Iowa Hawkeyes infielder Izaya Fullard (20) bats during practice at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Friday, January 24, 2020. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)<p><em><b>Analyzes individual’s swing.</b></em></p> <p>Attaches to the knob of the bat to provide metrics specific that allow for evaluation of every swing. Blast Sensors are used every day at practice, allowing players to get direct feedback, which is a critical part of motor learning.</p> <p> </p> <p>Click <a href="https://youtu.be/flygj73v838"><strong>HERE</strong></a> for player testimonial.</p>
Blast Sensors<p><em><b>Real-time, on-screen evaluation.</b></em></p> <p>Doppler radar is used to quantify multiple aspects of the batted ball. It measures exit velocity, launch angle, direction, distance, and more. Results of each swing are displayed on a 65-inch screen next to the batting cage, which provides direct feedback to the hitter.</p> <p> </p> <p>Click <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/bpypogs9duu">HERE</a></strong> for player testimonial.</p>
HitTrax<p><em><b>A pitcher’s best friend.</b></em></p> <p>These inertial measurement units are worn in a compression sleeve by pitchers every day. They are able to quantify metrics related to stress and workload specific to throwing. They count throws, estimate stress on the elbow, and measure other metrics associated with pitcher training. Motus sleeves are a critical component of pitcher development.</p> <p> </p> <p>Click <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/bwtbflmtatk">HERE</a></strong> for player testimonial.</p>
Motus Sleeves<p><em><b>Instant feedback for pitchers.</b></em></p> <p>These technologies use radar and optical cameras to calculate several metrics related to velocity, ball movement and spin. The data is used by the data analyst team, coaching staff and players to assist with pitch design and the development of each pitcher’s arsenal.</p> <p> </p> <p>Click <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/elhzjklr5nw">HERE</a> </strong>for player testimonial.</p> <p> </p>
Rapsodo/Yakkertech Bullpen Units<p><em><b>High-speed pitch evaluation and design.</b></em></p> <p>This professional grade high-speed camera has a unique interface that allows for the user to control exposure, shutter speed, frame rate and ISO. Edgertronic camera collect video at up to 10,000 FPS (normal camera is 30-60 FPS). During pitch design sessions, the Edgertronic camera allows the coaching staff and pitcher to see exactly how their fingers are manipulating the baseball in relation to the spin characteristics of the baseball.</p> <p> </p> <p>Click <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/9tbvvbcmcgm">HERE</a></strong> for player testimonial.</p> <p> </p>
Edgertronic Camera<p><em><b>In-depth, in-game analysis.</b></em></p> <p>This optical camera system, which is installed permanently at Duane Banks Field, uses multiple high-speed cameras to provide metrics on both the incoming pitch as well as the outgoing batted ball. Data measured includes spin rate, spin direction, other metrics related to trajectory of pitch, exit velocity, launch angle, direction, and distance of batted ball. All data is compiled and exported into a data base to create postgame reports for the team and player.</p> <p> </p> <p>Click <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/w5lzar1dew4">HERE</a></strong> for player testimonial.</p>
Yakkertech On-Field Unit<p><em><b>Next level training.</b></em></p> <p>This technology is used for both the evaluation and training of our hitters’ vision. Each hitter is evaluated on 10 separate visual and sensorimotor skills. These skills include visual clarity, contrast sensitivity, depth perception, near far quickness, perception span, multiple object tracking, reaction time, target capture, eye hand coordination and decision making. After the assessment is complete, a personalized training plan is created for each hitter. A significant amount of training is performed on the Sensory Station.</p> <p> </p> <p>Click <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/sod1owfzvos">HERE</a></strong> for player testimonial.</p>
Senaptec Sensory Station<p><strong><em>Data-driven decisions.</em></strong></p> <p>HawkDashboard is Iowa’s internal information system that centralizes interactive player profiles, post-action reports, and statistics leaderboards. This application increases the program’s capability to process advanced analytical information into actionable feedback for coaches and players. Each feature in the dashboard objectively measures performance to support data-driven decisions and positively impact the on-field product.</p> <p> </p> <p>Click <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/ximbz3rlg0u">HERE</a></strong> for Iowa manager testimonial.</p>
HawkDashboardThe 2019 Iowa Baseball Managers Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Duane Banks Field. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)"The coaching staff at Iowa is the best in the country when it comes to player development. Their ability to use technology and the information provided to effectively implement a player development plan, which creates consistent improvement, is what makes Iowa the gold standard in college baseball. If I was not a part of Iowa Baseball, I know I would not be the player I am today."
Cole McDonald -- Pitcher in the Houston Astros organization"At Iowa, the coaches don't use technology as a recruiting tool, but actually teach you how to understand the information provided, which helps speed up each player's development process. If you are a current high school player looking to join a program -- where Coach Heller and the rest of the coaching staff are at the forefront of player development in college baseball -- then Iowa is where you should be."
Cole McDonaldIowa Hawkeyes outfielder Robert Neustrom (44) against the Penn State Nittany Lions Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Duane Banks Field. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)"Coming in as a walk-on, the Iowa baseball program gave me every opportunity to show my talent. I always believed all I needed was an opportunity to show my worth on the field, and the coaching staff gave me that. Through consistent efforts to make me better on the field and constantly instilling the belief in me that I can one day make it to the highest level, I was able to put myself in the position to be drafted in the fifth round of the MLB Draft."
Robert NeustromRobert Neustrom (44) home run vs. Ohio StateIowa Hawkeyes outfielder Robert Neustrom (44) doubles against the Penn State Nittany Lions Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Duane Banks Field. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
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