Two tweets by @EricFisherSBJ:
MLB Advanced Media unveiling at #SSAC14 new analytics system, optical tracking-based, measuring every play on field.
New MLBAM analytics system uses x, y, z coords. to measure movement of ball, every player. Distance, accel., flight/run path, etc
This is revolutionary. This is going to be huge.
You're Well-Beered Englishman? I always loved that username. Hilarious article too
Thanks! Yup, I've been WBE for a couple years now.