What I Learned After a Week of Baseball Simulator for Training

Over the past week, I stepped into unfamiliar territory: the batter’s box. I’ve never played baseball in any structured way, my only real exposure was catching a few MLB games on TV. However, I work at a company that builds sports simulator technology, and with a world-class baseball simulator sitting right in our office, it felt like the perfect time to give it a proper try. So, armed with curiosity, no technique, and four dedicated sessions, I embarked on my first-ever journey into baseball simulator training.

Day 1: Humble Beginnings (and Humbling Misses)

I started simple, set the baseball simulator to pitch randomly at speeds from 30 to 50 mph. I connected with a few, but quickly discovered I had a clear weakness: pitches that dipped just before reaching me. With some research (and help from my baseball-savvy colleagues), I realised those devilish deliveries were curveballs. Naturally, I became obsessed with learning how to hit them.

That first session was mostly chaos. I flailed, I missed, and I laughed at myself a lot. But I walked out wanting more.

Day 2: Curveball Combat

Armed with a goal, I set the baseball simulator to throw curveballs at over 40 mph. I was missing again, but this time I was learning. Eventually, I started reading the dip better and timing a few shots. I even felt like my cricket background gave me an edge, judging ball trajectory and body balance came more naturally with every ball.

Day 3: Lights, Camera, Adjustments

I brought in the video replay cameras. Watching myself play was equal parts enlightening and cringeworthy. My stance? Looked all wrong. My weight was constantly on my back foot. My swing din’t look free flowing. I tired to take on my learnings from the replays and made some changes. I jumped back in and set the baseball simulator up to 40–50 mph, random pitch types, curveballs included. This time? I only missed 5 balls in a 30-minute session. Something clicked. I felt in the zone. I got better at connecting with the ball.

Day 4: It’s me vs the Baseball Simulator

Friday was about fun. I cranked up the baseball simulator, set it to random mode, and activated the ball-tracking system. For 30 minutes, I went all in, no pressure, just vibes and numbers.

I struck out three times, sure. But I also hit 12 home runs, including one that went 120.6 meters. Here’s the final data:

• Balls Faced: 102
• Shots Connected: 84
• Longest Hit: 120.6 m
• Shot Velocity: 95 mph
• Max Elevation: 60 m

Final Thoughts: Fun Met Improvement

I didn’t expect much from this week of baseball simulator training, but what I got was real progress. I started clueless, and by Day 4, I was reading pitches, adjusting my stance, and swinging with confidence.

Having access to this incredible set-up at my workplace only made going to work more fun. I realised that in 4 days, I could make progress, and I had an incredible tool at my disposal for it. If you put in the time, it pays you back in results. Whether you’re a total beginner or an athlete looking to sharpen up, baseball simulator training might just be the best hidden gem in your fitness or sport routine.

Try it. Miss a few. Then start connecting.
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FAQs

1. What is baseball simulator training?
Baseball simulator training uses high-tech machines to replicate real-game pitches, allowing players to practice hitting with live feedback, ball tracking, and performance data.

2. Can beginners try baseball simulators?
Absolutely! Baseball simulators are great for beginners. You can start with lower speeds and gradually increase difficulty as your confidence and technique improve.

3. How accurate are baseball simulators?
Modern baseball simulators are highly accurate. They replicate pitch types, speeds, and trajectories with precision, while also tracking hit distance, swing speed, and elevation.

4. What kind of pitches can a baseball simulator throw?
Baseball simulators can replicate fastballs, curveballs, sliders, changeups, and more, making them ideal for training against various pitch types.

5. Is baseball simulator training good for fitness?
Yes! It’s a full-body workout involving timing, reaction, coordination, and movement, making it a fun and active way to stay fit while improving your game.