A Conversation with Alexander Booth of the Texas Rangers on Data and AI in Baseball

Alexander Booth, Assistant Director of R&D at the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, sits down for a discussion on how the Rangers are leveraging data and AI to gain a competitive edge. Topics covered include:

• How data and analytics are transforming the game of baseball

• The Rangers' use of Databricks' Lakehouse Platform for data engineering, analytics and machine learning

• Examples of AI and machine learning models the Rangers have developed for player evaluation, game strategy and fan experience

• Challenges of working with massive amounts of data from diverse sources like sensors, video and social media

• The future of data and AI in baseball and how it will continue to reshape the sport

In this insightful conversation with Rob Strechay at the Databricks Data + AI Summit 2023, Alexander Booth provides a behind-the-scenes look at how one of Major League Baseball's most innovative franchises is harnessing the power of data science, analytics and AI. Viewers will walk away with practical lessons and insights applicable to any industry seeking to gain competitive advantage through data and AI.