Robosport Technologies develops robotic baseball-training equipment designed to build neuro-motor adaptability rather than lock athletes into a repetitive swing. Its flagship single-axis robotic batting tee randomizes ball positions within a batter’s strike zone, reflecting the company’s research into random and non-dominant-side practice. The New York-based team combines robotics experience with professional baseball backgrounds, including co-founder Nick Derba’s six years in the St. Louis Cardinals’ minor-league system.
Diamond KineticsDiamond Kinetics is a sports technology company developing connected-device and motion-analytics technology for youth baseball and softball development. Its products include a bat-mounted swing sensor and sensor technology integrated into a Marucci smart bat, paired with an iOS app for evaluating swings and supporting player development. The company identifies itself as the Trusted Youth Development Platform of Major League Baseball and says its technology is used by baseball and softball organizations.PITTSBURGH, PA
Victus SportsFounded in a tiny garage in Blackwood, New Jersey, in 2012, Victus Sports makes baseball and softball bats and fielding gloves with a distinctly design-driven approach. The company has grown from that local start into a wood-bat manufacturer whose Pro Reserve models are used by MLB players, while still offering equipment for players at every level.KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
SlingerSlinger designs portable ball launchers that double as sports bags, beginning with its tennis machine and expanding into pickleball and other racquet sports. Built around the idea that players should be able to own an affordable, accessible practice partner, the company’s bag-style launcher carries equipment and up to 144 balls while providing adjustable feeds for solo training. Slinger says its launcher has reached more than 70,000 sales across 60-plus markets in its first 36 months of operations.BALTIMORE, MD
DribbleUp, IncDribbleUp is a Franklin Square, New York company known for bringing interactive sports training into the home. Its smart equipment connects young players with app-based coaching and guided practice, while its fitness community serves adults working out at home.IRVINGTON, NY