Baseball

The Baseball pinball machine, produced by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company beginning October 1, 1947, is a post-war electro-mechanical (EM) game from an era when pinball was surging in popularity. Carrying model number 106, it saw a confirmed production run of 1,400 units, continuing the long tradition of baseball themes that had run through pinball since the early 1930s.

The playfield features 10 passive bumpers and four kick-out holes, giving the ball plenty to interact with as it works its way down the board. A notable operational feature is that the operator could configure the game for either Regular (novelty) play or Free Play (replay) operation, letting it comply with local regulations that varied widely in the late 1940s.

No designer is credited for this machine. For pinball enthusiasts, Baseball offers a glimpse into the immediate post-war period, when games were often simple yet still captivating, and America's favorite pastime remained a reliable draw on the playfield.