Patent ID: 7575526
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A method of performing computerized analysis of a pitched ball from a pitcher to a batter, the pitcher and the batter separated by a first distance, comprising: providing a computer having computer executable instructions thereon, the computer executable instructions causing the computer to perform the steps of: processing a first speed of the ball thrown over the first distance; processing location information, out of a range of pitch arrival locations, of the ball within a region proximate to the batter; and determining a mathematical expression quantifying a hit reaction value for the pitched ball that embodies timing information as to when the batter should swing a bat to hit the pitched ball, wherein the mathematical expression is calculated from the first speed of the ball and a product of a velocity and a multiplier corresponding to a numerical value that varies according to spatial location of the pitch arrival locations relative to the batter; wherein the multiplier and the mathematical expression increase as spatial locations of the pitch locations transition along positions of greater height above ground; and wherein the multiplier and the mathematical expression increase as spatial locations of the pitch locations transition along positions incrementally closer to the batter in a lateral direction.