Category: 5 Tools
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World Series Shapes & Sizes: Brewers vs Rays – 2026
Another year, another World Series, and another chance to look at the shapes and sizes of the guys on the mound. This year it’s the Milwaukee Brewers vs. the Tampa Bay Rays. Two organizations that are known for getting the most out of their pitchers, so I was extra curious to see what their staffs…
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Want a Jump in Velocity? Focus on Peak Power
If you want to use the vertical jump to assess your pitcher’s athletic ability, it’s more important to look at how much power they can produce rather than just jump height. This distinction between relative and absolute power was the focus of this study that I’m going to break down. Click here to see the…
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World Series Shapes & Sizes: Blue Jays vs Dodgers – 2025
To say I’m pumped about this year’s World Series would be an understatement. As a Canadian, it’s incredible to see one of our teams on baseball’s biggest stage. But even beyond that, as a fan of the game, I’m thrilled to watch elite hitting go up against elite pitching. Speaking of pitching, I wanted to…
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Biomechanical differences between “Good” and “Bad” fastballs. In-game data with SEC pitchers
Anyone who’s pitched knows the feeling: some days, the fastball is blazing, coming out hot and on point. Other days, no matter what you do, it feels like your heater has turned lukewarm. Despite your best efforts to adjust, those sluggish mechanics can creep in, leaving you scratching your head. Coaches and teammates often chime…
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Sizes & Shapes of SEC Pitcher’s
The SEC is home to some of the most elite pitchers in college baseball. They don’t let just anyone take the mound in this league, which has produced some of the best pitching prospects in years. What’s even more impressive, in my opinion, is the groundbreaking research coming out of the kinesiology departments at schools…
