# Throw-Analyzing Baseballs The 'Strike' Smart Baseball Tracks a Player's Pitch Like Never Before By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-baseball References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/strike-smart-baseball-08-12-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1060656318/strike-the-worlds-first-smart-baseball) The 'Strike' is a smart baseball that enables users to effectively gain a better understanding of how they are performing by integrating a series of sensors into the piece of equipment. The 'Strike' works to help offer players and commentators the ability to [record and track pitch quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinexon-sports) without the need for a setup of specialized hardware. The 'Strike' houses all the necessary components within the regulation weight ball and can be utilized via the accompanying smartphone app. The 'Strike' smart baseball provides a [3D viewing simulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-hawkeye) to let users see a visual representation of how the ball was thrown, how fast it went, how it flew and even the spin rate. The 'Strike' identifies professional characteristics that makes it a great potential option for major league implementation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Baseballs:** The integration of sensors into baseballs presents opportunities for players and teams to gain real-time insights and improve performance. - **Pitch Analysis:** Technologies like the 'Strike' baseball enable detailed analysis of pitch quality, offering valuable data for players, coaches, and commentators. - **Mobile Sports Tracking:** The accompanying smartphone app for the 'Strike' smart baseball showcases the potential for mobile platforms to offer enhanced sports tracking and analysis capabilities. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment:** Companies in the sports equipment industry can explore the integration of smart technologies into baseballs to enhance performance and user experience. - **Sports Analytics:** The use of advanced sensors in baseballs creates opportunities for sports analytics companies to provide detailed data on pitch quality and player performance. - **Mobile App Development:** The development of smartphone applications for sports tracking and analysis can be a lucrative avenue for mobile app development companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Baseball Bats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-baseball-bats.md) - [Interactive Basketball Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-x-siq.md) - [LED-Equipped Nighttime Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-baseball.md) - [AI-Powered Baseball Bats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-mach-ai.md) - [Connected Football Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-qbx.md) - [Phygital Baseball Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-on-board-20.md) - [Doppler-Based Golfer Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-tees-rainmaker-launch-monitor.md) - [Tennis Computer Vision Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-blackbox.md) - [Muscle-Monitoring Sports Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strive-performance-system.md)