2022 is the first season that MLB teams are permitted to use PitchCom, a technology system designed to improve communication between catchers and pitchers
Teams also have the option to embed code names for different types of pitches. The technology is available in English and Spanish at this point.
The league hopes that by introducing PitchCom, it’ll create a more secure and effective line of communication within teams, reducing the chance of sign-stealing and increasing the speed of the game. This comes in the wake of a 2019-20 investigation that revealed the Houston Astros used a combination of illegally-placed cameras and undetected nonverbal cues -- such as banging on a trash can -- to warn players at-bat of incoming pitches, including during their 2017 World Series victory.
Furthermore, baseball has long come under fire for its relatively slow-tempo. The PitchCom technology could reduce the amount of time spent between catchers and pitchers at the mound. Two weeks into the season, PitchCom is being met with mixed reviews. Many seem to appreciate the increased efficiency.
Justin Verlander and Martín Maldonado used PitchCom tonight. Verlander said he enjoyed it and it worked well.However, a few poorly timed technological difficulties and rowdy crowds have left some teams frustrated.
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