Category: News and Press

Cleveland Indians And Technology Provider Diamond Kinetics Partner to Create A Digital Platform To Strengthen Youth Development Programs

November 17, 2020 | Abbi Nicolella

CLEVELAND – With a forward-thinking mindset and family-first approach, the Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh-based baseball & softball technology company Diamond Kinetics have come together to create a first-of-its-kind digital baseball platform, designed specifically for today’s youth player in mind. This initiative will drive more engagement, participation, and fun in the…

PitchTracker 3.0: New Interface. New Changes. Smarter Features.

November 5, 2020 | Abbi Nicolella

PITTSBURGH – The all new PitchTracker 3.0 has arrived to help pitchers enhance their skills and training with new & improved cutting-edge features. PT 3.0 now features robust video capture, auto pitch detection and advanced pitch charting. Moreover, new metrics such as spin efficiency and horizontal & vertical break allow for…

From The CEO: Diamond Kinetics’ Response & Action To COVID-19

March 17, 2020 | Abbi Nicolella

PITTSBURGH – As our nation undergoes a radical change in how we live our everyday lives, Diamond Kinetics is here to help and support the baseball and softball communities during this difficult time. With baseball and softball seasons cancelled or suspended, from the professional level to collegiate, high school and…

Sean Casey Joins Diamond Kinetics In Player Advisory Role

June 25, 2019 | Abbi Nicolella

PITTSBURGH – Sean Casey, a 12-year Major League first baseman, three-time National League All-Star and current MLB Network analyst is joining Diamond Kinetics in a player advisory role. “We are very honored to have someone of Sean’s stature bringing his level of insight, knowledge and experience to our organization,” said…

USA Baseball Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Diamond Kinetics

May 21, 2019 | Abbi Nicolella

DURHAM, N.C. – USA Baseball announced a multi-year partnership with Diamond Kinetics on Tuesday, making the Pittsburgh-based technology company an Official Player Development Partner of the organization. As part of the partnership, USA Baseball will utilize Diamond Kinetics’ SwingTracker Bat Sensor and PitchTracker Smart Baseball technologies for its six national…

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…

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…

Diamond Kinetics Releases Revolutionary PitchTracker Smart Baseball

March 5, 2018 | Abbi Nicolella

PITTSBURGH – Diamond Kinetics today announced the release of PitchTracker™, a first-of-its-kind, revolutionary smart baseball that will change the way players and coaches train, analyze and understand the pitching motion. As a regulation spec, full-grain leather baseball PitchTracker mimics the exact look and feel of a normal baseball, giving it…