Big Sky coaches and players discuss AI in baseball strategies

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

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At the Big Sky football kickoff weekend on August 8, coaches discussed the recent memo from Major League Baseball warning teams about proper use of dugout iPads. The memo addresses concerns over the use of AI platforms for in-game decision-making. Coaches like Tim Plough and Bobby Kennedy expressed mixed feelings about AI's increasing role in sports, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the human element in coaching and game strategy. Eastern Washington's Marc Anderson highlighted the utility of AI for internal analysis and enhancing scouting reports, while players like Peyton Wing assert the value of traditional coaching methods. The ongoing debate suggests a cautious approach as AI becomes more prevalent in sports preparation and strategy.

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  • MLB warned teams about AI use on dugout iPads.
  • Coaches voiced concerns over AI's influence on decision-making.
  • Marc Anderson discussed AI's benefits in play analysis.
  • Coaches stress the importance of the human element in coaching.
  • Players prefer traditional coaching over AI suggestions.
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Aug. 8—A big baseball fan, Tim Plough saw the news last month that Major League Baseball had issued a memo to its teams, warning them, essentially, to use their dugout iPads properly. According to reporting, published first by The Athletic, MLB teams may have been using the league-issued devices to access generative artificial intelligence platforms and to consult them about in-game ...

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