Tech-Driven Prep Replaces Old-School BP for All-Star Hitters

MLB All-Star hitters are moving away from traditional on-field batting practice as velocity and pitch variety rise. Many now rely on Trajekt pitching machines, video analysis, heat maps, and highly individualized drills to prepare for games, blending old-school elements with high-tech prep. Some players, like Freddie Freeman, still avoid machines for timing and prefer flips and arm-length drills. The trend underscores a broader shift toward tech-assisted preparation to contend with faster, more diverse pitches, even though road teams can’t easily replicate every setup.