Just for the record, Trackman actually owns the data. They go to great expense to create that data at many of our events. The reason Trackman data isn't available all over the place is because it was designed for MLB use. It is VERY expensive equipment and it requires operators.
The Trackman model is to sell by subscription the information on individuals. The MLB clubs are subscribers at a different level and get all the information. Bottom line, there is a tremendous investment made in order to compile all the information. So other than leader boards and individual usage in blogs, stories, etc., we cannot give away all the data. Hope that makes sense.
Makes perfect sense, PG. I enjoyed tracking every pitch in JP's games (and other games) on the iPad -- for a small investment of something like $12 for all games.
I have a suggestion: Work with Trackman to highlight the <top batting exit speeds + distance>. The Top 10 exit speeds Trackman posted below are usefulto coaches and scouts, I'm sure, but exit speed plus distance would seem useful as well.
Put another way: I'm still learning, but wouldn't a scout or coach be more impressed with a 103 mph, 400-ft home run than a 106.1, 40-ft foul ball?
Probably both are significant.
