PITCH!

An immersive experience that engages visitors of all ages, while providing the basis for a range of educational curricula for visiting school groups, youth sports teams and other youth development organizations.

Ongoing Exhibition

Boy throwing a baseball, surrounded by family as part of the Pitch! exhibition

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Girl with a baseball at the Pitch! exhibition

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Adult man positioned to pitch a baseball at the Pitch! exhibition

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Young boy about to pitch a baseball at the Pitch! exhibition

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Young boy about to pitch a baseball, with help from an adult man, at the Pitch! exhibition

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Adult woman about to pitch a baseball at the Pitch! exhibition

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Adult man pitching a baseball at the Pitch! exhibition

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Sited within the Museum’s 800-square foot atrium, PITCH! allows visitors to face off against an animated batter and catcher displayed on a video wall. When players throw a soft rubber ball against the wall, the installation tracks the ball’s measured velocity as well as the accuracy of the pitch (“strike” or “ball.”) The animated characters on screen react to each pitch in keeping with the rules of the game, with the batter swinging at “good” pitches and passing on balls, and the catcher delivering an apt “Yogi-ism” as appropriate. Players can compare throwing speeds, which will flash on screen after each pitch.

The exhibition incorporates state-of-the-art technologies donated to the Museum by Stalker Radar, the country’s leading manufacturer of speed radar. Further support for PITCH! was provided by the Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation, and the Hyde and Watson Foundation.

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Noon – 5 pm
Wednesdays – Sundays

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The Museum is a fun and engaging destination for groups of all ages – students, tourists, seniors, youth sports teams, community organizations, corporate groups. Reserve group admission in advance to explore highlights of the permanent collection and rotating show with a Museum-trained docent. To schedule a tour, call 973. 655.2378 or email [email protected].