Baseball

The Baseball machine, manufactured by Chester-Pollard Amusement Co., Inc. of New York, is an early example of mechanical bat-and-ball arcade play. Its exact production year is unknown, but as a Pure Mechanical (PM) 'Bat Game' it predates the electric and flipper eras of pinball entirely.

Gameplay on Baseball is built around its large upright cabinet and a simple mechanical ruleset typical of Chester-Pollard's bat games: players strike or bat the ball rather than using flippers, aiming to rack up the highest score they can. The mechanical design and straightforward rules are characteristic of the earliest arcade amusements, with the baseball theme setting it apart from more abstract contemporaries.

Little specific information survives about the cabinet's artwork or exact release date. Notably, this game should not be confused with Chester-Pollard's other, unnamed baseball game. Its rarity and distinctive sports-themed, mechanical design make Baseball an interesting curiosity for collectors of early coin-operated amusements.