the entry screens, which is where the blue color comes from: blue vinyl-covered pearl-foam padding wraps the frame.
How the L-Shape Protects a Batting Practice Pitcher
A batting practice pitcher stands closer to the hitter than a game pitcher and throws hundreds of balls in a session, so line drives back up the middle are the main risk. The L-shaped screen solves that with two zones. The cutout gives the throwing arm room to come through cleanly on a normal overhand or three-quarter delivery. The tall side of the L covers the body once the ball is released, and the lower section under the cutout protects the legs and the lower half.
The routine is simple: throw from the cutout side, finish the follow-through, and step over behind the tall side. Within a few pitches it becomes habit, and the pitcher can keep a steady rhythm without flinching on every swing.
Protecting a Pitching Machine and Its Operator
The same L shape works in front of a pitching machine. The ball travels out through the cutout, and the operator feeding the machine stands behind the tall side. That setup keeps the person feeding baseballs out of the path of hard-hit balls and also takes direct hits off the machine itself. It pairs naturally with JUGS machines such as the JUGS mini3 Baseball Pitching Machine or the JUGS BP2 in a cage or on the field.
Netting, Padding and Frame Built for Repeated Line Drives
The netting is black, double-thick 60-ply Dacron polyester, designed to absorb the impact of baseballs hit back at the screen rather than letting them punch through. The frame is 1.5 inch diameter, 1.2 mm thick, 1020 cold-rolled steel tubing, which keeps the screen stable when it takes a hard hit.
Blue vinyl-covered pearl-foam padding wraps the frame. A ball that strikes the frame instead of the net hits padding instead of bare steel, which reduces wear on the frame and on your baseballs, and it softens contact for anyone working around the screen.
The joints are bolted rather than welded or laced. Assembly takes basic tools, and if the net ever wears out you can swap in Protector Blue Series replacement netting without replacing the frame.
Choosing Between the Blue Series L-Screen and Other JUGS L-Screens
JUGS builds its L-shaped screen at three levels, and the right one depends on how much your screen gets hit and how often it moves:
- JUGS Standard L-Shaped Pitchers Screen: same 7 by 7 size and 3 by 3 cutout with 45-ply netting and no padding. A fit for backyards and youth leagues with lighter use. 1-year warranty on all parts.
- JUGS Protector Blue Series L-Shaped Pitchers Screen (this screen): 60-ply netting and a padded frame for youth leagues, high schools and colleges that throw regular batting practice.
- JUGS Protector Series L-Shaped Screen: the black Protector Series model with heavier netting, a wheel kit included for one-person moves, and a 5-year frame and 2-year netting warranty. Built for hitting facilities and high-volume programs.
If you coach softball, the C-shaped version, the JUGS Protector Blue Series C-Shaped Softball Screen, uses a smaller cutout sized for a fastpitch delivery.
Who This L-Screen Is For
- Baseball coaches who throw live batting practice from the mound or from a shortened distance.
- Teams and parents running a baseball pitching machine who want the person feeding it protected.
- Youth leagues, high schools and colleges that want padding and heavier netting than an entry-level screen.
- Backyard players with a cage who throw regular batting practice to a son or daughter.
Setting Up the L-Screen for Batting Practice
- Assemble the frame with the bolted joints and fit the netting over the frame.
- Place the screen where the pitcher or machine will work, with the cutout on the throwing-arm side.
- For a right-handed thrower, the cutout sits on the right side as you face the hitter; flip the screen around for a left-hander.
- Set the machine or pitcher so the ball exits through the cutout and the tall side covers the follow-through.
- Check the net and padding for wear before each session, and replace the net when holes start to open.
JUGS Protector Blue Series L-Shaped Pitchers Screen Specifications
- Sport: baseball
- Style: L-shaped pitchers screen (L-screen)
- Size: 7 feet high by 7 feet wide
- Cutout: 3 feet by 3 feet
- Netting: black, double-thick 60-ply Dacron polyester
- Frame: 1.5 inch diameter, 1.2 mm thick, 1020 cold-rolled steel tubing
- Padding: blue vinyl-covered pearl foam on the frame
- Joints: bolted, no welding or lacing
- Skill level: backyard players, youth leagues, high schools, colleges
- Replacement net: available separately (L-Shaped option)
- Warranty: 1-year on netting, 2-year on frame
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a pitching machine be used behind this L-screen?
Yes. Set the machine so the ball exits through the 3 by 3 cutout, and the operator feeding the machine stands behind the tall side of the screen.
Does the Blue Series L-screen come with wheels?
No. The Protector Series Wheel Kit fits only the black Protector Series screens and does not work with the Blue Series. If one-person rolling moves matter, look at the JUGS Protector Series L-Shaped Screen, which includes the wheel kit.
What is the difference between the Blue Series and the Standard L-screen?
Both are 7 by 7 with a 3 by 3 cutout on 1.5 inch steel. The Blue Series adds blue vinyl-covered padding, uses heavier 60-ply netting instead of 45-ply, and carries a longer frame warranty.
Can I replace just the net?
Yes. The L-Shaped option of the Protector Blue Series replacement netting fits this frame, so a worn net can be swapped without buying a new screen.
Is assembly difficult?
No. The frame joints bolt together, and there is no welding or lacing involved.
What warranty comes with this screen?
The JUGS Protector Blue Series L-Shaped Pitchers Screen carries a 1-year warranty on the netting and a 2-year warranty on the frame.
