Improving as an Infielder: Infielder Execution Drill
Why Reaction Time Matters in Modern Baseball
In today’s game, where batters are faster and arm strength is more valued than ever—even among infielders—the speed of a throw to first base has become a crucial performance metric. Coaches and scouts now seek tools that precisely measure how quickly infielders can deliver the ball across the diamond.
The Importance of Accurate Data
Access to reliable data allows coaches to make smarter decisions about player positioning. Additionally, it helps scouts understand the tools and traits each prospect brings to the field. As the game becomes more competitive, this level of detail can make a big difference.
What Is the Infielder Execution Drill?
Traditionally, coaches perform this drill by hitting a ground ball to an infielder while another coach uses a stopwatch. The timer starts when the player fields the ball and stops when the throw reaches the first baseman’s glove. Although this method offers a general sense of timing, it falls short in precision—especially when evaluating players at similar skill levels.
How Pison Enhances the Drill
Fortunately, the Pison device—paired with a BASEBALL Pro subscription—adds a new level of accuracy. Here’s how it works:
The batter or coach, wearing a Pison device, initiates the drill by hitting the ball.
The infielder, also wearing a device, fields the ball and throws it to the first baseman, who wears a third device.
The app captures two key moments: the bat-to-ball contact and the ball-to-glove contact.
The app instantly calculates the time between those two moments, which represents the infielder’s “time to first.” As a result, coaches and players receive immediate feedback.
What Makes Pison Unique
Pison devices use electroneurography (ENG) to detect motion and stimuli—such as a ball hitting a glove—down to the millisecond. This technology dramatically increases the precision of each measurement, especially when compared to traditional stopwatch timing. Furthermore, all results appear in real time on the BASEBALL Pro dashboard.
Maximizing Performance with the App
Beyond drill timing, the app offers a robust platform for player development. Players can launch training sessions, track their scores, and upload results to a personal dashboard. This enables them to monitor long-term progress and see how they rank against teammates or competitors. Moreover, players can view average scores for athletes at higher levels, giving them clear goals to pursue.
To promote fairness and accuracy, teams can designate a “trusted” user to verify training sessions. This feature helps maintain the integrity of the data and discourages attempts to game the system.
Get Started Today
If you’re ready to take your game to the next level, download the Pison BASEBALL Pro app on the App Store or Google Play. With this powerful tool, you can train smarter, compete harder, and reach new benchmarks with confidence.
