Baseball biometrics: wearable tech approved for Major League use

Biometric devices measuring players' joint stress, heart and breathing rates have been approved for use during Major League Baseball games this season

Wearable technology is coming to Major League Baseball.

The sport's playing rules committee approved two devices for use during games this season, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The Motus Baseball Sleeve measures stress on elbows and the Zephyr Bioharness monitors heart and breathing rates.