Product Overview
The JUGS Big Blue Bucket—Pearl Baseballs delivers a season's worth of regulation baseballs in one convenient package. Each bucket contains 6 dozen (72) leather Pearl baseballs measuring 9 inches and weighing 5 oz., specifically engineered for use in pitching machines, batting practice, and league play.
The baseballs feature a reinforced low-seam design that improves grip, accuracy, and smooth feeding through pitching machines, backed by Kevlar-stitched Never-Break Seam Technology. The included Big Blue bucket is built from extra-thick, heavy-duty plastic that resists cracking and warping, and comes with a snap-on lid for secure storage plus a durable metal carrying handle with a plastic grip for easy transport.
Suitable for a wide range of skill levels—from backyard players and youth leagues to high schools, colleges, hitting facilities, and professionals—this bucket set is a practical, cost-effective solution for teams and coaches needing a reliable supply of machine-ready baseballs.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 6 Dozen (72) baseballs |
| Ball Type | Pearl leather baseballs |
| Ball Size | 9-inch, 5-oz. regulation size |
| Seam Design | Reinforced low-seam design for better grip, improved accuracy and smooth machine feeding |
| Stitching | Kevlar® stitched Never-Break® Seam Technology |
| Ball Compatibility | Designed specifically for pitching machines |
| Bucket | Heavy-duty 6-gallon Big Blue bucket, extra thick plastic, won't crack or warp |
| Lid | Snap-on lid for secure storage |
| Carrying Handle | Durable metal carrying handle with strong plastic grip |
| Recommended For | Backyard Players, Youth Leagues, High Schools, Colleges, Hitting Facilities, Professionals |
| Warranty | 1-Year Guarantee on Kevlar® stitched Never-Break® Seam Technology (normal wear & factory defects) |
| SKU | B5211 |
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Bulldog |
White Dimpled |
White Seamed |
Pearl 48 |
Big Blue Pearl THIS |
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Ball Type Lite-Flite sponge baseballs or softballs | Ball Type Bulldog polyballs — baseballs or softballs | Ball Type White Dimpled Sting-Free baseballs | Ball Type White Seamed Sting-Free baseballs | Ball Type Pearl leather baseballs | Ball Type Pearl leather baseballs |
Ball Size — | Ball Size — | Ball Size 9 in., 5 oz. (matches regulation leather) | Ball Size 9 in., 5 oz. regulation | Ball Size 9 in., 5 oz. | Ball Size 9 in., 5 oz. regulation |
Quantity per Bucket 24 baseballs or 12 softballs | Quantity per Bucket 24 baseballs or 12 softballs | Quantity per Bucket 4 dozen (48) | Quantity per Bucket 4 dozen (48) | Quantity per Bucket 4 dozen (48) | Quantity per Bucket 6 dozen (72) |
Cover / Material Lightweight sponge, firmer shape-holding formula | Cover / Material Toughest polyball formula, cold-weather ready | Cover / Material Waterproof polyurethane, bat-friendly | Cover / Material Durable polyurethane, leather-like feel | Cover / Material Full-grain leather; cushion-cork/wool core | Cover / Material Pearl leather |
Seam Design — | Seam Design Uniform holes for maximum accuracy | Seam Design — | Seam Design Seamed for realistic leather-like feel | Seam Design Kevlar NeverBreak seam | Seam Design Reinforced low-seam, Kevlar Never-Break stitching |
Color Optic Yellow BBs / Game-Ball Yellow SBs | Color Optic yellow (Vision-Enhanced / Game-Ball) | Color White | Color White | Color — | Color — |
Bucket Included FREE bucket with lid | Bucket Included Carrying bucket included | Bucket Included FREE Rutsch Bucket with lid | Bucket Included FREE Rutsch Bucket with lid | Bucket Included FREE Rutsch Bucket with lid; holds up to 60 balls | Bucket Included 6-gal. Big Blue, snap-on lid, metal handle |
Machine Compatibility JUGS Lite-Flite Machine | Machine Compatibility Any JUGS Pitching Machine | Machine Compatibility Designed specifically for JUGS pitching machines | Machine Compatibility Live arm and pitching machine drills | Machine Compatibility JUGS Baseball Pitching Machines | Machine Compatibility Designed specifically for pitching machines |
Recommended For Backyard, youth leagues, high schools, colleges | Recommended For Backyard, youth, HS, college, facilities | Recommended For Backyard, youth, HS, college, facilities | Recommended For Backyard, youth, HS, college, facilities | Recommended For High schools, colleges, pros, facilities | Recommended For Backyard through college, facilities, pros |
Warranty 1-Year Guarantee on all parts and wear | Warranty 30-Day Warranty | Warranty 1-Year Guarantee (wear & factory defects) | Warranty 1-Year Guarantee (wear & factory defects) | Warranty 1-Year Guarantee (wear & factory defects) | Warranty 1-Year Guarantee on Never-Break Seam Technology |
Best for Families and coaches training indoors safely with sponge baseballs or softballs. | Best for Teams needing the toughest all-weather polyballs for any JUGS machine. | Best for Everyday machine work with regulation-weight, waterproof dimpled baseballs. | Best for Programs wanting leather-like seamed baseballs for both live arm and machine drills. | Best for Elite programs feeding true leather game balls through JUGS baseball machines. | Best for High-volume programs wanting 6 dozen machine-ready leather pearls in one heavy-duty bucket. |
| $85.00 | $50.00 | $282.00 | $282.00 | $480.00 | $720.00 |
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Shipping & Returns
We offer standard 1-5 business day shipping (following dispatch) via LTL Freight, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or USPS. Orders typically process in 1-2 business days (starting the following business day). Shipping rates are usually calculated at checkout; however, we reserve the right to provide custom shipping quotes for oversized or specialized equipment.
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
1-Year Guarantee
JUGS Sports guarantees that JUGS® products are well made, of good materials and workmanship. If a guaranteed part fails because of defective material or workmanship, JUGS will repair or replace that part free of charge F.O.B. its factory in Tualatin, Oregon. Coverage length depends on the product line — where a specific period is listed above, that period applies to this model:
- 5 years – JUGS Black Protector™ Series screen frames.
- 2 years – MVP, BP®1 Baseball / Softball / Combo, BP®2, BP®3, SP3™, Changeup, Football, Field General, Cricket, Combination and Soccer pitching machines; Lite-Flite® Machine; Protector™ Series Black protective screen netting; Protector Series Blue screen frames; #96 batting cage netting.
- 1 year – PS50™, Lacrosse, Small-Ball® and Toss® machines; all JUGS batting tees; all JUGS Carousel automatic ball feeders; The JUGS Gun™; Complete Practice Battery Pack; Yamaha® EF2200iS generator; #42 and #60 batting cage netting; Protector™ Series Blue and Standard protective screens; Pearl® baseballs, Leatherlast™ softballs and Sting-Free® dimpled and seamed balls.
- 30 days – all JUGS products not listed above.
Commercial use (batting cages, training facilities, rental) automatically shortens coverage: 1 year on the pitching machines and automatic feeders, 90 days on the Lite-Flite® Machine, PS50™, Lacrosse and Small-Ball® machines, Toss® Machine, batting tees, Protector™ Series Black screens and the Complete Practice Battery Pack. Control panels on BP®3 and Changeup machines carry a 6-month guarantee in commercial use, and products not listed have no commercial warranty. Replacement parts outside the original warranty are guaranteed 1 year (90 days in commercial use).
Not covered: damage caused by snow, ice or other acts of God. On request the buyer returns the allegedly defective part to the JUGS factory with transportation prepaid. As an authorized JUGS Sports dealer, JoySportStore files warranty claims directly with the manufacturer on your behalf.