Rotational Acceleration, Sequencing, and the Swing
Bat speed and attack angle get the most attention of the bat sensor metrics (as they should). Still, rotational acceleration can also give a coach valuable insight into a hitter’s...
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How to Throw a Changeup
Welcome to Part 3 of our “How to Throw” series! If you’ve read the previous blogs, we bet you’re excited to begin learning about off-speed and breaking pitches. This post...
The Value of Data in Player Representation
Table of Contents Introduction Data, Technology & the MLB Current Landscape The Value of Data in Representation Significant Metrics: Pitching Athletes Velocity - Oliver Drake Spin - Ryan Pressly Strikeouts/Arsenal...
What is WAR in Baseball? An Introduction to College WAR
The cWAR dashboard has not been updated after the 2021 season. What is WAR in Baseball? Wins Above Replacement Level, or WAR, is nothing more than a framework that attempts...
How to Throw a Sinker or Two-Seam Fastball
Want to learn how to throw a sinker? In this piece we’ll dissect the differences between sinkers and two-seam fastballs and detail how to design a pitch depending on the...
How to Throw a Four-Seam Fastball & 4 Seam Fastball Grips
The four-seam fastball is the first grip any new thrower learns when they start throwing a baseball, making it important to know a 4 seam fastball grip. This blog will...