Bat Fitting: How to Choose a Bat
Written by Andrew Cresci - Hitting Intern Working at every level of baseball, one of the most common questions I have been asked by both parents and athletes alike is...
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Optimizing Breaking Ball Shape Through Data-Driven Pitch Design, Part One
Written by Sam Bornstein With technologies like Rapsodo, TrackMan, and Yakkertech reaching the mainstream in recent years, designing a specific breaking ball for an athlete has never been more straightforward...
Youth Baseball Player Development -- Velocity Aging Curves
Written by David Besky, Data Scientist Preamble The operating principle behind the Driveline Academy is that the core concepts of player development are just as applicable to youth players as...
College Summer Team and Driveline Training 2022
Written by Alex Harter As player development is being revolutionized across baseball, one topic has dominated the conversation: how should athletes prioritize skill training versus live competition? Do I play...
From a Miami Nightclub to an Offseason of Improvement at Driveline
Written by Conner Watson Luis Menendez was the first hitter assigned to me as an intern. If there is one thing you could ask for in this situation, it’s that...
How to Help a Hitter Who is Too Early
Written by Chase Glaum Being too late is a common issue for hitters at all levels. Hitting coaches are always trying to find the perfect rhythm and timing for each...