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TrackMan Data in Positioning Evaluation Tools

TrackMan data is now available in TruMedia's infield and outfield positioning evaluation tools, for clients with TrackMan data enabled.

TrackMan's minor-league batted-ball data can be used when the following fields are present. These fields are necessary to approximate the inputs for our infield and outfield out-probability models and hypothetical fielder alignments.

Infield

  • Exit Velocity

  • Launch Angle

  • Batted Ball Angle

Outfield

  • Exit Velocity

  • Launch Angle

  • Batted Ball Angle

  • Batted Ball Distance

  • Hang Time

The Statcast/Non-Statcast toggle (highlighed below) allows users to pick the data set. As an example, Elly De La Cruz had a sample size of 177 ground balls using data in 2023... 

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By including minor-league TrackMan data, the sample size increases to 188 ground balls.

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This feature is also available in the Custom Page Builder.

  1. Choose an Outfield Positioning component. 

  2. Tap the Settings gear. 

  3. Choose Yes or No in the "Use non-statcast data" dropdown menu.

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