Project Overview
Using R as a tool and Trackman CSVs as my data, I was able to craft a report that analyzes pitchers and evaluates their stuff through detailed pitch metrics, movement patterns, and location analysis.
Project Description
This report was created with the goal of evaluating a pitcher and his stuff. The report provides a comprehensive view of each pitcher's arsenal, combining statistical tables with visual representations to give coaches and analysts actionable insights into pitch quality, movement profiles, and command patterns.
Pitch Metrics Analyzed
Visual Components
Pitch Movement Plot
Comprehensive movement chart showing horizontal and vertical break for each pitch type, with arm angle annotations to contextualize release mechanics.
Release Point Plot
Visual representation of release consistency across pitch types, helping identify deception opportunities and mechanical consistency.
General Location Plots
Heat maps and scatter plots showing where pitches are being located, split by pitch type to reveal command patterns and approach strategies.
Whiff-Specific Plots
Detailed analysis of pitch locations that generate swings and misses, segmented by pitch type to identify optimal attack zones for each offering.
Adaptable Analysis
The attached report includes all of the data from the 2025 Iowa baseball season. However, the code is designed to work with any Trackman data, making it a versatile tool for analyzing pitchers across different teams, leagues, and competitive levels.
Example Output: Iowa 2025 Season
The following report showcases the complete pitcher evaluation system using data from Iowa's 2025 baseball season, providing detailed analysis of pitch arsenals, movement profiles, and command patterns.