{"id":108840,"date":"2026-03-02T18:59:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/896988530"},"modified":"2026-03-02T18:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:59:53","slug":"nationals-not-in-dark-ages-anymore-embrace-new-tech-at-spring-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/nationals-not-in-dark-ages-anymore-embrace-new-tech-at-spring-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Nationals not in ‘dark ages anymore,’ embrace new tech at spring training"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Nationals have joined the rest of the majors in the 21st century. After years of relying on old-school development and scouting under former general manager Mike Rizzo, the franchise\u2019s new regime is embracing fresh technology.<\/p>\n

Manager Blake Butera<\/a> and President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni<\/a>, who are both in their 30s, brought a stack of new ideas with them to West Palm Beach, Florida, for spring training. The Nationals\u2019 young roster is loving the new approach.<\/p>\n

Washington\u2019s<\/a> training activities have featured fresh equipment, including Pulse workload monitors on pitchers\u2019 throwing arms and Trajekt machines \u2014 which can mirror a real-life opposing pitcher\u2019s arm movement and arsenal \u2014 for batting practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not in the dark ages anymore. It\u2019s a bunch of new stuff, so I\u2019m excited to see what comes with it. I know we\u2019re going to do some great things,\u201d outfielder Daylen Lile told MLB<\/a> Network Radio. \u201cJust the analytical part, just having all the technology; that\u2019s going to develop us and benefit us on the field.\u201d<\/p>\n

Development is crucial for a Nationals franchise that has still refused to spend money in free agency. <\/p>\n

Washington<\/a> spent just $11.4 million on new players over the offseason. It\u2019s the third-lowest receipt in the majors, according to Spotrac.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays \u2014 the reigning pennant winners \u2014 spent a combined $667.5 million in free agency.<\/p>\n