What You Get with BigHitter:
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Detailed Biomechanical Breakdown: Pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in your hitting, pitching, or fielding mechanics. Get clear, easy-to-understand assessments of stance, swing path, arm action, release points, footwork, and more.
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Personalized Training Protocol: Receive specific, actionable drills designed to directly address your unique mechanics and areas for improvement. Get contextually relevant and evolving insight, not static drills from a list. BigHitter can dig deep into a performance snapshot to deliver an actionable path forward.
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Performance Data: Uncover visual estimates for key metrics like Exit Velocity, Launch Angle (Hitting), Pitch Velocity, Spin Rate, Stride Length (Pitching), and more (based on video quality).
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Pro Player Comparisons: See how your key mechanics stack up against specific MLB or professional softball players with similar body types, motions and mechanics, highlighting beneficial differences you can integrate.
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Easy-to-Read Email Report: Get your full analysis delivered directly to your inbox in a clear, structured, standardized format.
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Ongoing Guidance: Have questions? Reply to your analysis email to get further coaching and clarification from the AI. Dig deeper into drills and protocols, ask questions about specific metrics and mechanics, or get strategic scenario based guidance.
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Pro Mode Advanced Options: Access specialized analysis (hitting/pitching details, game situations), activate AI tools (object tracking, pathing, counting), and request specific metrics for in-depth performance data.
How It Works - Simple as 1-2-3:
- Record: Capture a clear video of your swing, pitch, or fielding action (Side & Front views recommended - check our video guide!).
- Upload: Click "My Tools" and launch BigHitter to upload your video and provide optional details.
- Improve: Get your personalized BigHitter analysis via email and start practicing smarter! Reply to dig deeper, plan strategy & gain insight.
FAQ
How does it work?
1. Upload Your Video: Film any baseball or softball action – hitting, pitching, fielding, anything!
2. Get AI Analysis: BigHitter checks out every detail and emails you a mechanics analysis with scores, training protocols by mechanic, and pro player comparisons.
3. Chat for Insights: Got questions? Chat with our AI assistant anytime to break down your results or talk ball!
What devices does BigHitter work on?
BigHitter is a web application that works on all devices... Android, IPhone, Mac & PC.
How much are the paid plans?
BigHitter paid plans range in price and are based on allotted quotas. You check check current pricing on the "AI Training Tools" link at the top.
What kind of videos can I use?
BigHitter was made to work with medium quality videos of games and practices. That being said, you can get a serious as you like. Check the "Learn" section in the main navigation and give the "Pro Video Guide" a read.
How does the conversational AI work?
Ready to talk about your results? Once you get the analysis email, simply hit Reply to start chatting with the BigHitter AI. Ask about specific moves, drills, or next steps. Remember: Stay in that same email chain for a seamless conversation!
Does the free trial bill when it's over?
The free trial will never bill you. You must purchase a plan to continue using BigHitter after the trial credits are used. Let us know if you have any questions, we are always here to help.
BigHitter Analysis
**This sample analysis was generated from a standard 1080p clip, 26 seconds long, containing 6 baseball pitches, captured on a Samsung Galaxy S23. The video was not edited.**
Hello! BigHitter here, ready to break down this pitching performance.
This report provides a detailed analysis of the pitcher's mechanics, estimated performance statistics, potential areas for improvement, personalized training drills, and comparisons to professional pitchers. The raw data section offers further insights into the technical aspects of the video analysis.
Feel free to ask any questions or request a deeper dive into specific aspects of the analysis. I'm here to help you improve your game!
Report Information
- Job Id: 021bc7ad-f432-4f14-b20e-094e70589951
- Player Age: 20
- Player Gender: male
- Player Name: Joel
- Sport: baseball
- Status: completed
- User Prompt: analyze this players pitching
Performance Analysis: Pitching
Arm Action
Rating: 7/10
Assessment: The pitcher exhibits a fairly efficient arm path, with a high three-quarters delivery slot. However, there’s a slight drop in the elbow during the late cocking phase, which could be affecting velocity and leading to inconsistency.
Suggested Drills:
- Long Toss Drill: Focus on maintaining a consistent arm slot and high elbow carriage throughout the throwing motion.
- Tubing Exercises: Use resistance bands to strengthen the rotator cuff and shoulder muscles to promote a more stable and powerful arm action.
Advice: Maintain a consistent arm slot and prevent the elbow from dropping during the cocking phase to increase velocity and command.
Release Point
Rating: 6/10
Assessment: The pitcher’s release point demonstrates moderate consistency, but there is some slight variation, likely due to the inconsistent arm action noted earlier.
Suggested Drills:
- Release Point Drill: Practice releasing the ball at a consistent point in front of the body by utilizing targets and focusing on a repeatable arm path.
Advice: Focus on maintaining balance and control during the delivery and release to ensure greater consistency in the release point, which is critical for command.
Stride
Rating: 7/10
Assessment: The pitcher’s stride length is appropriate, and the front foot lands in a balanced and stable position. However, the front foot opens up slightly upon landing, which could be causing some control issues and diminishing velocity.
Suggested Drills:
- Stride Direction Drill: Use targets to practice landing the front foot in a closed position, pointing towards home plate, to improve alignment and power transfer.
Advice: Maintain a closed front foot landing to optimize drive and power transfer during the stride phase.
Wind Up
Rating: 6/10
Assessment: The pitcher demonstrates a standard wind-up with a moderate leg lift and a smooth transition to the stride phase. However, there is some slight hesitation at the top of the leg lift, which could be impacting momentum and timing.
Suggested Drills:
- Leg Lift Drill: Practice consistent and controlled leg lifts with a focus on balance and a smooth transition into the stride.
- Momentum Drill: Focus on driving off the rubber and generating forward momentum towards home plate during the wind-up.
Advice: Work on maintaining consistent rhythm and momentum throughout the wind-up to enhance delivery speed and control.
Estimated Statistics
The following are visual estimates based on the provided video. Accuracy may vary based on video quality and angle.
Note: Based on observed small variations in release point.
Note: Visual estimate based on perceived movement of the ball. Moderate confidence.
Note: Estimate based on perceived ball speed and limited visible trajectory. Low confidence.
Pro Player Comparison
Comparison: Justin Verlander
Similarities: The pitcher's arm slot and stride length are similar to Verlander's, allowing for good power generation.
Beneficial Differences & Potential Integration: Verlander demonstrates greater core rotation and leg drive, which contributes to his higher velocity. Integrating these aspects could improve the pitcher's performance.
Suggested Integration Drills:
- Medicine Ball Rotational Throws: Enhance core strength and rotational power by executing medicine ball throws with proper form.
- Plyometric Leg Exercises: Improve leg drive and explosive power through plyometric exercises like box jumps and squat jumps.
Comparison: Clayton Kershaw
Similarities: Similar to Kershaw, the pitcher exhibits a deceptive delivery, which can disrupt hitters' timing.
Beneficial Differences & Potential Integration: Kershaw's command and control of his pitches are exceptional. Focusing on release consistency and maintaining a balanced posture throughout the delivery can enhance the pitcher's command.
Suggested Integration Drills:
- Target Practice Drill: Improve control and command by focusing on hitting specific targets during pitching sessions.
- Balance and Posture Drills: Enhance stability and control by performing drills that improve balance and posture during the pitching motion.
Comparison: Jacob deGrom
Similarities: Like deGrom, the pitcher has a high three-quarters arm slot that allows for good movement on pitches.
Beneficial Differences & Potential Integration: deGrom’s exceptional arm speed contributes significantly to his high velocity. Developing greater arm speed and strength could help the pitcher increase velocity.
Suggested Integration Drills:
- Weighted Ball Throws: Increase arm speed and strength by using weighted baseballs during training sessions.
- Arm Circle Drills: Improve arm flexibility and range of motion through dynamic arm circle drills.
Video Guidance
To improve the accuracy and detail of future analyses, please consider the following when recording videos:
- A higher frame rate and a side view would improve trajectory analysis and provide a better understanding of ball movement.
- A higher resolution and a more centered view would facilitate rotational analysis and provide insights into core activation and power transfer.
- Closer shot of the pitcher would improve object tracking and enable more precise analysis of ball trajectory and body mechanics. A wider view showing the entire trajectory of the ball would be helpful for estimating velocity and break.
- Higher frame rate needed for more accurate velocity profiling and detailed motion analysis.
Best,
BigHitter
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Object Detection
Arguably the most fundamental computer vision task for sports analysis, object detection answers the core question: What is on the field or court? From identifying players and the ball to recognizing goals or field markings, this capability is highly sought after in sports technology.
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Object Tracking
As the natural extension of detecting players or the ball, tracking analyzes their movement and positioning over time. This is crucial for sports analytics to understand tactical formations, player paths, and the dynamics of a play as it unfolds.
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Pose Estimation / Recognition (2D)
Crucial for sports tech and fitness development, sophisticated analysis capabilities like 'skeletal tracking' or 'human pose estimation' provide invaluable insights into athlete performance and technique, driving innovation in training and coaching tools.
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Action / Activity Recognition
Utilizes 3D pose estimation and human space estimation, offers granular insights into athlete biomechanics and performance. This allows for detailed tracking of movements, joint angles, and spatial relationships, potentially revealing subtle nuances in technique.
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Multi-Object Tracking (MOT)
Excels at simultaneously following numerous players and objects even in dense, fast-paced game scenarios. Essential for detailed tactical analysis, understanding spatial relationships, and evaluating team dynamics throughout a play.
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Event Detection
Automatically identifies and logs significant game occurrences like goals scored, penalties, player substitutions, or specific actions (e.g., pitch release, ball contact). Streamlines highlight generation and enables efficient event-based video analysis.
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Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
OCR solves a very specific and valuable problem: extracting text from video feeds. Common applications include license plates, jersey numbers, score boards, stat sheets, etc.
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Angular & Rotational Estimations
AI analyzes video by tracking object movement across frames. Algorithms detect changes in position and orientation, calculating angles and rotations. This process uses computer vision to infer movement, allowing for estimations of angular and rotational data.
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Speed & Velocity Estimation
Calculating speed of tracked objects/parts along their path. Utilized for estimating things like pitch speeds, bat swing speeds, exit velocity, etc.
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