HitTrax is a baseball simulator that combines an infrared camera system with integrative software that tracks and measures batted ball data. The batted ball data displays the projected flight of the ball in a simulated stadium environment while providing many useful data metrics on the outcome of the swing.
The visualization within a simulated environment coupled with the collected data allows Hittrax to be an incredibly engaging training tool while observing batted ball flight.
Measurement
The HitTrax unit is placed adjacent to the batter inside a batting cage. Players can choose what level of stadium they want the simulated ball to be hit in, ranging from little league fields to professional stadiums.
HitTrax software is accurate to within 1 mph for pitch and batted ball speed, while projected distances and hit placement on the field are accurate to within 5% of the actual distance.
Like other technologies used to track batted ball metrics such as Rapsodo, HitTrax is capable of directly measuring the location of the pitch, exit velocity, launch angle, point of impact, distance traveled, and expected outcomes on batted balls. However, HitTrax cannot directly measure spin rate.
Catching metrics like throw accuracy, exchange time, throw time, caught stealing % and more can also be measured.
This data can be used to generate reports of player progress as well as detailed spray charts and heat maps for hitters.
Summary
HitTrax can be a valuable tool because it captures data along with a real-time visual representation of hitting performance. The immediate feedback generated can enhance a player’s understanding of their performance, and the simulated field environment visualizes a projection of where and how they’re hitting.
Related Links:
https://inningace.com/faqs/baseball/hittrax/
http://aatrainingfacility.com/hit-trax/
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