Major League Baseball Selects Sportradar to Transform Player Talent Scouting for All 30 Clubs

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Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) has secured a multiyear agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB) to provide sports performance analysis of amateur baseball prospects through its Synergy Coaching and Scouting solution. The partnership will significantly expand event coverage from 3,300 to over 20,000 games, marking a 600% increase. This includes coverage of college, international, professional partner leagues, and top high school events.

The solution leverages Sportradar's AI-powered technology to transform video data into detailed metrics and actionable insights, helping MLB and its 30 Clubs streamline player evaluation and draft decisions. The partnership represents an expansion of Sportradar's relationship with MLB, providing comprehensive scouting tools for identifying future talent.

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• Secured multiyear agreement with MLB, expanding existing partnership
• Significant expansion of event coverage by 600% (from 3,300 to 20,000+ games)
• Access to broader market through all 30 MLB Clubs

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NEW YORK and ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) today announced a multiyear agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB) to offer unparalleled sports performance analysis of amateur baseball prospects, through its Synergy Coaching and Scouting solution, to the league and its 30 Clubs. This new partnership will revolutionize player talent scouting through Sportradar’s advanced, proprietary technology and highlights Sportradar’s commitment to delivering innovative and game-changing solutions to the league.

Under the agreement, MLB and its 30 Clubs will gain access to an unprecedented depth of player analysis and insights with event coverage expanding significantly, from 3,300 to more than 20,000 games – an over 600% increase. This includes college, international, professional partner leagues and leading amateur leagues, such as the MLB Draft League, the Appalachian League and MLB Develops events, and, for the first time, top high school events.

The Synergy Coaching and Scouting solution is uniquely positioned to address the player evaluation needs of MLB as it leverages Sportradar’s expertise ingesting and transforming millions of data points from video into detailed metrics, actionable insights and dynamic visualizations. This, combined with Sportradar’s AI-powered sports performance technology, enables Synergy to provide unparalleled, in-depth analysis of every player, play and game situation, and equips MLB and Club scouts with the information and insights they need to streamline the evaluation process, guide draft decisions and support the development of future MLB players.

“Sportradar’s cutting-edge technology, alongside our reputation as a trusted partner to leading US sports leagues, is driving the transformation of sports performance analysis,” said Eduard Blonk, Chief Commercial Officer, Sportradar. “Through Synergy we are pleased that we are expanding our relationship with MLB, equipping them with the deep data and insights they need to identify the next generation of players. We are eager to continue bringing innovative solutions to MLB.”

“We are excited to expand our relationship with Sportradar and ensure equal access to the Synergy video and data services for all 30 MLB Clubs. This platform has become a key resource for Clubs in the domestic and international scouting process and we look forward to continuing our work with Sportradar in the coming years,” said John D’Angelo, MLB’s Sr. Vice President of Amateur and Medical Operations.

About Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball's business, marketing, community relations and social responsibility endeavors. With dynamic new rules emphasizing action and improved pace of play, MLB recently recorded its best year-over-year attendance increase in 30 years. The game continues to expand its global reach through events, programming and content for fans all over the world, and registered records in games and minutes watched this season on MLB.TV. With the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game.

About Sportradar
Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries, the company provides sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a best-in-class range of solutions to help grow their business. As the trusted partner of organizations like the ATP, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, UEFA, FIFA and Bundesliga, Sportradar covers close to a million events annually across all major sports. With deep industry relationships and expertise, Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience, it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services division and advocacy for an integrity-driven environment for all involved.
For more information about Sportradar, please visit www.sportradar.com   

MLB Contact
Media:
Michael Teevan
michael.teevan@mlb.com

Sportradar Contacts
Media:
Sandra Lee
press@sportradar.com

Investor Relations:
Jim Bombassei
investor.relations@sportradar.com

FAQ

What is the scope of Sportradar's (SRAD) new MLB scouting agreement?

The agreement provides MLB and its 30 Clubs with access to Sportradar's Synergy Coaching and Scouting solution, covering over 20,000 games across college, international, professional partner leagues, and high school events.

How much will game coverage increase under Sportradar's (SRAD) MLB partnership?

Game coverage will increase by over 600%, from 3,300 to more than 20,000 games.

What technology will Sportradar (SRAD) use for MLB talent scouting?

Sportradar will use its AI-powered Synergy Coaching and Scouting solution, which transforms video data into detailed metrics, actionable insights, and dynamic visualizations for player evaluation.