Product Overview
The Junior Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine is a scaled-down version of Sports Attack's professional Hack Attack, built specifically to develop serious young players from youth league through high school. Its exclusive three-wheel throwing head grips the ball at three contact points, giving hitters complete, uninterrupted vision of the ball from release through the entire flight path, just like facing a live pitcher.
Unlike two-wheel machines that require awkward, time-consuming repositioning of the throwing head to switch pitch types, the Junior Hack Attack changes fastballs into curveballs, sliders or split-fingers simply by adjusting the relative speed of its three variable-speed motors. An elevation handle raises or lowers the pitch 4-6 inches per turn, and an inside/outside adjustment moves ball location within the strike zone without shifting the entire machine.
Built from heat-treated alloy and weather-resistant aluminum casting with a powder-coated, rust-proof steel frame, the Junior Hack Attack is engineered to absorb recoil for consistent accuracy while remaining light enough for one person to move. It rolls on two heavy-duty transport wheels protected by front guards, so the throwing wheels never contact the ground and stay free of dirt and gravel that would otherwise affect accuracy.
The machine throws regulation leather baseballs, pitching machine leather and polyurethane balls, whiffle balls and foam balls, and is the only machine in its class that converts to throw a 7.5" vision training ball for centering and tracking drills. It also converts to softball in 5-10 minutes using a separate kit, extending its use across seasons and sports.
Arriving fully assembled with no tools or setup required, the Junior Hack Attack is compatible with the Solo Feeder (15-ball) or Team Feeder (150-ball) for continuous, hands-free repetitions. With a 3-5 second recovery time thanks to its three-wheel design, coaches get more strikes delivered per practice session, making it a practical training tool for backyard use, team practice, and drills at every level up to professional.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Throwing Wheels | 3 concave 14" wheels, each driven by its own variable-speed motor |
| Pitching Distance | 45 ft., simulating a 90+ MPH pitch |
| Pitch Types | Fastballs, curveballs, sliders, sinkers and other breaking pitches via wheel-speed dials only |
| Fungo Capability | Throwing head pivots instantly for fly balls, pop-ups, line drives and grounders up to 250 ft. |
| Recovery Time | 3-5 seconds between pitches |
| Elevation Adjustment | Handle raises or lowers pitch 4-6 in. per revolution, no locking mechanism needed |
| Ball Release Height | 42 in., fits standard L-screens with extended legs |
| Power Requirements | 110V; draws up to 12 amps, 15-20 amp service recommended |
| Machine Weight | 87 lbs assembled; approx. 75 lbs without legs, 65 lbs without legs and base |
| Assembled Dimensions | 40 x 45 x 52.5 in. |
| Broken-Down Size | 25" L x 20" W x 26" H with base; 17" L x 20" W x 24" H without base |
| Ball Types Supported | Regulation leather baseballs, pitching machine leather/polyurethane balls, whiffle balls, foam balls, and 7.5" vision training balls |
| Softball Conversion | Converts to softball with kit in about 5-10 minutes |
| Compatible Feeders | Solo Feeder (15-ball) or Team Feeder (150-ball) |
| Portability | Rolls on two heavy-duty transport wheels; front guards keep throwing wheels off the ground |
| Warranty | 2 years on materials, workmanship and wear components (wheels, controllers, motors) |
Compare Sports Attack models
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Junior Hack THIS |
Junior Fungo Kart |
Junior Fungo Kart DC |
Hack Attack |
Hack + Team Feeder |
e-Hack Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Throwing Wheels Three 14 in. concave wheels, each with own motor | Throwing Wheels Three 14 in. concave wheels (Junior unit) | Throwing Wheels Junior Hack Attack 3-wheel head on Fungo Kart | Throwing Wheels 3 variable-speed motors, three 14 in. concave wheels | Throwing Wheels Three 14 in. concave wheels, each with own motor | Throwing Wheels Unique three-wheel throwing head design |
Speed Range 90+ MPH simulated from 45 ft. | Speed Range — | Speed Range — | Speed Range — | Speed Range — | Speed Range 100+ MPH |
Pitch Types Fastballs, curves, sliders, sinkers, breaking pitches | Pitch Types None — defensive drills only, not for pitching | Pitch Types None — defensive fungo drills only, not for pitching | Pitch Types Fastballs, curves, sliders, split fingers, knuckleballs | Pitch Types Fastballs, curves, sliders, split fingers, sinkers, knucklers | Pitch Types 8 pre-set pitches incl. curve & slider right/left |
Fungo Capability Fly balls, pop-ups, line drives, grounders up to 250 ft. | Fungo Capability 360-degree swivel for fly balls, grounders, pop-ups | Fungo Capability 250 ft. fly balls; 360-degree swivel head | Fungo Capability 380 ft. fly balls, line drives, grounders, pop-ups | Fungo Capability Fly balls to 380 ft., line drives, grounders, pop-ups | Fungo Capability No fungo work |
Ball Release Point 42 in.; fits standard L-screens with extended legs | Ball Release Point — | Ball Release Point — | Ball Release Point 53 in. standard legs; 73 in. with extended legs | Ball Release Point 52-53 in.; up to 73 in. with extended legs | Ball Release Point 53 in. |
Ball Types & Size Leather, machine, whiffle, foam, 7.5 in. vision balls | Ball Types & Size Leather, practice, Wiffle and softer practice balls | Ball Types & Size Leather, dimpled, Wiffle and soft practice balls | Ball Types & Size Leather, dimpled, poly, Wiffle, foam; 9 in. regulation | Ball Types & Size Leather, dimpled, poly, whiffle, foam; 9 in. regulation | Ball Types & Size Leather or dimpled machine balls; 9 in. regulation |
Power 110V; up to 12A, 15-20A service advised | Power 110V | Power Two 12V lithium batteries (DC), cordless use | Power 110V or 220V; 1.5A running, 20A service advised | Power 110V or 220/240V; 1.5A running, 20A service advised | Power 110V and 220V models available |
Machine Weight 87 lbs. assembled; 75 lbs. without legs | Machine Weight 87 lbs. throwing unit + 33 lbs. kart | Machine Weight 97 lbs. throwing unit + 33 lbs. kart | Machine Weight 165 lbs. with legs | Machine Weight 165 lbs. | Machine Weight 223 lbs. |
Dimensions 40 x 45 x 52.5 in. assembled | Dimensions 27.5 in. W x 44 in. D x 39 in. H with kart | Dimensions 27.5 in. W x 44 in. D x 39 in. H with kart | Dimensions 53 in. W x 64 in. D x 63.5 in. H | Dimensions 53 in. W x 64 in. D x 63.5 in. H | Dimensions 53 in. W x 66 in. D x 63 in. H |
Compatible Feeders Solo Feeder (15-ball) or Team Feeder (150-ball) | Compatible Feeders — | Compatible Feeders — | Compatible Feeders Solo Feeder (15-ball) or Team Feeder (150-ball) | Compatible Feeders 150-ball Team Feeder included; Solo Feeder compatible | Compatible Feeders — |
Ship Weight 87 lbs | Ship Weight 55 lbs | Ship Weight 55 lbs | Ship Weight 205 lbs | Ship Weight 165 lbs | Ship Weight 223 lbs |
Best for Youth and travel teams wanting real breaking pitches at shorter distances. | Best for Youth coaches running infield and outfield defensive drills near an outlet. | Best for Teams needing cordless battery-powered fungo drills anywhere on the field. | Best for High school, college and pro programs needing game-speed pitching and fungo. | Best for Programs wanting hands-free 150-ball batting practice out of the box. | Best for Elite programs wanting touchscreen pre-set pitches and saved sequences. |
| $2,699.00 | $2,599.00 | $2,999.00 | $4,023.00 $3,599.00 | $5,698.00 | $14,999.00 |
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Shipping & Returns
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60-DAY NO-HASSLE REFUNDS AND RETURNS
If there’s an issue with your product, we make refunds and returns quick and easy.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. To contact us, email info@joysportstore.com
More information on shipping and returns can be found here.
Warranty
2 years on materials, workmanship and wear components (throwing wheels, controllers, motors)
Sports Attack stands behind the material and workmanship of its machines and all wear components (throwing wheels, controllers and motors). Coverage runs from the date of original purchase, verified by the serial number and date codes on the unit:
- 2 years - residential and institutional use (schools, colleges, teams).
- 1 year - commercial use (batting cages, training facilities open to the public).
Making a claim: warranty requests go through Sports Attack customer service. Wear components (motors, controllers, wheels) may require a photo or live video with the request. Serial number and component date codes must be legible and unaltered. If Sports Attack has previously supplied warranty components for the unit, video evidence of their use is required. When a claim involves a replacement part, the part and replacement instructions are supplied at no cost.
Returns: a machine may be returned within 30 days of receipt for any reason for a full refund, less a 15% restocking fee; return shipping is the purchaser's responsibility and the refund may be reduced by any non-cosmetic damage.
Not covered: normal wear and tear; cosmetic damage such as minor scratches, surface deformation, discoloration or natural fading; misuse, abuse, accident or negligence including prolonged exposure to inclement weather; fire, flood or other acts of God; unauthorized modification or aftermarket components; and any failure arising after the warranty period. As an authorized Sports Attack dealer, JoySportStore files warranty claims directly with the manufacturer on your behalf.