Abstract: A ball throwing bat comprising an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion that is located between the upper and lower portions, the upper portion being cylindrical and having a larger diameter than the lower portion, which is also cylindrical. The middle portion tapers and joins the upper portion to the lower portion. The lower portion is used to grasp and swing the ball throwing bat. The upper portion has a bore that extends down into the ball throwing bat. The diameter of the bore is selected to have a sufficient size to accommodate the ball or ball-like object to be thrown. The ball is ejected from the bore by swinging the bat.