iPods Aren't Just for Music

Personally? I use two iPod Nanos instead of rolls of quarters for any and all streetfights we encounter on our road to live music. Apparently, Major League Baseball is a little more resourceful.

Techno-sport: A whole new ballgame
"Speaking of the dispersal of scouting information, there's a valuable new aid for that these days: the iPod. Yes, in baseball iPods aren't just for playing music on the treadmill or the airplane — they're also the tools of the scouting profession.

"'It's an exciting development,' says Gayton. 'Thanks to the iPods, you can now watch scouting video and scout a player in person at the same time.'

"While Gayton says the iPod isn't yet standard scouting equipment, it still has plenty of value to the organization, and it's most assuredly a growing trend. As well, many teams are also using iPods to distribute advance-scouting footage to their players.

"A few days ahead of a pitcher's upcoming start, for instance, compressed footage of each opposing hitter can be downloaded to his iPod. That allows him to watch the video on his on time and at any location. Many ballplayers have a borderline addiction to reviewing film and taking advantage of video scouting. Thanks to such creative use of the iPod, it's easier than ever to feed that addiction."
[from FoxSports.com]