Robots Revolutionize Baseball Training
The world of baseball training has taken a futuristic turn with the introduction of the Trajekt Arc pitching machine. This high-tech marvel replicates the pitching styles of every major league pitcher, providing hitters with a unique opportunity to face customized pitches.
Nestor Cortes, the renowned New York Yankees All-Star left-hander, was left in awe after witnessing the Trajekt Arc in action. “It was like seeing myself pitch. That was crazy,” he exclaimed.
Philadelphia hitting coach Kevin Long also praised the machine, highlighting its benefits for hitters. “You’re training their brain. You’re training their eyes,” he emphasized.
Advancements in Pitching Technology
The Trajekt Arc pitching machine comes at a cost of $15,000 to $20,000 per month under a three-year lease agreement. This marks a significant leap from the traditional pitching gun invented back in 1896. The machine boasts control over 11 of the 12 degrees of freedom for pitches, maintaining a fixed release point of 56 1/2 feet from the plate.
MLB’s Approval and Regulation
Major League Baseball (MLB) has been proactive in regulating on-field technology since 2016. This year, the league has approved six cutting-edge products for in-game, on-field use. These include 4D Motion’s kinematic/movement tracker, Catapult’s GPS tracker, STATSports’ GPS tracker, Pulse’s Motus Sleeve for measuring biomechanics, and heart monitors from WHOOP and Zephyr. Additionally, two bat sensors from Blast Motion and two from Diamond Kinetics have been greenlit for on-field use during workouts.
Stay tuned for more updates on how technology continues to reshape the landscape of baseball training and performance.
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