• #14 - Data Insights for Hitters w/ Kyle Sylvester

  • Jun 26 2024
  • Length: 48 mins
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#14 - Data Insights for Hitters w/ Kyle Sylvester

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  • Jake and Mark sit down with Kyle Sylvester, hitting coach and infield coordinator from Eastern Connecticut State University. Kyle also oversees player development and assists with recruiting and game day scouting. We dive into the way that data is used for hitters at the D-III level, with a particular emphasis on how coaches can and should effectively communicate complex data insights to their players. How important is load timing when facing different types of pitchers? Is it always a good thing to optimize for exit velocity?

    (0:00) Intro

    (2:10) Kyle's Background

    (3:42) The Evolution of Analytics in Hitting

    (6:26) Just Swing Harder?

    (10:10) Making Adjustments: Load Timing

    (18:07) Communicating Complex Data Insights

    (29:19) Balancing Analytics with Traditional Coaching Methods

    (32:09) A Return to Contact?

    (36:11) Type 1, 2, and 3 Hitters

    (42:00) The Mental Side of the Game
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