The innovative tee-free design of the Fisher-Price Better Batter helps kids keep their eye where it should be when they're learning to bat. Learning to hit the ball can be fun and easy; just tap the plate to automatically load a ball. The mechanical arm drops down, picks up a ball and then raises right back to position. Sound effects, baseball "chatter" and ESPN music add to the fun.
Average Customer Rating:
4.4 out of 5(109 Reviews)
Rating Snapshot
(Total of 109 reviews)
5 stars
69
4 stars
26
3 stars
3
2 stars
6
1 star
5
97 of 109 (89%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Son Loves It!,
10/10/2009
By
mommy6099, Town Creek, Al
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
This was a birthday gift for our 3yr old son who is above average in size so I was concerned that he would be too big for the product. He wasn't. We still have room to grow on the height adjustments. He loves the sounds and even talks to it. He can really hit the ball hard too with this. He is a switch hitter, so we can just turn the product around for him to bat from the other side. Only complaint is that I wish it were a little heavier so it would not topple as easy on grass, but he has to miss the ball and hit the post to knock it over. Well worth it to save your shoulder and have a consistent height for your child to hit the ball.
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 2 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
lots of fun,
09/08/2009
By
bayou1, cleveland, MS
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
My two year old loves The better batter baseball. He can do it by himself.
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 3 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
mediocre at best,
08/21/2009
By
rawhidekid
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
Bought this for 4 year old...it worked fine at first. Now, about 4 months later, the lever that attaches to the ball bends when working to attach to the balls, and frequently gets stuck in the cage that holds the balls. Disappointing.
Product Attributes:
Value:
3
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
1
out of 5
Recommends this product?No
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Review 4 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
Great Product,
08/15/2009
By
ShopperSwish, Northwest New Jersey
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I ordered this toy for my 3 yr old twin grandkids as a birthday gift. The boy loves this toy! He wakes up wanting to play baseball. His sister enjoys it too, as do their 6 year old cousins. It is an awesome toy -- works perfectly and all parts were present. My daughter is telling her friends to purchase it for their kids as well. I would highly reccomend this toy.
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
55 - 64
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 5 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
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Good but short.,
07/12/2009
By
momof2twinkies1cupcake, Oklahoma
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
My 5yr old is a bit too tall for this without standing the unit on something. I wish it had an extra 2-3 notches in the height, the lowest setting is almost laughable as most 12month olds are taller! So it seems a bit short for the intended ages.
I would say over 40" tall children, plan on having some sort of stool or something to stand it on.
It works great - no problems with velcro not sticking or over-sticking. I like that it is velcro and not magnets as that makes the balls easier to replace (use wiffle balls with dots of velcro or just tennis balls - tennis ones are a bit smaller so it won't always pick them up but they work)..
NOTE: The black swingarm is MEANT to give if accidentally whacked. If it were permanently attached, after a few hits it would be cracked, broken and useless. Instead it simply pops off to prevent breaking. My 5yr old has figured out how to pop it back on - NOT A BIG DEAL.
The sounds is clear and not too loud. I like that it is varied - a nice variety of random ball park sounds... the organ, the announcer, crowd cheers, and even a delayed crack of a bat. Fun touch!
I like the red button - cute idea! The kids like that feature.
And it has an on/off switch. BTW - GIFTERS - this takes 3-C batteries - don't forget those!!
To prevent accidental walking in the line of a swing, we drew with sidewalk chalk a generous "batter's box" that the kids know to stay on the outside of. Plus look for those cheap velcro ball and catch mitt sets - those go nicely with this. The kids have learned to take turns that the one that "fields" the balls gets to load them in and hit next!
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
5 - 6 months
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 6 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
My 5 yr. old loves this!,
07/03/2009
By
nmc229, Levittown, PA
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I was afraid that this would be another toy that my son insisted he wanted that would end up broken in a week or would end up just sitting collecting dust in the yard. Thankfully, I was wrong! My son loves this tee. Its easy to use, talks to you, and is perfect for a budding ball player!
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 7 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
Awesome!!,
07/01/2009
By
momma23, hobbs,nm
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday and he loves it! It's so cool, my five year old places with it all the time too and I really noticed an improvement with his hitting (he plays Tball). Would definetly recommend!
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 8 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
So Fun, Kind of Small,
06/24/2009
By
ImtheMama62
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I always try to leave comments when there is something I wish someone would have told me about this product, so.... as much as we love this toy and think it is a great deal and game, my 4 year old got this for his birthday this week and is already almost too tall for it. My son is not tall by any means, average to short. I know the box says three and up, but I'd say this product is more for a 2 to 3 year old! It is adjustable, but the tallest setting is not very high. That's all! :) (My 18-month old plays it and also loves it!)
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
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Review 9 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
T-Ball trainer,
06/20/2009
By
Aulander, Eastern NC
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
The product is sturdy, operates on its own, & is excellent training for hand to eye coordination. The parents do NOT need to be present while the child plays. Purchased for grandson turning 4. Can be used inside as well as outside! He loves that it talks to him.
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
55 - 64
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 10 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
Fun for Kids,
06/17/2009
By
ProudGranpa, Long Island NY
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
The Better Batter Trainer provided hours of entertainment for my grandson and his four year old friends. The balls were made so that they were at a distance for him to retrieve.
The one problem was that if the ball was not hit perfectly it would fall off the arm
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
65 or older
Gender:
Male
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 11 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
is helping his batting,
06/14/2009
By
aunttonetone, freeburg il.
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
would like to be able to get replacement balls in the store. this is a very cool product and the 4year old loves it.
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
45 - 54
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 12 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
Excellent!,
06/11/2009
By
TheBestGiftGiver1, NJ
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
It meets beyond my expectations! My niece loves it, her friends love it, even the dads of her friends love it, and for $45 it does a lot (although must warn you, batteries not included and make sure you bring it in when it rains). Very good product!
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 13 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
Excellent,
06/04/2009
By
huggies, rhode island
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I bought this for my 4 year old and he loves it. It is a great idea to help them learn baseball. The Balls are wrapped in cloth so it sticks to the velcro . Great idea..Very Durable too.
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Once per week
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Review 14 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
Too small,
06/02/2009
By
joseymaru, Pembroke Pines, FL
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
The product seems large (tall) but it is not. It is more appropiate for 2-3 year old kids.
Luckily before it arrived to the store (as we bought it site-store) my wife went over our local store and saw it. Thus, enabling us to not pick up the order and get a refund issued to my credit card.
Product Attributes:
Value:
3
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
1
out of 5
Recommends this product?No
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Male
Uses product:
Never
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Review 15 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
Awesome!,
05/22/2009
By
mamakat82, New York
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
My son just turned 3. He loves this toy! I made the mistake of letting him try it in the house the first day. Needless to say, it's now officially an outside toy. All he wants to do is play baseball.
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 16 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
ALL kids love it!!,
03/10/2009
By
MomMomBrown, Adairsville, Ga
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
This toy was the biggest success I have seen in a long long time... it has no age or gender barrier. All the grandkids wanted their turn. I am glad my grandson is a sharing boy on his birthday! Just the way it raises the ball and sounds it makes... All the kids loved it from 2 yrs to 9... boy and girl....
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
45 - 54
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 17 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
Love this toy,
12/26/2008
By
momofboy05
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
We got this for our 3 yr old boy for xmas. He loves it! My husband said it had quite a few screws, but was relatively easy to put together. Very kid friendly-they can turn it off and on by themselves and do everything by themselves! Very durable. Had it out on a very windy day and it stayed up and didn't blow over. Great toy for a little baseball starter!!
Product Attributes:
Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
1 week or less
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Review 18 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
alot of fun,
09/11/2008
By
sdolly, Pennsylvania
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
I've had no problems with this product we've had it for about 2 weeks, the velcro i s a little strong but my son just takes it as a challenge and hits it even harder! My son will be 2 this month and even tho it's for ages 3 and up he really enjoys playing with this toy.
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
18 - 24
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
Uses product:
Every few days
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Review 19 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
The kids love it...,
09/03/2008
By
Aggie98, Houston, Tx
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
We gave this to my son for his 3rd birthday and have only had this a few days, but so far it is his favorite birthday gift. I was a little apprehensive after reading some of the reviews, but so far we have had no problems and no complaints. Even my 5 year old daughter has gotten into it and enjoys playing with her brother.
Product Attributes:
Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Recommends this product?Yes
Age:
25 - 34
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
1 week or less
Uses product:
Every day
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Review 20 for Fisher-Price ESPN Better Batter Baseball Trainer
Disappointed in Quality,
08/31/2008
By
TwinMom2004, Livermore, CA
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
My son wanted this for months and months and was so excited to open it on his birthday. Unfortunately, it is not well made and and the piece that holds the ball to the unit so he can bat it continues to come off. It could be super glued I guess but really, for a Fisher Price toy, disappointing.
Product Attributes:
Value:
2
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
2
out of 5
Recommends this product?No
Age:
35 - 44
Gender:
Female
Has owned product for:
2 - 7 weeks
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