Alternative to Designated Hitter batting dummy for pitcher

Bob516 · Nov 4, 2017

Its not in my budget to buy one of those. Anyone have ideas for alternatives?

marriard · Nov 4, 2017

Garbage Can or Three buckets on top of each other.

Broom with a bucket on it...

Bob516 · Nov 4, 2017

marriard said:
Three buckets on top of each other.

Thanks. I can imagine her reaction when she sees all three buckets go flying.

MattM · Nov 5, 2017

Stand there yourself with a bat in your right hand and a glove in your left hand.

Ken Krause · Nov 5, 2017

A large traffic cone. Your local utility company will be more than happy to "supply" you with one.

Eric F · Nov 5, 2017

Bob516 said:
Thanks. I can imagine her reaction when she sees all three buckets go flying.

Put a photo of your face on the top bucket, and she will be careful not to hit them...

...or not.

Bob516 · Nov 5, 2017

Eric F said:
Put a photo of your face on the top bucket, and she will be careful not to hit them...

...or not.

Or aim for it!

It didn't go so well when her twin sister stood in the batter's box for her.