Austin, TX – December 16, 2025
Unlocking Pro-Caliber Tech for Every Diamond
WIN Reality, the leader in VR and AI-powered training for baseball and softball athletes, today announced the public launch of SmartPark, an automated performance capture system that brings pro-level game insight to any diamond. SmartPark collects real-time data from every pitch, swing, and ball-in-play and instantly delivers it to umpires, coaches, players, fans, and recruiters. Technology once found only in MLB ballparks is now accessible at every level of baseball and softball.
The launch of SmartPark follows WIN’s acquisition of Yakkertech, the industry-leading optical pitch tracking platform used by collegiate and professional programs. Yakkertech’s camera technology will now power SmartPark’s data capture system, which will be fully integrated with WIN Reality’s suite of athlete development solutions including TrainVR, SwingAI, and Blast Motion. Insights captured in-game now fuel training between games, allowing athletes to prepare with the same level of precision that drives improvement at the highest levels of the sport.
SmartPark is also reshaping today’s recruiting landscape. As college programs increasingly rely on data-driven evaluation and transfer portal scouting, verified game data has become the new standard. SmartPark extends that same level of clarity to high school and travel ball athletes, allowing them to build an objective, ground-truth performance record simply by playing on a SmartPark. For the first time, a player’s development journey can be tracked like an athletic transcript from their earliest at-bats.
More than 2,500 SmartParks are already committed for installation beginning in February 2026, marking the start of a nationwide expansion. WIN’s long-term vision is for every baseball and softball field in the country to become a SmartPark, leveling the playing field for athletes everywhere.
SmartPark captures 125+ live performance metrics, ranging from pitch velocity, movement, and spin efficiency to bat speed, swing path, batted ball data, and swing biomechanics. These insights connect directly into the WIN platform to create continuous feedback loops between live competition and player development.
“With the acquisition of Yakkertech, we now own every key link in the development chain from the moment the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand to the instant the hitter takes their swing, through how a player trains, and even how a recruiter evaluates talent.” said Chris O’Dowd, CEO of WIN Reality. “A WIN SmartPark connects those moments in real-time. It is the first system designed to transform game operations, player development, fan engagement, and recruitment together on the field.”
SmartPark also introduces an officiating assistant that supports umpires with Automatic Balls and Strikes (ABS), a pace-of-play clock and fair-vs-foul calls. With MLB preparing to adopt a challenge system in 2026, SmartPark brings today’s most advanced officiating technology to the amateur level. ABS also helps address the national umpire shortage by enabling games to be run with a single on-field umpire while ensuring consistent, objective call accuracy.
SmartPark fundamentally transforms the game for everyone involved:
- Athletes and coaches receive actionable in-game feedback and development insights that continue in SwingAI, TrainVR, and Blast Motion.
- Fans and families follow live pitch and swing analytics for deeper context and engagement.
- Recruiters gain reliable, verified performance data across thousands of athletes.
- Operators can streamline game management and reduce staffing requirements while delivering an elevated game experience.
“This is more than adding technology to a diamond,” O’Dowd added. “SmartPark is redefining what it means to play, develop, and experience the game. We believe this is how every athlete will be evaluated and how every field will operate in the future.”
Learn more about how SmartPark is changing the game at every level.
SmartPark installations are now available for event operators, high school and college programs, and sporting facilities. Visit winreality.com/join-the-smartpark-era to learn more about SmartPark and reserve your installation for 2026.
About WIN Reality
WIN Reality is the leader in VR, AI, and connected-field technology for baseball and softball athletes. WIN Reality combines immersive VR training, advanced swing analysis, optical tracking, and automated in-game data capture into a unified athlete development platform. With the launch of SmartPark, WIN Reality is transforming how games are played, measured, and understood, bringing pro-caliber insights to every athlete and every diamond.
About Yakkertech
Yakkertech is a leading optical pitch-tracking company trusted by collegiate and professional baseball programs. Its patented camera technology captures high-precision pitch data including velocity, spin rate, movement profiles, and release characteristics. Built for accuracy, reliability, and field-level deployment, Yakkertech systems have become a cornerstone of modern player evaluation and development.
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