New ‘smart mound’ can help analyze pitchers’ efficiency

Central Connecticut pitcher Michael DeLease throws off a smart mound at the Center for Motion Analysis in Farmington, Conn. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The new technology allows scientists to better study pitching mechanics to enhance efficiency and prevent injuries. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)

Central Connecticut pitcher Michael DeLease throws off a smart mound at the Center for Motion Analysis in Farmington, Conn. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The new technology allows scientists to better study pitching mechanics to enhance efficiency and prevent injuries. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)

Research engineer Matthew Solomito analyzes data as Central Connecticut pitcher Michael DeLease throws off a smart mound at the Center for Motion Analysis in Farmington, Conn. on Jan. 28. The new technology allows scientists to better study pitching mechanics to enhance efficiency and prevent injuries. (AP Photos/Pat Eaton-Robb)

FARMINGTON, Conn. — Central Connecticut pitcher Michael Delease was throwing fastballs inside the Center for Motion Analysis and wasn’t getting much movement on his pitches.