Field-Based Physical and Temporal Correlates of Pitch Velocity in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers

NCT07559487 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: BASEBALL-PITCH-ANT-OBS-2026
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 6
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This completed observational repeated-measures study examined the relationship between field-based physical and temporal measures and pitch velocity in adolescent baseball pitchers. Six adolescent pitchers were assessed repeatedly over five weeks. The assessment battery included rotational medicine-ball throw distance, countermovement jump height, 30 m sprint time, shoulder flexibility, temporal characteristics of two operational wind-up phases, and pitch velocity measured with a sports radar. No experimental intervention or modification of the athletes' usual training was implemented.

Conditions

Sports; Techniques; Young; Biomechanical Parameters

Keywords

baseball; adolescent athletes; pitching velocity; biomechanics

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pitch Velocity

  Pitch velocity was measured in miles per hour using a sports radar during baseball pitches performed with the athlete's usual pitching technique. The best valid attempt was recorded for each assessment session.

  At each weekly assessment over 5 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Rotational Medicine-Ball Throw Distance

  At each weekly assessment over 5 weeks

• Countermovement Jump Height

  At each weekly assessment over 5 weeks

• 30 m Flying Sprint Time

  At each weekly assessment over 5 weeks

• Shoulder Flexibility

  At each weekly assessment over 5 weeks

• Wind-Up Phase 1 Duration

  At each weekly assessment over 5 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Adolescent Baseball Pitchers

Adolescent baseball pitchers who completed repeated field-based assessments of explosive strength, sprint performance, shoulder flexibility, wind-up temporal characteristics, and pitch velocity over approximately five weeks. No intervention or training modification was assigned by the investigators.

Other: Field-Based Performance Assessment Battery

Interventions

Field-Based Performance Assessment Battery OTHER

Participants completed a field-based assessment battery including rotational medicine-ball throw, countermovement jump, 30 m flying sprint, shoulder flexibility assessment, video-based wind-up temporal analysis, and radar-based pitch velocity measurement. These procedures were used only for observational assessment and did not constitute an assigned intervention.

Adolescent Baseball Pitchers

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 13 Years - 14 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consisted of male adolescent baseball pitchers aged 13 to 14 years from an organized youth baseball training process in Antioquia, Colombia. Participants were healthy athletes involved in regular baseball practice and were assessed using field-based physical, biomechanical, and performance measures related to pitch velocity.

You may qualify if:

• Male adolescent baseball players aged 13 to 14 years.
• Regular pitchers or players who performed regular pitching duties within an organized baseball training process.
• Regular participation in baseball training during the assessment period.
• Ability to complete field-based jumping, sprinting, shoulder flexibility, pitching, and video-based wind-up assessments.
• Parent or legal guardian consent and participant assent.

You may not qualify if:

• Active musculoskeletal injury, relevant pain, or medical restriction limiting participation in jumping, sprinting, or pitching assessments.
• Ongoing physical rehabilitation at the time of assessment.
• Medical contraindication for performing physical efforts consistent with regular baseball practice.
• Insufficient attendance to complete the minimum repeated-measures record required for analysis.
• Withdrawal of parent/legal guardian consent or participant assent.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Federal University of Vicosa: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tecnológico de Antioquia

Guarne, Antioquia, 054080, Colombia

Location

Related Publications (4)

• Hernández Sampieri R, Mendoza Torres CP. Metodología de la investigación: las rutas cuantitativa, cualitativa y mixta. Ciudad de México: McGraw-Hill Education; 2018.

  BACKGROUND

• Naclerio Ayllón F, Santos Leyva J, Pantoja García D. Relación entre los parámetros de fuerza, potencia y velocidad, en jugadores de softball. Kronos. 2004;3(6):13-20.

  BACKGROUND

• Cañizares Arteaga R, Peña Malibran JD, Jiménez García R. Estudio del comportamiento de algunas características biomecánicas durante el lanzamiento, en lanzadores de béisbol del equipo de Sancti Spíritus. OLIMPIA. 2020;17:581-592.

  BACKGROUND

• Pérez Martínez I, Martínez García M, Quintana Díaz A. Interrelación entre variables relacionadas con la velocidad del lanzamiento en el béisbol. PODIUM: Revista de Ciencia y Tecnología en la Cultura Física. 2021;16(3):743-756.

  BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• SAMUEL JOSE GAVIRIA ALZATE, PhD

  Tecnologico de Antioquia

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 24, 2026
• First Posted: April 30, 2026
• Study Start: July 21, 2022
• Primary Completion: September 15, 2022
• Study Completion: September 15, 2022
• Last Updated: April 30, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CO (1)