Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast) AI in Baseball + Jackson Holliday Called Up | 822
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Apr 10, 2024 Guest Jackson Holliday, recently called up by the Orioles, discusses AI in baseball. Topics include the impact of AI on analytics, player development, and the balance between data-driven strategies and traditional assessments in the sport.
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Early Analytics
- Trevor Plouffe recalls the Twins having an analytics department as early as 2014, consisting of just one person, Jack Goen.
- Plouffe notes the difficulty of this role, bridging the gap between data analysis and baseball players' understanding.
AI Ethics in Baseball
- Plouffe expresses concern about the ethical implications of AI in baseball, particularly regarding pitch tipping.
- He argues against non-uniform personnel analyzing video for this purpose, fearing it undermines the game's integrity.
AI Personal Trainers
- Plouffe suggests AI personal trainers could revolutionize player training and injury prevention.
- These AI trainers could analyze biometrics, movement, and sleep patterns to create personalized training programs.