IdaGriz01
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Just kidding, but Sports Illustrated does have a column along these lines.
According to a report on ESPN … http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/1...mlb-los-angeles-dodgers-use-electronic-device
the Mets have complained to the league that the Dodgers are using laser range finders to position outfielders. (I know ... baseball, but hang with me.
) Right now, it’s apparently only during practice, but the Mets asked the league if that practice was “appropriate.” Dodger outfielders also carry a laminated card that tells them where to position themselves for each batter in the opposing lineup. One Dodger outfielder consulted his card during a game and caused a firestorm on “social media” because viewers thought he was using his cell phone.
I suppose this was inevitable, but its seems sad that players would need such a crutch. Of course, it also seems like the advice was pretty rudimentary. But it’s hard to be sure on that since no outsider (that reporters know of) has had a close look at the cards. Back when I played outfield (eons ago), we went over the opposing lineup before the game and then made adjustments depending upon who was pitching, the game situation, etc.
But it got me to thinking about football, where most QBs have a “cheat sheet” strapped to their wrist. Why shouldn’t other position players -- like on the defense -- not have something along those lines? Of course, the logical end point it to have wireless comm from the bench for every player. Hell, we could eliminate the huddle (even more than we already have) and just broadcast the play to the whole team. No wide receiver would ever again have an excuse for jumping the count, since he’d get that through his helmet.
Why … the possibilities are limitless! :lol: :lol: :lol:
(For teams that could afford it.)
According to a report on ESPN … http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/1...mlb-los-angeles-dodgers-use-electronic-device
the Mets have complained to the league that the Dodgers are using laser range finders to position outfielders. (I know ... baseball, but hang with me.
) Right now, it’s apparently only during practice, but the Mets asked the league if that practice was “appropriate.” Dodger outfielders also carry a laminated card that tells them where to position themselves for each batter in the opposing lineup. One Dodger outfielder consulted his card during a game and caused a firestorm on “social media” because viewers thought he was using his cell phone.I suppose this was inevitable, but its seems sad that players would need such a crutch. Of course, it also seems like the advice was pretty rudimentary. But it’s hard to be sure on that since no outsider (that reporters know of) has had a close look at the cards. Back when I played outfield (eons ago), we went over the opposing lineup before the game and then made adjustments depending upon who was pitching, the game situation, etc.
But it got me to thinking about football, where most QBs have a “cheat sheet” strapped to their wrist. Why shouldn’t other position players -- like on the defense -- not have something along those lines? Of course, the logical end point it to have wireless comm from the bench for every player. Hell, we could eliminate the huddle (even more than we already have) and just broadcast the play to the whole team. No wide receiver would ever again have an excuse for jumping the count, since he’d get that through his helmet.
Why … the possibilities are limitless! :lol: :lol: :lol:
(For teams that could afford it.)
