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Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy says AI is reshaping baseball coaching
Muncy notes that AI programs now help coaches pinpoint glove and hand positioning during games.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy told the podcast Foul Territory that artificial‑intelligence tools are becoming more common in Major League Baseball. He said coaches can feed pitch data into an AI system that highlights differences in glove placement and hand position, a technique he said is already being tried by first‑ and third‑base coaches. Muncy added that several clubs have started experimenting with such programs, though the Dodgers themselves have not yet adopted AI for game strategy. The discussion came after the Brewers used AI‑assisted analysis to anticipate Mason Miller’s breaking ball in Game 2 of the NLDS, a move that helped them force a win over the Dodgers. Muncy’s comments highlight a growing trend of technology influencing on‑field decisions.
Key facts
- Max Muncy said AI tools are increasingly used by MLB teams to analyze pitching and fielding. (nypost.com)
- Coaches can input pitch data into AI programs that point out glove and hand‑position differences. (nypost.com)
- The Milwaukee Brewers used AI analysis to anticipate Mason Miller’s breaking ball in NLDS Game 2. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Dodgers slugger pulls curtain back on stunning use of AI in baseball”
