WOW Factor Charlotte: TrackMan Pitching Analytics
November 4, 2024
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Prep Baseball was at North Meck HS in Charlotte, NC on October 24th for the Prep Baseball Scout Day with WOW Factor Charlotte. Scout Days allow for organizations to run a workout for their players with Prep Baseball in attendance. Players that attend have a chance to update their Prep Baseball profile page with stats, metrics, and video.
The day began with players running a laser timed 60 yard. 10yd and 30yd splits were taken as well. Offensive evaluations were next with players going through multiple rounds of BP. TrackMan was used to track all ball flight off the bat. Following the offensive session, players worked out at their defensive positions and then pitchers threw controlled bullpens. The entire day was captured on video and player profiles will be updated with a highlight video of the workout.
The roster from the WOW Factor Charlotte Scout Day can be seen HERE.
WOW Factor Charlotte Scout Day: TrackMan Pitching Metrics
FASTBALL STATS
Peak Velocity
Average Effective Velocity
Effective velocity is taking into account the velocity of each pitch, its release distance, the pitches time to the plate / hitting area, and the pitches movement. With all of this information, Effective Velocity is allowing coaches and scouts to more accurately compare how a pitch is affecting a hitter.
Peak Spin Rate
Average Spin Rate
Average Induced Vertical Movement
Induced vertical movement tracks how the ball rides through the zone, or sinks through the zone. For the purpose of this board we are tracking which fastballs showed the most ride, typically leading to more swing and miss opportunities
Average Horizontal Movement
Horizontal movement is often referred to as run. This measurement does not distinguish between early and late movement, just the overall amount the ball tracks to the arm side out of the hand.
Peak Spin Score
The Spin Score is a measurement linking velocity and spin. It is calculated by dividing the spin rate by the velocity of each pitch.
CURVEBALL STATS
Peak Velocity
Peak Spin Rate
Average Spin Rate
Average Induced Vertical Movement
This is a measurement of how much the ball drops from its original position and trajectory. It does not measure how late the movement happens. This can be referred to as depth on a breaking ball.