sports
December 16, 2025
AI-powered bat tracking could give baseball players the edge
John Hankins, co-owner and co-investor of PitchCom, tells Fox News Digital that the idea for the communication device came from the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal.
TL;DR
- Theia's new system uses AI and video-only analysis to study baseball swings without sensors or complex equipment.
- It captures full 3D bat path, attack angle, sequencing, and body motion in a single workflow.
- The markerless technology has been tested and validated by Driveline Baseball and the San Diego Padres Biomechanics Lab.
- The system allows for advanced biomechanical analysis in cages and on fields, maintaining natural player movement.
- It provides coaches with detailed insights to identify specific movement patterns affecting performance and improve player development.
- Players experience personalized feedback without any changes to their training routines or gear.
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