HitTrax Leagues and Tournaments: Facility Guide

Introduction

If you own a HitTrax system or are considering implementing one at your facility, the following information will help you make the most of your investment. We now offer consulting services to assist facilities in launching Leagues or Tournaments. Feel free to reach out for a discussion. Click here for a video that provides an in-depth overview of HitTrax Leagues.

Long form walk through of how you can set up Leagues and Tournaments in HitTrax

HitTrax Leagues

HitTrax Leagues offer an excellent opportunity to charge premium rates for facility rental times. Both Baseball and Softball leagues can be run with minimal staff supervision, providing flexibility for facility owners. You may choose to charge participants either by player or by team. Teams can compete head-to-head against each other, or play solo games. Games can be played in Entertainment Mode, which is user-friendly, or organized through the Gaming section by entering HitTrax player profiles. Utilizing player profiles allows all player statistics to be saved directly to individual HitTrax accounts.

HitTrax Tournaments

HitTrax Tournaments are a great way to maximize facility usage during a single night or weekend. Teams participate according to a set schedule, and you can structure your pricing per team or per player, depending on your facility's preference.

Background: Mike Santi

·      Founder and operator of Hit Club Baseball Training for six years

·      Unstaffed facility featuring two 80-foot tunnels and one 40-foot tunnel, totaling 3,800 square feet

·      Offers memberships, tunnel rentals, facility rentals, group training, and individual training

·      Equipped with two HitTrax machines in full-sized tunnels

·      Began with 10 league teams in 2020; this year, over 30 adult teams are participating

·      Facility hosts thousands of league games annually

·      Generates $30,000 in annual league revenue with minimal expenses

·      Standard hourly rental rate is $60; league play commands closer to $80 per hour

·      Large adult baseball leagues in town provide a steady participant base, and offerings are also suitable for kids

·      HitTrax is ideal for leagues, tournaments, birthday parties, and special events

·      HitTrax used for mobile events, including at Target Field

·      Goal to connect facilities nationwide, enabling teams to compete across the country

·      Please notify if you are running a league to be added to the list

Requirements for Running a League or Tournament

·      HitTrax system

·      Pitching machine positioned at least 40 feet away (ATEC 3.0 recommended)

·      Flat seam baseballs recommended

·      Prizes for winners

·      Optional: Livestream games on platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, or GameChanger

·      Optional: Share HitTrax Gaming Data with teams or players

League Structure

·      Teams may play head-to-head matchups or solo games

·      Games scheduled Sundays from 1 PM to 11 PM and other evenings

·      Solo games last 20 minutes; head-to-head games last 40 minutes

·      Games played in High School mode for increased difficulty

·      Team size ranges from 3 to 8 players

·      Choice of any Major League Baseball stadium for play

·      Games can be played in Entertainment Mode or set up with HitTrax player profiles

·      Pitch distance approximately 55 feet

·      Pitch speed between 50 and 70 MPH

·      Teams play a doubleheader every weekend

·      Season runs January through March, with 9 regular season games and 3 weeks designated for playoffs

·      Entry fee is $850 per team, collected via Venmo

·      Playoffs are tiered based on runs scored

Administrative Work Required

·      Promote the league and gather registrations

·      Reserve time slots for games

·      Create the game schedule

·      Update league standings regularly

·      Organize playoffs and award prizes

·      Assign staff for game supervision, if necessary

Challenges

·      Ensuring pitching machine accuracy and managing breakdowns

·      HitTrax does not track foul tips

·      Potential for cheating if games are unstaffed and no umpire is present

·      Initial learning curve in setting up and managing leagues

·      Limited available resources for new organizers

Benefits for Facilities

·      Annual revenue generation

·      Attracts new customers

·      Provides a fun, engaging experience—similar to TopGolf, but for baseball

How to Work with Mike Santi

·      Watch the instructional video and manage the process yourself

·      Schedule two hours of consulting ($250) to guide your facility, then proceed independently

·      Partner with Mike on your league; share 15%-20% of first league registration fees

Useful Links

·      HitTrax Official YouTube – Gaming walkthrough

·      HitClub YouTube

·      HitClub Twitch

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