The Elmwood Thunder were an enthusiastic group of young ballplayers with dreams of
championship glory. But their journey was marred by an unfortunate incident that nearly
shattered their hopes.
The team’s star pitcher, Jake, had skill on the mound that was undeniable. His “stuff” was
legendary, and he had a reputation for striking out batters with ease. However, in the blink of
an eye during a critical game, the Thunder’s fortunes changed.
As Jake was delivering a pitch, his foot caught on the uneven surface of the mound. He lost his
balance and fell, clutching his arm in pain. The game was halted as the coaches rushed to his
side. It wasn’t broken but Jake had to leave the game and it was clear he would be sidelined for
awhile.
The Thunder battled but lost the game to drop into a tie for first place. After the game, the
coaches did a little research on the mound that had tripped up their star pitcher. Purchased at a
cut rate years ago, they learned that it didn't meet the more stringent safety standards or strict
specifications of the original portable pitching mound produced by True Pitch Mounds.
Worried about the loss of their star pitcher—and the safety risks presented to the rest of the
teams in the league—the coaches and league administrators knew something had to change.
They couldn't risk another injury like that. The Thunder’s coach, Coach Miller, suggested the
league check out True Pitch Mounds.
"They haven't been in business for 50 years by mistake," Coach Miller said in an email to the
league leadership with a link to the True Pitch website. "They focus on delivering the best
mounds, and player safety is their top priority."
Coach was right. The True Pitch portable mounds were designed with player safety in mind.
Constructed to exact specifications, they earned their reputation over five-plus decades by
ensuring an authentic gameplay experience with a greatly reduced risk of injury. The pitching
table met rigorous standards, with proper slope, and a tapered front edge to minimize the risk
of bad hops.
After reviewing the information about True Pitch, the league decided to invest in a couple of
their mounds. The difference was immediately noticeable. The new mounds were stable,
smooth, and safe. The pitchers could deliver their best without fear of injury.
With a newfound confidence and the safer mound in place, the Thunder found its stride. The
team practiced tirelessly, honed their skills, and—even without Jake—made it all the way to the
championship game.
In the final inning of the championship game, with two outs and the tying run on base, the team
turned to a familiar face: Jake. He had worked hard to rehab and with the game on the line he
stepped up on the True Pitch Mound to make his return.
With determination in his eyes, he delivered a perfect pitch, striking out the batter and securing
the championship victory.
The Thunder exploded in celebration, piling on Jake as the crowd roared in appreciation. It
hadn’t been easy, but they got it done, thanks in part to the league’s new mounds.
True Pitch had not just provided a safer mound; its mounds had given the team a chance to
build skills on a reliable surface and eventually triumph. It was a victory for player safety and a
testament to the power of perseverance.