Mastering The Axis of Rotation: A Thorough Review of Spin Axis in Three Dimensions
When we observe the trajectory of an incoming pitch as it is released from a pitcher’s hand, we inevitably witness …read more
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Basics of Pitch Design Using Rapsodo
By this point, you’ve probably heard a lot about pitch design. But how exactly do we go about designing pitches? …read more
Bauer Units, Pitch Movement, and Evaluating Pitches
At Driveline, Bauer Units have been used as a reference during pitch design since the pitch tracking technology such as …read more
An Introduction to Seam-Shifted Wakes and their Effect on Sinkers
Chances are that if you’re reading this blog post, you’ve had the fortune of watching a Mariano Rivera cutter, a …read more
How do Batters See the Ball? A Review of Gaze Research in Batting
As access to ball-flight data becomes more readily available and intricate theories of pitch/swing design continue to increase in popularity …read more
Coaches Series: Off-Season Training Focuses
This articles was written by former Driveline trainer and now Head Coach at Lake Erie College, Cam Castro, detailing how …read more
Evaluating A Swing Using K-Vest Performance Graphs
With the availability of 3D technology like K-Vest, we can now measure and see exact body positions throughout the swing—in …read more
Validating Rapsodo 2.0: Pitch Design Made Easier
As player development in baseball continues to rapidly evolve, the demand from coaches and facility owners to integrate sophisticated, reliable, …read more
A Deeper Dive into Fastball Spin Rate
In a previous article, we discussed the difference between cues and measurements as well as how technology is changing baseball. …read more
How to Run a Development-First Travel Ball Program
This post was written by Justin Barber who is the Director of Operations and Player Development for the Indiana Chargers, …read more