Design the Perfect Pitch
Develop a complete pitch arsenal with industry leading data. Instant data and video feedback plus itch tunneling analysis provide the tools players need to develop a complete pitch arsenal.
The Performance Academy has dedicated two 70ft lanes for the purpose of training both baseball and softball pitchers. Both lanes are equipped with professional grade 14ft pitching mounds and fastpitch pitching mats. The home plates are moveable and distances have been pre-marked to accommodate the different age groups. A 9-hole pitch pocket and official game balls are provided so players can train or throw necessary bullpens without the need of a catcher.
Know your pitch metrics
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Velocity
How fast a pitch is traveling during flight, measurd in miles per hour (MPH)
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Spin Rate
The rate at which the ball spins during flight, measured in rotations per minute (RPM). There is a stronger correlation between spin rate and swinging-strike percentage than between velocity and swinging-strike percentage.
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True Spin Rate
The spin directly impacting the movement of a pitch. Also known as “useful spin” it is perpendicular to the direction the ball is traveling, deflecting the otherwise straight horizontal and vertical path of the ball.
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Spin Efficiency
The percentage of spin directly impacting the movement of a pitch. Spin efficiency is the ratio of true spin to total spin.
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Spin Direction
The tilt or angle of the baseball from the release point, measured in degrees, created by the Magnus effect. The Magnus effect is created by the air pressure surrounding the spinning baseball on its path to home plate.
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Pitch Break
How much a ball has moved when it crosses the strike zone compared to what its position would have been without spin. Break is measured horizontally and vertically in inches.
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Release Height
The Height of the ball at the point of release.
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Release Angle
The vertical angle at which the ball was released out of the hand.
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Release Side
The distance away from the center of the rubber from the left (-) or from the right (+).
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Horizontal Angle
The horizontal angle the ball was released out of the hand from the left (-) or the right(+)
Baseball Pitch Tracker for All Levels
Capture every pitch alongside valuable data metrics that will help you become the pitcher you want to be. Rapsodo’s PITCHING 2.0 at Performance Academy will help take you to the next level. We provide you with the technology, you just bring the dream.
