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Driveline Baseball PodcastEP 63: Modeling the Game: How Driveline R&D Utilizes AIIn this special episode of the Driveline podcast, a few members of Driveline’s R&D team (Kyle Boddy, Clayton Thompson, Conner Pelletier & Jack Lambert) talk through how they use AI in projects, from building pitch models to solving motion capture problems on-site with an NBA team. They share what it was like starting as interns, the mistakes they made, and what helped them grow. The episode also covers what they look for when hiring now, and why technical skills alone aren’t enough. It's a look inside the systems, tools, and mindset behind Driveline’s innovation.
2025-04-1551 minDriveline Baseball PodcastEP45: MLB Draft Strategy, Travis Bazzana's Development, Automated Strike ZonesIn today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, CEO Mike Rathwell and Founder Kyle Boddy are joined by Driveline Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey. Topics covered: 00:00 Demystifying the MLB Draft 06:00 Unique Draft Strategies 16:27 Travis Bazzana's Development Journey 38:30 The Potential Impact of an Automated Strike Zone 53:13 Creating a More Engaging Product for Fans
2024-07-291h 08Driveline Baseball PodcastEP44: How Fast Can a Human Throw a Baseball, AI in Baseball Player DevelopmentIn today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, CEO Mike Rathwell and Founder Kyle Boddy discuss Eno Sarris' recent article, 'How Fast Could a Human Being Throw a Fastball? 106 mph, 110 mph — Even 125 mph?', and the future of player development in baseball with AI. Eno Saris' Article Come train with us
2024-07-1828 minDriveline Baseball PodcastEP43: The MLB Draft, College Baseball, Hard Work vs. TalentIn today's episode of the Driveline Podcast, Founder Kyle Boddy and CEO Mike Rathwell, discuss the upcoming MLB draft, draft prospect and Driveline trainee Travis Bazzana, the changes in college baseball, and much more.
2024-07-1550 minDriveline Baseball PodcastEP42: MLB bat tracking data, Our new insane pitching machine, The role of starting pitchers The podcast is back! Driveline Founder Kyle Boddy, CEO Mike Rathwell, and Director of Hitting Tanner Stokey discuss bat tracking and the future of hitting, our new Trajekt pitching machine, the changing role of starting pitchers in today's game, and more.
2024-06-1154 min