• We’ve come a long way from the days when baseball fans would buy a scorecard and track statistics as they watched the game
• Or when a local teenager would poke their head through an opening in the baseball scoreboard and hang relevant numbers at the end of an inning
• Today, we have a new era of baseball electronic scoreboard with LED displays that instantly score the game in addition to amazing graphics and new opportunities for advertising revenues
• LED wireless scoreboard technology is further enhancing the game from the team as well as the fan’s perspective

Wireless Baseball Scoreboards

New, state-of-the-art baseball scoreboards use a relatively new wireless technology that puts a new spin on watching the game live. From instant replay video to ribbon displays on up-to-date action from other baseball game scores, wireless baseball scoreboards provide the best possible experience for the average fan. The LED technology provides maximum visibility no matter where you are seated in the stadium. The lights are visible in both daytime and nighttime with brighter, more vivid colors than outdated incandescent technology.

The technology is relatively maintenance free and the energy costs to run to run the scoreboard are pennies on the dollar compared to incandescent technology. In this day and age of “green” technology, the reduced energy usage of wireless baseball scoreboards is more beneficial to the environment. Wireless technology is more flexible, is battery operated, and reduces the need for high-end investment in computer hardware.

Indoor Scoreboards vs. Outdoor Scoreboards

It is important for indoor scoreboards to have a smooth flow when displaying numbers to achieve the best visual effect. Providing solid numbers as opposed to “dotty” displays is ideal. Not only will fans and coaches be able tell the difference, advertisers will appreciate the quality of their messages in a clear display. The artificial lighting in indoor baseball scoreboards has to be overcome with quality LED technology specially designed for indoors.

Using wider digit segments allows for greater readability and contrast. In some cases, the lack of an available power source to the scoreboard is a problem. Using a battery-powered, wireless controller eliminates this issue. There is no need to worry about weather and other environmental issues eroding an indoor scoreboard, whereas this is crucial in outdoor scoreboards. Acrylic covers over the display, diffuses the light and creates an even look and feel.

The sightlines in outdoor baseball scoreboards have to be taken into account. Every seat in the stadium must be able to view the scoreboard with no difficulty. This provides the fan with the best possible experience and advertisers are assured that their message is getting to the maximum number of consumers. Engineers have discovered that people have a natural range of motion of 100 degrees and this should be factored in when installing outdoor scoreborads. The last thing you want is baseball fans straining themselves to look at the scoreboard and taking away from their experience.

Due to rainfall, humidity, dust, and other environmental factors, outdoor scoreboards should be adequately sealed and waterproof. This will cut down on erosion as well as keep future maintenance expenses lower. Wide digits are required for both nighttime and daytime games to allow for maximum visibility. A dimming switch is ideal for changing light conditions and is especially effective for doubleheaders. When using wireless technology to manage the scoreboard, be sure that the technology takes into account interference from cell phone and atmospheric radio interference.

Large Outdoor Stadium Scoreboards

Large outdoor baseball stadiums require a wider viewing angle to take into account the significant increase in lighted surface area. This ensures that every fan experiences the game on the same level. LED number displays need to be much larger and wider with some exceeding three feet. Brightness levels should be adjustable to take into account different lighting conditions. Overcast days and night games will require less brightness while sunny day games will require more. Red LED numbers are easily visible even in direct sunlight.

Tinted lenses improve readability and should be impact resistant to take the shot of a long ball hitter. Ribbon displays are becoming popular in many stadiums where advertising messages, out-of-town scores, and slogans to bring the fans into the game are shown. The scoreboard should be developed in such a way that it taps into the emotional aspect of the game from the fans perspective. Full color video screens that show instant replays, team mascots, and slogans to entice the fan into cheering are all emotional hot buttons that add to their experience.

Large Indoor Stadium Scoreboards

Indoor scoreboards, such as those at Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay, have to be positioned delicately within the confines of an enclosed structure. The sightlines have to be meticulously calculated to ensure that every fan gets a similar experience. Domed stadiums have a temperature controlled environment so that moisture from rainfall and humidity are not an issue to the scoreboard’s operation. Excessive waterproofing and sealants are not as important as they are with outdoor scoreboards. The addition of several LED video boards only adds to the enjoyment of the game from the fan’s perspective. Additional advertising options are a bonus to stadium and team revenues.

The artificial lighting in indoor stadiums has to be overcome with experimentation on the best LED display to avoid blurring. The video boards are huge by most standards and reveal not only the score but the pitching matchups, the count, pitch speed as well as other vital and interesting statistics. This brings the fans right into the minute by minute action of the game.

The new era of baseball electronic scoreboadrs provides spectacular opportunities for baseball entertainment. The fans are brought into the game with up-to-date statistics in addition to replays of key points in the contest. You can feel the excitement building in the stadium as they await the next close-up of an amazing play. LED scoreboarsd make each fan feel that they are part of something special. The benefits of this relatively new technology are a boon to the fans, ownership, and advertisers alike.