Major League Baseball

This 1948 Major League Baseball pinball machine from United Manufacturing Company is a baseball-themed entry from the electro-mechanical era of pinball, joining a lineage of baseball-themed machines that had already existed since the early-to-mid 1930s (such as PAMCO's 1934 'Major League'). Its design features gameplay elements characteristic of the format's development by the late 1940s.

A standout feature of this machine is its use of five balls for 5 cents, offering players multiple chances to score points. The two flippers and six passive bumpers provide a challenging yet rewarding experience, while the four kick-out holes and backglass light animation add to the excitement. Perhaps most unique is the rotating disc on the playfield, which simulates the action of players running bases.

The machine's design and art are reflective of its time, with a straightforward and functional aesthetic depicting men running the bases in the backglass animation. Little is known about the specific designer or notable events surrounding this machine, but it remains an interesting piece for collectors and historians studying the development of baseball-themed pinball during the 1940s.