It’s a home run to Hollywood

Kitman Labs signs deal with LA Dodgers

Erik Bedard of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona Picture: Getty

The Irish firm Kitman Labs is heading to Hollywood. The sports software developer has signed a deal to work with the Los Angeles Dodgers, with further US deals set to follow.

The baseball side is partnering with the Irish firm to use its analytics system to reduce the risk of injury in professional athletes. Kitman Labs has developed a system – called Profiler – which has been used by Irish rugby teams and ...