MLB hitters are training for bat speed as pitchers train for velocity, using data and technology to improve performance.

Schanuel said Wednesday that he spent considerable time in the offseason taking part in drills to improve his bat speed and barrel control, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. The ...

Last year, Statcast gave us some fun new toys to play with when they dropped their Bat Speed Leaderboards. At the time, we discussed that bat speed had a close correlation to power, with every 1 mph ...

TEMPE, Ariz. — Nolan Schanuel went into his winter with a couple of clear objectives. Get stronger. Increase bat speed. The Angels’ first baseman is now confident he’s done both. It remains to be seen ...

MESA, Ariz. — Things slowed down for Mookie Betts in 2025. Not in a good way. Betts has always gotten the most out of his athleticism, making up for his small frame (he is listed at 5-foot-9 and 180 ...