While football fever may have gripped the sports terrain courtesy the ongoing FIFA World Cup, a new application for the iPhone ensures baseball fans are not disappointed. Bloomberg launches the Front Office Baseball 2010 for avid baseball fans. Designed for the users of iPhone and iPod touch, this app adds to the entertainment by offering the best statistical analysis and comparisons on the web.
Developed for fantasy players and baseball fans, this game delivers a view of the detailed information for every MLB player. This includes the status, overall and position rankings, comprehensive news on the current and next match ups, biography, as well as batting, pitching and fielding statistics over multiple seasons. It is enabled with tools where users can find the best replacement for their fantasy team in a matter of seconds.
Bill Squadron head of Bloomberg Sports, commented, “Whether settling a baseball argument or making the right move for your fantasy team, this latest product now puts the power of Bloomberg Sports Front Office tools literally in the hands of any baseball fan, in a format that is fun to use and very easy to understand and share. The app is a must-have for any fantasy player or baseball fan on the go.”
Users can also choose any four stats and create their own ranking. They can view the performance in the trend chart by tapping and holding for stats with one finger and changing with two fingers. Radar charts enable users to view and compare a players ‘multi-stat profile’ with league benchmarks.
The Front Office Baseball 2010 application is available for free through iTunes and gives access to all the features mentioned for the top 10 players. For access to all MLB players’ information, an upgrade available at a price of $4.99 needs to be acquired.