Technology in Baseball Andrew Daniel
Background Baseball How the game has changed with technology
Equipment Ash vs. Maple wood bat battle http://www.justbats. com/blog/index.php /227/maple-vs-ash Increasing technologies with baseball gloves “Ink Test” BBCOR
Steroids The affect of steroids on baseball Technology behind juicing Drug testing policies http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/drug_policy.jsp?content=timeline
Playing Surfaces Grass and infield surfaces Maintaining a perfect field How it has changed the game
Player Analysis “WAR” Saber metrics Arbitration and player contracts Scouting Average Player 0-1 WAR Role Player 1-2 WAR Solid Starter 2-3 WAR Good Player 3-4 WAR All-Star 4-5 WAR Superstar 5-6 WAR MVP, Hall of Fame 6+ WAR
Significance of Technology in Baseball Instant Replay How money is used in the different organizations How decisions are made based on technology Future of technology in the game
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