Players can compete against others around the world.
Norwegian sports tech company Playfinity introduced its Backyard League Gaming Baseball, which turns the game of catch into a video game through a connected mobile application for iOS and Android devices.
The Backyard League Gaming Baseball is the same size and weight as a regulation MLB baseball. It can connect to an iOS or Android device via Bluetooth, and it allows players to track different stats about each throw they toss and catch, such as speed, airtime, height, and transfer speed. The ball can also detect when it hits the ground. Unlike a regular baseball, the Backyard League Gaming Baseball is only designed to be used for games of catch — it shouldn’t be hit with a bat.
The Backyard League mobile app allows players to build and track their baseball…
