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MLB Levels Minor League Tech Playing Field
15 Dec
Summary
- MLB will regulate minor league in-game technology starting next season.
- This move aims to ensure all 30 clubs have equal access to data.
- The league will fund and manage technology installations at all parks.
Starting next season, Major League Baseball will standardize the in-game technology available in all minor league parks. This significant change seeks to eliminate the competitive advantage held by well-funded organizations that have invested heavily in advanced data-gathering tools.
The league's spokesperson confirmed the move is designed to ensure all clubs operate with the same information for Baseball Operations decisions, creating a "level playing field on access to information." MLB will be responsible for approving technology vendors and covering the costs of implementation.
While the goal is parity, some critics argue this policy could stifle innovation and limit front office spending. Teams that have made substantial investments in current technologies may face the prospect of removing them if they are not league-approved.
