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Apparently the MLB version can be customized

From a Sports Illustrated Story: Though PitchCom comes with a standard collection of pre-set tracks (“four-seam fastball,” “curveball,” and so on, available in English, Spanish, Japanese and Korean), a number of clubs decided to record their own. Some are just basic calls done in a different voice. A few are highly specific to a given pitcher or scenario. Others are simply motivational. One reliever had his team program in the voice from the video game Mortal Kombat saying “Finish him.” (Who wants to hear “heater” when you can hear that?) One club has a far more profane version of “Throw it over the plate, you wimp.” And Guardians catcher Austin Hedges has become known for his “f— yeah” button."
Posted: 08/14/2023 at 10:56 PM ET
(In response to this post by nvpbrown)

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Another new rule is allowing electronic communication devices
VTChip 08/14/23 09:20 AM ET
I'm amused by the "one-way" part of the communication.
nvpbrown 08/14/23 12:22 PM ET
Makes it sound like the players are robots who must obey commands**
UpperQuad 08/15/23 10:13 AM ET
Apparently the MLB version can be customized
VTChip 08/14/23 10:56 PM ET
Discussed PitchCom on Orioles/Padres broadcast last night
HOKIESHARK 08/15/23 08:10 AM ET
Note the word "touch" on a fly ball. Fly ball does not have to be caught
laphroaig 08/14/23 11:15 AM ET
It's always been "touch" in all levels of baseball and softball
OKDokeyHokie 08/15/23 04:28 AM ET
Yup. Perfectly legal. It's surprising how many people believe otherwise.**
laphroaig 08/15/23 06:07 AM ET
Otherwise, the outfielder could juggle, the ball back into infield**
hokietony 08/14/23 07:28 PM ET
Zactly**
laphroaig 08/15/23 06:09 AM ET