Hot Stove: Biomechanics and Workload Scouting December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 Heather Jennifer Wolf, Player Development, Scouting With the Winter Meetings having just wrapped up, the Hot Stove has heated up with huge trades and signings. Already big names are changing cities and signing their names to multi-year deals. Two of the biggest signings so far have been pitchers; Patrick Corbin signed a six-year, $140 million contract with the Washington Nationals and […] Continue reading
Biomechanical Equivalence: Projecting batting statistics using biomechanics data November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 Heather Ben Hansen, Research At Motus, we specialize in biomechanical analysis and data science. Over the last decade, we have contracted our gold-standard motion capture lab services to capture swings and mobility exams on thousands of baseball players. While we use this data to help inform training decisions, we have stealthily contracted more prestigious services to professional organizations: player […] Continue reading
Tau and Omega: what the biomechanics industry has wrong September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 Heather Ben Hansen, Research Since our inception in 2010, Motus has been on the forefront of the biomechanics of human movement. Even though we were the first commercial company to offer assessments with our biomechanics lab, the practice of biomechanics assessments has been around for decades. One of our board members, Dr. Glenn Fleisig, has operated his biomechanics lab […] Continue reading
Episode 44 with Ryan Mossman August 27, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode We’re often asked about the practical uses of Motus products. Today, Will talks with Ryan Mossman of the summer league Charlotte TomSox. Mossman explains how he used Motus tools to reduce injuries and set pitching records over the summer. Will also looks in on what’s going on around sports on this episode […] Continue reading
Episode 43 with Dr. Joshua Dines of HSS August 13, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Dr. Joshua Dines is one of the top orthopedic surgeons working in sports. From his base at HSS in New York, he takes care of elite athletes in many sports. Get his take on injury prevention, biologics like PRP, and his own injury story! All this plus more on The Motus Show. Continue reading
Study: As pitch count climbs, so do pitcher injuries August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 Heather Web (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – More than half of high school baseball pitchers report experiencing pain in their throwing arm during the season. To better understand the cause of these injuries, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center conducted a new study to determine when and why overuse injuries were occurring. To more accurately assess […] Continue reading
Episode 42 with Brittany Dowling, Director of Research for Motus August 6, 2018August 13, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Research is at the heart of what Motus does. Will brings in Motus’ Director of Research, Brittany Dowling, to talk about what she does, why research is so important, and where things could go for researchers using Motus tools. Will also discusses big trades and why health is so key for both […] Continue reading
Episode 41 with Dave Feldman of CholesterolCode.com July 9, 2018August 13, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode There’s less of Will Carroll and Ben Hansen because of the ketogenic diet. Is this diet for you? For athletes? They discuss their results and experiences, then bring in Keto expert Dave Feldman for more details. Can keto help athletes recover? Can keto help fuel endurance athletes? Is there a place for […] Continue reading
Episode 40 with Dr. Tommy John July 3, 2018August 13, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Dr. Tommy John – yes, the son of the pitcher – has written a book “Minimize Injury, Maximize Performance.” We like the title and wanted to know even more. Dr. John joins Will to discuss what can be done to … well, you know, what the title of the book says. Think […] Continue reading
Indy Style: From Concussions to Heat Illness, What Parents Need to Know About Sports Injuries July 2, 2018August 9, 2018 Heather Web From football to gymnastics to wrestling and many sports in between, concussions are a serious topic that many parents grow concerned about. Will Carroll, Former Sports Writer and Director of Media Relations, Motus Global, tell us what parents NEED to know about sports injuries, heat illness and more.[…] Continue reading
Checking In On the Mariners’ New Health and Wellness Program June 27, 2018August 9, 2018 Heather Article, News In a quiet offseason (by Jerry Dipoto’s standards, anyway) Dr. Lorena Martin was one of the Mariners’ biggest acquisitions—in terms of splash, at least. Hired to coordinate off-field efforts to maximize performance, it hasn’t been particularly clear what sorts of effects she has had on the team’s training or preparation. This is by design, of […] Continue reading
Seattle Mariners Embrace Data, Tech like Rapsodo, K-Motion, Motus, TrackMan June 25, 2018July 3, 2018 Heather Article, News Seattle Mariners lefty pitcher James Paxton has been dominant at times this season, striking out as many as 16 batters in a game and throwing the first no-hitter of his career. The stats he began tracking this year, however, aren’t generated on days he starts. In his sixth big league season, Paxton started wearing Motus’ […] Continue reading
Episode 39 with Jason Benetti and Dr. Meredith Wills June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode You know Jason Benetti as the voice of the White Sox, but he’s more than just a baseball guy. Will talks to him about the art of the call and his rise to the majors. Also, Dr. Meredith Wills explains her study of baseball construction that could explain why the ball is […] Continue reading
The Fan – Grady & Big Joe: Mike Chappell and Will Carroll react to Andrew Luck June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 Heather Web Mike Chappell of FOX-59 & CBS-4 have a light-hearted discussion with Motus’ Will Carroll regarding Andrew Luck throwing footballs again. They touch upon Luck’s ongoing recovery process, mental hurdles, and what lies ahead with just six weeks remaining until the beginning of the Indianapolis Colts training camp.[…] Continue reading
MLB network – High Heat: Carroll on Ohtani’s UCL Injury June 12, 2018June 14, 2018 Heather Web Motus’ Will Carroll joins Brian Kenny on MLB Network’s High Heat to discuss Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani’s grade 2 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament and subsequent trip to the disabled list. Carroll and Kenny touch on the need for better workload management and the role of sensor technology in the game of baseball. […] Continue reading
Episode 38 with Teddy Cahill and Bob Nightengale May 31, 2018August 13, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode There’s so much going on in baseball, we called in two experts. Teddy Cahill of Baseball America breaks down the top teams and players in NCAA, while Bob Nightengale of USA Today looks around MLB. With the College World Series starting and MLB heading into the hottest part of the season, we […] Continue reading
Episode 37 with Marc Topkin of Tampa Bay Times May 29, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode The Tampa Rays have always been forced to innovate, but using Sergio Romo as a starter? That’s worth looking into. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times has been following the Rays for a long time and has deep insight into this move, why they did it now, and the prep for […] Continue reading
Episode 36 with Curt Schilling May 3, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode No politics, just pitching as Curt Schilling joins Will to talk about the changes in style and strategy since he was an ace, as well as the kinetic chain, the need for anatomy in pitching, and more. Schilling’s now a radio host for Breitbart, but his knowledge and insight on modern pitching […] Continue reading
Dodgers’ Seager Learns The Hard Way That Tommy John Surgery Not Just For Pitchers May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Heather Web Dodgers’ All-Star Corey Seager is scheduled for Tommy John Surgery. The 2016 Rookie of the Year was having pain on the inside of his elbow and numbness that got particularly bad this weekend. Based on reports, he is going to have surgery in Los Angeles prematurely ending his 2018 season. Tommy John Surgery has become […] Continue reading
Soul & Science: Josh Rosen’s mechanics are as precise, consistent as they come April 30, 2018 Heather Web John Brenkus & Tren Dilfer evaluate quarterback prospects in new series “Soul & Science.” Trent Dilfer (Super Bowl winning Quarterback for The Baltimore Ravens and former ESPN analyst) and John Brenkus (host and creator of the 6-time Emmy Award winning Sport Science), have teamed up to create Soul and Science as they provide in-depth analysis […] Continue reading
Soul & Science: Sam Darnold’s incredibly explosive release time April 23, 2018April 30, 2018 Heather Web John Brenkus & Tren Dilfer evaluate quarterback prospects in new series “Soul & Science.” Trent Dilfer (Super Bowl winning Quarterback for The Baltimore Ravens and former ESPN analyst) and John Brenkus (host and creator of the 6-time Emmy Award winning Sport Science), have teamed up to create Soul and Science as they provide in-depth analysis […] Continue reading
Episode 35 with Dr. Tim Gabbett in conversation with Ben Hansen April 20, 2018April 23, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Dr. Tim Gabbett’s groundbreaking research on acute:chronic ratio is changing sport and is the basis for some of our work at Motus. Gabbett sits down with Motus CTO Ben Hansen for a conversation about his work and where it’s headed in sports. Continue reading
Soul & Science: Breaking down Luke Falk’s unique ‘rhythm’ as a passer April 20, 2018April 23, 2018 Heather Web John Brenkus & Tren Dilfer evaluate quarterback prospects in new series “Soul & Science.” Trent Dilfer (Super Bowl winning Quarterback for The Baltimore Ravens and former ESPN analyst) and John Brenkus (host and creator of the 6-time Emmy Award winning Sport Science), have teamed up to create Soul and Science as they provide in-depth analysis […] Continue reading
Soul & Science: Tracking Mason Rudolph, Kyle Allen’s NFL-caliber releases April 19, 2018April 23, 2018 Heather Web John Brenkus & Tren Dilfer evaluate quarterback prospects in new series “Soul & Science.” Trent Dilfer (Super Bowl winning Quarterback for The Baltimore Ravens and former ESPN analyst) and John Brenkus (host and creator of the 6-time Emmy Award winning Sport Science), have teamed up to create Soul and Science as they provide in-depth analysis […] Continue reading
Soul & Science: How fast can Josh Allen throw? April 18, 2018April 23, 2018 Heather Web John Brenkus & Tren Dilfer evaluate quarterback prospects in new series “Soul & Science.” Trent Dilfer (Super Bowl winning Quarterback for The Baltimore Ravens and former ESPN analyst) and John Brenkus (host and creator of the 6-time Emmy Award winning Sport Science), have teamed up to create Soul and Science as they provide in-depth analysis […] Continue reading
Why It’s Almost Impossible for Fastballs to Get Any Faster April 13, 2018April 23, 2018 Heather Web A wickedly fast fastball isn’t the anomaly it once was. A decade ago, Major League pitchers threw a grand total of just 196 triple-digit fastballs in a single season. Last year, 40 pitchers collectively threw 1,017. But while baseball’s hallmark pitch has increased in popularity, it hasn’t increased in velocity. Consider the confusion over the […] Continue reading
Episode 34 – Jess Kleinschmidt of MLB.com’s Cut4 April 12, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Opening Day has come and gone, but Mother Nature still hasn’t got the message that spring is here. Jessica Kleinschmidt of MLB.com’s Cut4 looks around the league after the first week and talks baseball, fun, and the intersection of making the game better. Also, Will asks whether or not parents and coaches […] Continue reading
Episode 33 with Levi Weaver of The Athletic DFW March 29, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Levi Weaver writes about the Texas Rangers for The Athletic DFW, but his background is as interesting as any in baseball. Rock star turned writer talks Rangers, prospects, and RVs in this episode! Also, Will gets ready for Opening Day and talks about why this year doesn’t feel like years past, what […] Continue reading
Episode 32 – Bryan Conger, Tarleton State Coach March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Bryan Conger is the head baseball coach at Tarleton State in Texas. He’s done some amazing work with motusTHROW in getting his team ready for the season. He details the how and why on this episode, whether it’s ramping his pitchers up, monitoring their workloads, personalizing their daily plan, or prepping his […] Continue reading
Biomechanics of Yoga and Baseball, Part One March 9, 2018March 9, 2018 Heather By Steph Armijo & Ben Hansen “Yoga and baseball? Today, it’s a more common combination than you might think. Teams across the MLB have come to embrace this ancient practice. But it isn’t just the meditation and peaceful clubhouses they’re after. Yoga has become the go-to recovery strategy to help players safely make mobility gains in areas that become fatigued. What […] Continue reading
Raise your analytics game with motusDASH March 8, 2018 Heather Article, Research WHAT’S NEW WITH motusDASH? For our clients who use motusDASH, you’ve seen a lot of updates over the winter. Here’s a brief summary of the current features of motusDASH, just in case you’ve missed it. First, the homepage of the dashboards quickly diagnose each player with their AC Ratio and Chronic Workload status. If someone is […] Continue reading
New season. New app. New arm. March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 Heather Article, Research We’ve made some amazing advancements to our motusTHROW app. As existing users, we’re providing you with an exclusive at-a-glace overview of the new features to get you up and monitoring “readiness” in time for the new season. READINESS: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER Since we first launched motusTHROW in 2014, we’ve collected millions of throws from users, […] Continue reading
How Does Monitoring Workload Help Arm Health? March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 Heather Article, Research Spring training is in full force, and with pitchers competing for starting roles and getting their arms in shape for the season, there isn’t a more crucial time to measure workload with Motus. Our dashboard is designed to provide pitchers with state-of-the-art workload measurements and workload simulation tools to help give them the safest and most […] Continue reading
Episode 31 with Modius Health CEO February 28, 2018March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Brain hack? That’s what Modius Health is doing with their blockbuster product, which raised almost $2m in crowdfunding. Their CEO explains how a wearable device could help with weight loss and more – and it’s available now. Will also checks in on spring training, college basketball problems, and more. Continue reading
Episode 30 with Jeremy Booth, Program 15 February 19, 2018March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Will brings on Jeremy Booth, the head of Program 15, a partner of New Balance Baseball, to talk about the new partnership between Motus and Program 15. Learn about the Future Stars Series, International Week, and more. It’s an exciting partnership that will bring Motus technology to the top series for baseball […] Continue reading
How Pitchers Train Inside Motus Global’s Advanced Biomechanics Lab February 8, 2018March 6, 2018 Heather Web Sharing space with a physical therapy center is an open-plan fitness center as big as an airplane hangar and brimming with activity. While a rehabbing NFL player did deadlifts in the center of the facility, off to the corner stood a former minor league pitcher toeing the rubber of a high-density foam, turf-covered mound as […] Continue reading
Episode 29 with Roy Firestone February 8, 2018March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Roy Firestone is a master interviewer, best known for his work on Up Close. In this episode, Will asks about his craft and his newest project, Becoming Kareem, an interview tour with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Will also looks back at the Super Bowl, ahead at the opening of spring training, and the stress […] Continue reading
Bonus Episode with Alan Jaeger January 31, 2018March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode This bonus episode turns the tables. Pitching master Alan Jaeger had some questions about Motus, so he’s the one that asks the questions, unedited. We thought many coaches out there, especially the ones that follow Alan’s long toss and J-band programs, might have the same questions, so we recorded it! Continue reading
Episode 28 with Alan Jaeger January 30, 2018March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Alan Jaeger checks in to talk the latest in long toss, the mental game for pitchers, and why the start of throwing season is the most dangerous time for pitchers. There’s a lot to get into here, plus the debut of the Motus Minute on this week’s Motus Show. Continue reading
Upcoming motusThrow Update Brings Big Changes Ahead of 2018 Season January 25, 2018March 6, 2018 Heather Press Release January 25, 2018 – Motus Global is bringing big changes to its motusTHROW app ahead of the 2018 season. The free update will be available on the App Store just in time for Spring Training. The update to the app will work with current motusTHROW sensors, giving new functionality and improving the ability for pitchers, coaches, and parents […] Continue reading
Episode 27 with Matthew Repplinger of Pro Positive Yoga January 17, 2018March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode It’s time to get your mind right. Matthew Repplinger of Pro Positive Yoga talks with Will about the mind-body connection for baseball and more. He’s a consultant to several MLB teams and is behind many of the Yoga Days you see at ballparks around the country. Get his ideas on the use […] Continue reading
Episode 26 with AlterG’s Barry Heyden December 20, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Sick of gravity? AlterG has a treadmill that can help. Their groundbreaking tool will unload athletes to allow for things you simply can’t do on Earth. Barry Heyden, their executive director of education and sports science, tells us what AlterG has coming, the top athletes that have used it, and how unloading […] Continue reading
Episode 25 with Dr. Phil Wagner, Sparta Science December 8, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Dr. Phil Wagner, CEO of Sparta Science, one of the top companies in sports performance and sports science, joins Will to talk about what his company is doing and where they’re going. He also discusses the key measurements he feels teams are failing to make and the one thing every team at […] Continue reading
Episode 24 with NCAA’s Dr. John Parsons December 5, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode John Parsons from the NCAA Sports Science Institute joins Will to discuss his recent study on concussions and ways the NCAA is trying to improve outcomes. Their study on officials and concussions time outs shows that education is key to improvement in this area. Parsons also discusses the NCAA Sports Science Institute […] Continue reading
Episode 23 with Ben Hansen, Motus CTO November 30, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Ben Hansen, the CTO of Motus Global, joins the show to talk about product development, including motusCONCUSSION, a new product that can help the management of concussion in sport. Ben and Will discuss their recent trip to London, how Motus sensors could help men heading to Mars, and much more on this […] Continue reading
Episode 22 with Motus’ Carlo Alvarez November 16, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Motus Director of Performance, Carlo Alvarez, joins the show to talk about how data can be integrated into any sport at any level, plus looks at what Motus is working on behind the scenes. Alvarez has a background in performance training with MLB teams and elite NCAA athletics. He brings that background […] Continue reading
Mickey Callaway aims to reduce Mets’ pitching injuries with analytics and research November 14, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Web Whatever other qualities Mickey Callaway brings as the new manager of the Mets, let’s be honest about it: He was hired to rejuvenate a starting rotation whose 2015 brilliance has been buried under a heap of injuries and ineffectiveness the last couple of seasons. That is, find a way to keep the golden arms healthy […] Continue reading
Episode 21 with Pocket Radar founders November 7, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Will closes the books on the 2017 baseball season after a great playoff run. He brings in the co-founders of Pocket Radar, a new tool being used around baseball to explain how and why so many people are adopting it in place of classic “guns.” Continue reading
Episode 20 with Dr. Fergus Connelly October 26, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Dr. Fergus Connelly (Director of Performance at the University of Michigan) returns to the show to talk in depth about his book, Game Changer. Will and Fergus take a deep dive into the foundations and philosophies in the book, talk about examples of analytics and action seen in sports, and make a […] Continue reading
Episode 19 with Kristen Holmes-Winn, Whoop October 13, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Data is not enough. Controlling your own data, understanding your data, and putting it into action is where there’s still an advantage. Whoop is one of the top data wearable companies out there and Will speaks with their director of performance, Kristen Holmes-Winn, about what they do and where she feels sports […] Continue reading
Episode 18 with Phil White October 2, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Phil White is one of the smartest writers in the business. His book Unplugged looks at the use of technology in sports and how it can be better and more appropriately used. We also discuss his other book, Game Changer, written with recent guest Fergus Connolly. Don’t unplug yet – listen to […] Continue reading
Episode 17 with Joe Lemire September 26, 2017March 6, 2018 Heather Podcast About This Episode Will gives an update on Andrew Luck and also chats with Joe Lemire from Sports Techie. Continue reading