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Originally Posted by MrRabbit
Electronic scorebooks, however, are permitted for use by base coaches.
Why is a base coach keep score?
Guess they must have a not hitting team so they need something to do.
It is a communication device and it is electronic It is illegal.
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Well, plenty of base coaches keep score during games, so it's not at all unusual.
My point in bringing all of this up isn't so much for debate as it is awareness. Technology is changing. We all need to be aware of the different technologies that are coming out that could impact the game, and we need to recognize that due to technologies merging (by creating newer devices like iPhones, Android phones and iPads) and becoming more software-driven, we're going to see coaches who will want to use these devices out on the field. I've seen a lot of players on other forums ask questions like, "what's the best softball app for the iPhone?" And yes, they are out there.
Again, I'm not advocating that we allow these devices, as they are still, at their hearts, communication devices. As such, they should be prohibited from being on the field.