PSP Helps MLB Pitcher Prepare For Real Games

The night before a game, Johan Santana (perhaps the best pitcher in the American League right now) kicks back with his PSP and plays a few simulations of the upcoming game. As video games become more and more realistic, they have become more and more useful for training and practice for real world events.

“Either the night before or on the morning of the game, he’ll check out the lineup of the team he’s facing, take in how the hitters have done against him. Then, alone on his bed, he’ll pick up his PlayStation Portable, plug in the team he’ll soon be pitching against for real, and go to work. …
“‘Believe it or not, sometimes I see things in video games that will come true,’ Santana says. ‘Particularly in the last year. They’re coming up with some good games, so realistic — the stats are so accurate, and you can go from there. I’m sure a lot of players will agree with what I’m saying. Because it gives you ideas. I see the scouting reports, though I don’t go by that, and in these video games you can see what the hitters have, how to approach them. It’s pretty cool.'”

Granted, you won’t win the Cy Young award by solely practicing on your PSP, but those blessed with the right physical prowess can achieve a mental edge through video game simulations.

The night before a game, Johan Santana (perhaps the best pitcher in the American League right now) kicks back with his PSP and plays a few simulations of the upcoming game. As video games become more and more realistic, they have become more and more useful for training and practice for real world events.

“Either the night before or on the morning of the game, he’ll check out the lineup of the team he’s facing, take in how the hitters have done against him. Then, alone on his bed, he’ll pick up his PlayStation Portable, plug in the team he’ll soon be pitching against for real, and go to work. …
“‘Believe it or not, sometimes I see things in video games that will come true,’ Santana says. ‘Particularly in the last year. They’re coming up with some good games, so realistic — the stats are so accurate, and you can go from there. I’m sure a lot of players will agree with what I’m saying. Because it gives you ideas. I see the scouting reports, though I don’t go by that, and in these video games you can see what the hitters have, how to approach them. It’s pretty cool.'”

Granted, you won’t win the Cy Young award by solely practicing on your PSP, but those blessed with the right physical prowess can achieve a mental edge through video game simulations.