Every baseball or softball journey starts with a simple moment, picking up a bat, throwing a ball, or stepping onto the field with friends and family.
That spirit is what PLAY BALL Weekend is all about: celebrating the fun, energy, and excitement of the game while inspiring the next generation to get involved. This year, Diamond Kinetics is proud to bring that experience to athletes and families everywhere as the virtual home of PLAY BALL Weekend.
Through the DK App, players can take part in interactive baseball and softball experiences designed to help them compete, learn, improve, and have fun all weekend long.
The DK App is transforming PLAY BALL Weekend into an interactive digital experience where players can train alongside big leaguers, test their skills, and compete from wherever they are. Whether you’re in the backyard, at the field, or in the batting cage, the DK App makes it easy to join the action and stay connected to the game.
Here’s what players can explore during PLAY BALL Weekend:
Think you swing like your favorite player?
With PLAY BALL Swing Match, kids can take real swings while DK’s SmartMotion technology uses a phone’s camera to capture and compare swing motion with Major League stars.
Learning from the best in the game has never been easier.
Designed to get kids swinging more and smiling the whole time, the DK App features quick, fun, and interactive PLAY BALL lessons focused on core hitting concepts. Players can learn from MLB stars including Willy Adames, CJ Abrams, Vinnie Pasquantino, and more.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Coach Ballgame team up to deliver advice, encouragement, and big league insights to help young athletes improve their game while keeping the focus on having fun.
Grab your bat, dig in, and swing for the fences with special PLAY BALL challenges inside the DK App.
Baseball and softball are games of quick thinking and smart decisions.
Diamond Decisions challenges players to test their baseball IQ through interactive game scenarios and situational decision-making activities that make learning the game more engaging and competitive.
At Diamond Kinetics, our mission has always been to help players better understand their performance, improve their skills, and stay connected to the game they love.
As the trusted youth development platform of Major League Baseball, we’re excited to extend the energy of PLAY BALL Weekend beyond the field and into homes, cages, backyards, and training facilities everywhere.
The future of baseball and softball development is interactive, connected, and accessible — and PLAY BALL Weekend is the perfect opportunity to experience it.
Diamond Kinetics is proud to help bring the excitement of baseball and softball to kids across the country through MLB’s PLAY BALL Weekend. The goal is simple: help players smile while they improve, gamify the game, and most importantly — PLAY BALL.
