It was independently designed by Noel C. Whitney in 1932 and received a patent in 1934. When Pacific went shopping for a new baseball game, the Whitney patent answered their call. Another independent designer, Paul Fuller, was enlisted to develop the game's aesthetic appeal. Fuller later joined Wurlitzer and would father the icon of all jukebox creations, the Model 1015 . Its modern style permitted variations over the years which included home run ramps, different pitching styles, players on the field, and even cheering crowds.
Serious debate occurs among collectors as to the best of the best of the baseball arcade machines.
Many people have seen and played the higher profile games like Williams Official Baseball and Line Drive . As a collector with several baseball games in my collection, I can assure you they're all fun to play. I've also noted over the years that they're a greater attraction to people visiting my gameroom. More so than pinball. Virtually everyone understands the premise of pitch, bat, run, and three outs.