MLB and Apple have signed an agreement in which every major league will be equipped with iPad pro tablets. MLB is following in the footsteps of the NFL, who uses Microsoft Surface tablets during games. The use of iPads during games would allow teams to do things such as view a players performance stats from current and past seasons, weigh potential pitcher-hitter match-ups, and even look at a player's spray chart which shows where he'll likely hit the ball. This addition of the iPad to professional baseball will allow the game to run at an even quicker and smoother pace. Also, with the iPad having recent struggles of being sold, it could see a promotional boost from this deal because of the athletes' use of the device. MLB's decision to utilize the iPad could even prompt other professional sports organizations to begin the use of tablets to improve their respective sports.
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The use of iPads in dugouts in the MLB will help the players visualize the pitch percentage of their at bats and and how to approach the pitcher. Also it will help the Coach with in game management by providing more information with how to shift the infield and when the best time to add a pinch hitter is.
ReplyDeleteThis seems pretty normal, as with the increased development of technology we can use it to assist us in more activities each day. If baseball players can use it to assist them in playing the game better and making better strategies for it. As a way for Apple to promote their product is not too significant since it is already being used in many places, but I think this can help get more attention to the field of baseball and perhaps give it more popularity like in its old days. The improvement of the sports field with everyday technology sounds great as poorer sports teams with less funds won't have to depend on expensive research to try and see how their teams can improve.
ReplyDeleteI see a downside and an upside to this. I am a fan of keeping technology out of sports. But upside to this is that you can see players stats which I think can be useful for research not only medical research but performance, and analytical research.
ReplyDeleteI see a downside and an upside to this. I am a fan of keeping technology out of sports. But upside to this is that you can see players stats which I think can be useful for research not only medical research but performance, and analytical research.
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