Artificial intelligence is a topic that would have been considered outlandish just a couple of decades ago. Today however AI has found its way in many aspects of modern life.
One of these is sports and baseball hasn’t been left behind in taking advantage of the many benefits that AI has to offer.
It’s safe to say that AI has contributed immensely to the growth and success of baseball.
Let’s discover how professional baseball is making use of artificial intelligence.
- Searching for Prospects
AI allows for much more efficient data analysis. It not only provides information but also offers quicker methods and highly effective algorithms for evaluating that data.
When it comes to scouting for new prospects, AI can help determine factors such as a player’s angle of swing or the velocity of pitching.
Such information can be used to improve a current team or even put together a great team on a budget. It simplifies the process of getting the best prospects which is something that would have otherwise taken many months or years. Simply put AI makes it easier to not just search for a new player but also evaluate the player.
Now every baseball team has a man behind a computer using AI to collect and analyze stats about team members. This can result in some great wins from putting together a team that works in synergy and one that has members that excel in their respective positions.
- Improving Training and Health
Another important use for AI in baseball is helping improve both the health as well as the training regimens of players.
AI allows teams to collect specific data that the players can then use during practice to improve their performance.
For instance, AI can be used to identify different types of pitches. A hitter can then practice over and over again on each pitch allowing them to perfect it before moving on to the next.
This can help create an all-rounded hitter.
AI is also being used to collect data on player health. This makes it possible to relate the player’s sleeping patterns and physical injuries to their performance on the pitch.
By learning what makes the players perform at their optimum, these habits can be incorporated into the daily lives of the players creating a team that is ready for the next game.
- Fan Interaction
Initially, before the onset of AI in baseball the seats right behind the home bench were perhaps the best for enjoying the game.
With AI however times are changing and now fans can enjoy the sport from the comfort of their homes. This is thanks to tech such as drones that take video inside the pitch and offer a much more immersive experience.
What’s more, AI is allowing baseball fans to access different types of statistics allowing them to do their analysis including understanding the latest betting lines, creating fantasy baseball strategies etc.
Final Word
And as AI continues to grow in the game of baseball, it will continue to improve the game resulting in a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
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A longtime sports reporter, Carlos Garcia has written about some of the biggest and most notable athletic events of the last 5 years. He has been credentialed to cover MLS, NBA and MLB games all over the United States. His work has been published on Fox Sports, Bleacher Report, AOL and the Washington Post.
