Driveline Baseball is a high-performance baseball player development organization headquartered in Kent, Washington, USA. Recognized as a pioneer in data-driven player development, Driveline combines biomechanics, high-speed motion capture video, sensor technology, and strength training protocols to evaluate and optimize performance for baseball and softball players.
The organization serves athletes across all skill levels, ranging from youth and high school players to collegiate athletes and professional Major League Baseball (MLB) players. Driveline operates physical training facilities, designs and manufactures training hardware, develops software solutions for player management, and provides educational resources and certifications for coaches.
Core Operations & Methodology
Driveline’s operational approach relies on replacing traditional intuition-based coaching with quantitative assessment and objective feedback loops. Key elements of their methodology include:
1. Biomechanical Evaluation & Motion Capture
Athletes undergo high-precision physical screenings and 3D motion analysis. By capturing movement patterns, force output, and kinetic sequencing, Driveline identifies physical constraints, mechanical inefficiencies, and injury risk factors.
2. Pitching Performance & Design
Driveline utilizes pitch-tracking technology (such as TrackMan and Rapsodo) along with high-speed video to analyze release metrics, including spin rate, axis, velocity, seam-shifted wake, and movement profiles. Through pitch design sessions, coaches assist athletes in developing new pitches, refining grips, and optimizing pitch arsenals to minimize run values.
3. Hitting Performance & Bat Tracking
Using swing sensors, hit-tracking launch monitors, and force plates, Driveline measures key hitting metrics such as bat speed, rotational acceleration, time to contact, attack angle, and exit velocity. Training programs are customized to address specific swing deficiencies or power transfer issues.
4. Workload Management & Arm Health
The organization places strong emphasis on injury prevention and arm care. By monitoring throwing volume, intensity, and biomechanical stress, Driveline creates structured warm-up, thrown-ball recovery, and progressive overload throwing programs designed to build joint durability and velocity safely.
Key Products & Services
Driveline Baseball provides a range of products and services spanning physical hardware, software platforms, and on-site or remote training offerings.
Training Services & Programs
On-Site Training Facilities
Athletes train in-person at Driveline’s facilities in Washington. On-site options range from short-term assessment visits and multi-day pitch design labs to full-season or off-season intensive training programs covering pitching, hitting, and strength & conditioning.
Online & Remote Training
Driveline offers remote training via custom software applications. Remote athletes complete physical evaluations, receive individual programming, upload video clips for analysis, and consult directly with dedicated trainers.
Team & Facility Consulting
Driveline consults with high school programs, college teams, and professional academies to integrate data-driven training systems, technology workflows, and player management tools directly into team environments.
Software & Technology Platforms
TRAQ Player Development Software
TRAQ is Driveline’s web-based athlete management system used by over 3,000 facilities, schools, and teams. It consolidates workout scheduling, strength programming, video analysis, and pitch/swing tracking data from external sensors into a single dashboard.
Launchpad
Launchpad is an automated motion capture and reporting tool designed for academies and teams. It converts complex 3D biomechanical datasets into clear composite scores (for mechanics, strength, arm action, and power transfer) to help coaches rapidly diagnose movement constraints.
PULSE Wearable Technology
PULSE (formerly Motus) consists of wearable sensors and software designed to track workloads during throwing activities. It measures elbow torque, throw counts, and cumulative daily/weekly mechanical loads to help athletes avoid overuse injuries. Specialized variations exist for pitching, softball, and other sports.
Driveline Training App
A mobile application for iOS and iPadOS designed for athletes to view daily workout plans, upload training data, access instructional video content, and communicate directly with coaches.
Hardware, Equipment & Physical Products
PlyoCare® Balls
Weighted, pliable balls used for pitching and hitting drills. Designed to build arm strength, improve kinetic sequencing, enhance warm-ups, and aid arm recovery, these are available in various weight specifications for baseball and softball.
Leather Weighted Baseballs
Sets of leather balls varying from lightweight (underload) to heavyweight (overload) used in structured velocity and arm-speed programs.
Bat Speed & Hitting Tools
Driveline produces specific hitting equipment, including:
- Overload and underload training bats designed to increase swing speed and barrel control.
- Mini Hitting Plyo Balls and Smash Factor Balls designed to encourage solid center-face contact and durability during dynamic hitting drills.
Recovery & Resistance Gear
Driveline Bands, wrist weights, and recovery tools engineered specifically for shoulder health, scapular stability, and forearm strengthening.
Educational Resources & Certifications
Manuals & Curriculum
Driveline publishes educational books, technical manuals, and complete curricula such as Hacking the Kinetic Chain and Skills that Scale for youth development, covering mechanics, programming, and sports science.
Online Courses & Certifications
Educational coursework and certification programs designed for coaches, physical therapists, and trainers covering topics such as pitch design, biomechanics analysis, bat tracking metrics, and custom program management.
