Blaze Intelligence MLB Pilot Playbook

Executive Summary

A 12-week implementation to prove Champion Enigma Engine (CEE) delivers measurable competitive advantage through quantified intangibles.

Week 1-2: Data Integration Sprint

Technical Setup

• MLB StatsAPI connection (roster, game feeds)
• Statcast integration (exit velocity, launch angle, sprint speed)
• Internal video feed access (dugout, mound visits, at-bats)
• Wearables API (if available: Whoop, Oura, Catapult)

Baseline Collection

• 2024 season clutch situations catalog
• High-leverage at-bat library (9th inning, RISP)
• Injury/return-from-injury performance deltas
• Manager decision points with outcomes

Week 3-4: CEE Calibration

Pattern Training

• Tag 100 clutch moments with outcomes
• Visual signal extraction from video
• Physiological baseline per player
• Decision latency benchmarks

Initial Scoring

• Generate first Champion Dimension scores
• Compare to traditional WAR/OPS+
• Identify signal/noise thresholds
• Create confidence intervals

Week 5-8: Live Implementation

Daily Workflow Integration

• Morning: Readiness scores published to coaching staff
• Pre-game: Individual CEE states + adjustment recommendations
• In-game: Live pressure state monitoring, bullpen readiness alerts
• Post-game: Performance vs. prediction audit, model updates

Deliverables

• Coach Cards: One-page player adjustments
• Readiness Dashboard: Team-wide view
• Clutch Probability Feed: Real-time situational forecasts
• Development Tracker: Week-over-week dimension changes

Week 9-10: Validation Sprint

Metrics to Track

• Decision Lift: % improvement in high-leverage substitutions
• Readiness Accuracy: Correlation of morning scores to game performance
• Injury Prevention: False positive/negative rates on fatigue signals
• Development Velocity: Behavioral change in targeted dimensions

A/B Testing

• Control group: Traditional analytics only
• Test group: CEE-enhanced decisions
• Measure: Win probability added, run differential, injury days

Week 11-12: Scale & Report

Documentation

• Evidence portfolio: 10 decisive moments where CEE changed outcomes
• ROI calculation: Wins added, salary efficiency gained
• Coach testimonials: Workflow impact statements
• Player feedback: Development acceleration examples

Expansion Planning

• API specification for league-wide deployment
• Multi-team comparison framework
• Youth/development league adaptation
• Scouting integration blueprint

Success Criteria

Quantitative (Must Hit 3 of 4)

1. +2 wins vs. projection through better deployment
2. 15% reduction in high-leverage decision errors
3. 80% correlation between readiness scores and performance
4. 20% faster targeted behavior change in development

Qualitative (Must Hit 2 of 3)

1. Coaching staff daily active usage >80%
2. Player buy-in with voluntary biometric sharing >60%
3. Front office requests expansion to draft/trade evaluation

Risk Mitigation

Data Gaps

• If biosignals unavailable: Default to video-only CEE (70% signal retention)
• If video limited: Use broadcast + Statcast fusion
• If resistance to change: Start with single coach champion, expand gradually

Technical Issues

• Latency concerns: Edge caching, pre-computed morning states
• Integration friction: Dedicated Blaze operator for first 4 weeks
• Model drift: Weekly recalibration, holdout validation

Investment & Resources

From Blaze

• 2 engineers (full-time for integration)
• 1 data scientist (model tuning)
• 1 baseball ops specialist (workflow design)
• 24/7 on-call support during games

From Partner Org

• Data access permissions
• 1 analytics liaison
• Weekly 30-min coaching staff sync
• Champion coach to drive adoption

Timeline to Value

• Day 7: First readiness scores delivered
• Day 21: Live in-game pressure states
• Day 45: Measurable decision improvement
• Day 84: Full ROI validation

Post-Pilot Path

Success Scenario

1. Convert to annual subscription
2. Expand to minor league system
3. Add draft/trade evaluation module
4. Co-develop proprietary dimensions

Scale Timeline

• Month 4-6: Full season implementation
• Month 7-9: Multi-org pilots
• Month 10-12: League-wide offering

Contact: partnerships@blaze-intelligence.com
Technical: api@blaze-intelligence.com
Pilot Director: Austin Humphrey