{"id":75746,"date":"2014-08-12T19:17:03","date_gmt":"2014-08-12T19:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rcntv.rcn.com\/?p=75746"},"modified":"2023-04-14T19:27:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T19:27:14","slug":"the-sportstalk-shop-technology-in-baseball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/atvn\/the-sportstalk-shop-technology-in-baseball\/","title":{"rendered":"The SportsTalk Shop:  Technology in Baseball"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Technology is all around us, and the sports world is no different. But one may be surprised to know to what extent modern day electronics\u2014whether good, bad or indifferent\u2014are impacting high school sports today.<\/p>\n<p>I have to admit I am certainly on the fence with using so much technology when it comes to sports. I think there are definite advantages when used correctly (television graphics, instant replays, a certain amount of statistical information). I also think graphics, replays, statistics should have its limits and frequently feel bombarded with national networks trying to overplay all their toys, often taking away from the game itself.<\/p>\n<p>But on a local level, there are quite a few advancements that people may not be aware of, and some benefits that local baseball fans may find quite appealing.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some local great baseball minds talking about the advancement of technology in baseball on both the local and collegiate levels, and then we have a few more \u2018tech tips\u2019 you might find interesting.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Technology in Baseball\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Egbm56SNwJc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A few other items concerning technology in baseball:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 HS coaches can now stand on the field (many managers are third-base coaches) and, with a click of their fingers, can input data, trends or unique facts that can be used later in the game (e.g., there are programs that track pitching trends what can tell you watch pitch a pitcher is more likely to throw in certain situations, and where he is going to throw it)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Coaches\u2014again while on the field of play\u2014can look up histories or past tendencies of a given player and, even if they\u2019ve never seen him before, notices an opposing player\u2019s strengths and weaknesses<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Parents and other family members who normally work during baseball games (most high school and college games start between 2 and 4 pm) can follow along with in-game statistics, scores and highlight updates, thereby getting real time results, which is especially helpful if he\/she wants to get to the game in-progress<\/p>\n<p>It is a bit bizarre to occasionally see coaches or even players glancing down at their cell phone in the heat of the action. There are also a few old school coaches that still ban cell phone use entirely when they are on the field of play and insist that it is more of a distraction for young people, which far outweighs any positives from using technology.<\/p>\n<p>What are your thoughts on technology in baseball? Is it good for the game, or does it distract you from enjoying America\u2019s Pastime? Share your thoughts with us via email (<a href=\"mailto:RCNSportsTalk@rcn.com\">RCNSportsTalk@rcn.com<\/a>) and tune in to talk sports with us every Thursday live at 6pm on RCN-TV.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Technology is all around us, and the sports world is no different. But one may be surprised to know to what extent modern day electronics\u2014whether good, bad or indifferent\u2014are impacting high school sports today. 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