Abstract: A baseball motivation and promotion device is preferably a baseball glove having a solid state audio unit and a loudspeaker or electromechanical transducer, and having audio storage capability and controls which can select and broadcast baseball-related words and phrases, musical selections, memorable baseball plays, promotional segments and other sounds. An endorsement area provides a location for the logo of a favorite club or the signature of a recognized player. An optional impact sensor detects a successful catch, and initiates encouraging vocal feedback. Optionally the device is a baseball bat having similar features.

Abstract: A ball speed measuring device comprises a ball pitching target having an electronic compression sensor in the ball target area, and having a digital readout display unit connected to the compression sensor through a solid state unit which converts the compression force, measured when a ball strikes the target area, to the speed of the ball, and displays the impact speed. The ball speed measuring device may be incorporated into a modified ball catching mitt, wherein the ball pitching target is the ball catching area of the mitt, or into a unit which may be attached to vertical supports including backstops and baseball rebound nets.