Toronto Blue Jays Integrate Diamond Kinetics Technology Into Organization
April 9, 2018 | Abbi Nicolella
PITTSBURGH – As first reported by TSN Sports, the Toronto Blue Jays will be using Diamond Kinetics’ SwingTracker sensors this year during extended spring training and are “considering experimenting” with Diamond Kinetics’ smart baseball, PitchTracker, as well. According to Joe Sclafani, the Blue Jays’ coordinator of player development, about 30 to 35 position players will…
In-Game Bat Sensor & Smart Bat Use Coming To Minor Leagues in 2018
March 30, 2018 | Abbi Nicolella
PITTSBURGH – Major League Baseball has approved the in-game use of bat sensors and sensor-embedded smart bats throughout its minor leagues for the 2018 season, as first reported yesterday by SportTechie. The rule change comes on the heels of swift technological changes and adoption at both the minor league, NCAA and amateur levels, with Diamond…
Taking The Handcuffs Off
February 20, 2017 | Abbi Nicolella
PITTSBURGH – (1 min read) In Part 8 (and the final installment) of “How Technology Unlocked My True Potential At The Plate” at the 2017 American Baseball Coaches Association Convention in Anaheim, Calif., Master Hitting Instructor Dan Koosed of Pro Swing Rx explains how to use bat sensors such as SwingTracker to create higher exit…
Launch Angle & Exit Velocity: Before And After
February 13, 2017 | Abbi Nicolella
PITTSBURGH – (1 min read) In Part 5 of “How Technology Unlocked My True Potential At The Plate” at the 2017 American Baseball Coaches Association Convention, Pro Swing Rx Master Hitting Instructor Dan Koosed continues his look at different case studies showing the before & after effects of teaching a swing that lends itself to…
Diamond Kinetics Hitting Advisory Council
December 16, 2016 | Abbi Nicolella
PITTSBURGH – Diamond Kinetics is happy to introduce five of the most original and innovative minds in baseball and softball as the initial members of the Diamond Kinetics Hitting Advisory Council. Coming this spring, each member of the council will be providing in-depth instructional content in conjunction with Diamond Kinetics, relative to their area of…
Marucci Baseball World Series (feat. Diamond Kinetics & SwingTracker)
July 21, 2016 | Abbi Nicolella
@eastcoastbball hitting bombs @MarucciBaseball World Series w/live swing metrics by @DiamondKinetics pic.twitter.com/XthNdOtK7e — Coach Jeff Leach (@CoachJeffLeach) July 21, 2016 HOUSTON – The Top-18 elite Marucci travel organizations participated in the Marucci World Series Home Run Derby at “The Yard” at Baseball USA on July 20 with Diamond Kinetics on hand to measure each player’s…
Heading West On A Baseball Quest
July 9, 2016 | Abbi Nicolella
(Diamond Kinetics’ Coach Concierge Matt Geyer will be heading to California for the upcoming week. Here is a look from Matt himself on what you can expect and how to get an inside look at Matt’s unique, one-of-a-kind experience) PITTSBURGH – It’s the middle of July and the dog days of summer are quickly approaching. That…
Gregory Polanco: 38 Degrees of Separation
May 25, 2016 | Abbi Nicolella
PITTSBURGH – In the first inning of last night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pirates’ right fielder Gregory Polanco connected on his sixth home run of the year, sending Shelby Miller’s 95 mph fastball 398 feet in the opposite direction to give Pittsburgh an early 3-0 lead. According to StatCast, the…
Long Reed: Applying Ken Griffey Jr.’s Strengths to Buddy Reed’s Swing
April 28, 2016 | Abbi Nicolella
PITTSBURGH – As the No. 16 overall projected draft pick in the upcoming MLB Draft, Florida Gator outfielder Buddy Reed has earned the reputation among scouts as one of the best all-around athletes in the class with the chance to be a dynamic performer on both sides of the ball. But ultimately, the final line…
Down And In: How Kris Bryant & Will Craig Crush The Low Pitch
April 12, 2016 | Abbi Nicolella
PITTSBURGH – In 2012 as a sophomore at The University of San Diego, Kris Bryant hit .366/.483/.671 with 14 home runs and 57 RBIs over 231 at-bats, posting one of the best offensive seasons in UCD baseball history¹. In 2015 as a sophomore at Wake Forest University, Will Craig hit .382/.496/.702 with 13 home runs…
