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Dodgers slugger pulls curtain back on stunning use of AI in baseball

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 10). Dodgers slugger pulls curtain back on stunning use of AI in baseball. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/sports/dodgers-max-muncy-pulls-curtain-back-on-stunning-use-of-ai-in-baseball/

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Max Muncy of the Dodgers discussed how AI is increasingly being used in baseball during an appearance on Foul Territory. Teams are using AI to analyze pitch patterns and player movements, such as glove positioning and hand placement for coaches at first and third base. While the Dodgers aren't currently implementing AI themselves, the potential for its use became apparent during a playoff game where the Brewers might have used AI to identify a pitcher's breaking ball, leading to a strategic advantage that could tip postseason games.

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In a recent appearance on Foul Territory, Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy discussed how teams around Major League Baseball are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI). While the Dodgers themselves aren't currently implementing AI strategies, Muncy acknowledged that it is becoming more prevalent. He explained that AI programs can analyze pitch patterns and suggest optimal defensive positions for players.

During the National League Championship Series starting Sunday against the Brewers, there was a notable incident in Game 2 of the NLDS where Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick tipped off Padres pitcher Mason Miller’s breaking ball by tapping his neck at second base. This led to Jackson Chourio laying off a slider, causing Miller to blow the save and potentially affecting the outcome of the game. Whether the Brewers used AI to deduce Miller's pitch pattern remains unclear but is highly speculated given recent trends in baseball analytics.

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Artificial Intelligence has already infiltrated Major League Baseball. asserted

Intelligence → infiltrate → Baseball

In a recent appearance on Foul Territory, Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy discussed how teams around the league are utilizing AI to their advantage. “I think [AI] is becoming way more and more prevalent. asserted

AI → discuss → advantage

I’ve heard of a couple of teams starting to use AI programs,” Muncy said. asserted

Muncy → hear → programs

“You plug in pitches and the AI program points differences on where the glove is and hand position. asserted

glove → plug → is

That’s what you have been beginning to see with first and third base coaches. asserted

you → ’ → coaches

The Dodgers don’t appear to be implementing AI into their game strategies, but as technology advances, it’s no surprise professional sports teams have begun to utilize new and improved methods. asserted

teams → appear → methods

Tipping pitches can be especially costly in the postseason, when a team’s season is on the line. asserted

season → tip → line

The Brewers, who the Dodgers will face in the National League Championship Series starting Sunday, managed to deduce Mason Miller’s breaking ball in Game 2 of the NLDS. asserted

Dodgers → face → NLDS

Miller blew the save after Brewers’ Sal Frelick tapped his neck at second base before Jackson Chourio laid off a slider that would have resulted in a strikeout and a Padres win. asserted

that → blow → strikeout

Did Milwaukee use AI? asserted

Milwaukee → use → AI

That’s the million dollar question. asserted

That → ’ → ?

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