In Time for Opening Day: Arizona Diamondbacks Sign With ScoutAdvisor Corp.
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TAMPA, FL, Mar 26 (MARKET WIRE) --
The defending National League West Champion Arizona Diamondbacks have deployed
the ScoutAdvisor(R) suite of scouting and baseball information solutions in time
for the start of the 2008 season.
"The Diamondbacks are committed to deploying the best technology available
to
optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of our baseball operations," said
General
Manager Josh Byrnes. "The ScoutAdvisor(R) system is proven technology. We have
chosen the best information management system in professional baseball
today."
After meeting with the company during the winter meetings in December, the
Diamondbacks selected both the ScoutAdvisor(R) flagship system, which provides
secure collaboration on scouting and other critical player information, and
ScoutAdvisor(R) DataPro, a powerful new web-based tool that utilizes
relational technology to run elaborate, cross-database searches that combine
player
information, scouting data and statistics from multiple public and proprietary
sources.
"We are honored to count the Arizona Diamondbacks among our ScoutAdvisor
clients,"
said Michael Morizio, President and CEO, ScoutAdvisor Corp. "This club has a
reputation for excellence and a track record of utilizing the best, most
effective technology tools available to hone its competitive edge. The
ScoutAdvisor(R) software system is an important new weapon in the
Diamondbacks' technology arsenal."
The flagship ScoutAdvisor(R) scouting and baseball information system is
fully customizable and allows general managers, front-office staff, instructors
and scouts to securely access public and propriety scouting and statistical
data. Field staff can upload daily scouting reports and synchronize their
systems with automated player updates, roster moves, daily statistics and other
transaction information from Major League Baseball (MLB), MLB Advanced Media
(MLBAM) and other STATS providers, all via one centralized database system.
Other features include a player development module with daily game
reports,major league, minor league and amateur "pref list" capabilities, and a
comprehensive calendar and scheduling component that allows the staff to
coordinate scout and player-related plans and activities.
ScoutAdvisor(R) DataPro is a fully relational, highly secure web-based
application
that integrates seamlessly as a portal on top of any club's scouting system,
including ScoutAdvisor(R), IBM PROS and proprietary systems. Accessible via the
web
plus an offline version, it allows clubs to streamline their analysis of
combined statistical and evaluation data on pro or amateur players. DataPro
also features a proprietary customizable player dashboard where all data and
reports
on a particular player can be displayed and printed from one logical place.
About ScoutAdvisor Corporation
Based in Tampa, Fla., ScoutAdvisor Corp. (www.scoutadvisor.com)
specializesin the creation of technology solutions to improve the collection,
reporting and
management of data for professional sports teams. ScoutAdvisor(R) systems are
currently used by 14 Major League Baseball teams: Arizona Diamondbacks; Atlanta
Braves; Boston Red Sox; Detroit Tigers; Houston Astros; Kansas City Royals; Los
Angeles Angels; New York Mets; New York Yankees; Oakland Athletics; San Diego
Padres; Seattle Mariners; St. Louis Cardinals; and Washington Nationals. The
ScoutAdvisor(R) International Scouting System is currently in use by the ORIX
Buffaloes, a Nippon Professional Baseball team with scouts in the United
States and Japan.
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