NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is experimenting with pre-tacked baseballs at some Triple-A games during the last stretch of the minor league season. MLB confirmed the trial to The Associated Press on Thursday after it was initially reported by Baseball America. MLB has been experimenting with tacky baseballs since at least 2016, when some where game-tested at the Arizona Fall League. The prototypes used in Triple-A have a substance applied to them to create a bit of tackiness. Only a few Triple-A teams will use the prototype balls over the final 10 games because MLB has limited supplies.

Source: thestar September 23, 2021 23:37 UTC