MLB Bids Farewell to AI Powered Strategy Calls in Dugouts Major League Baseball has banned the use of dugout iPads for making strategic decisions, a move that marks a significant shift away from relying on technology.
The decision, announced via memo to teams on June 11, recognizes that baseball's unique blend of human intuition and statistical analysis cannot be reduced to mere algorithmic outputs.
The ease with which teams exploited the initial policy highlights its flawed logic. After the sign stealing scandal in 2021, iPad use was ostensibly restricted, but as time passed, teams lobbied for greater leniency.