Nov 1, 2006
Torre dives into online virtual world
Have you ever wondered what it would be like
to play for Joe Torre? Now you can find out.
The Yankees manager has teamed up with
Van Wagner Sports Group to develop "Joe
Torre's Virtual Baseball Academy," a
CD-ROM licensed by Major League Baseball
and available for purchase at MLB.com.
The interactive, animated 3-D CD-ROM features
Torre's coaching method to teach baseball
to youth baseball players, coaches and
parents.
"This is a unique product, because
it's done in 3-D animation," Torre said. "When
you combine that technology with my method
of teaching the game, we think we have
created the best baseball training product
in the
market."
"Joe Torre's Virtual Baseball Academy" teaches
baseball skills and drills that are simple
and effective, practice plans for youth
baseball coaches, as well as the mental
aspects of
the game.
The CD-ROM also features "Joe Torre's
Ballpark Challenge," which includes
experiences that surround environments unique
to a baseball stadium, from the concession
stand to the bleachers to the playing field.
The game comes in three levels of play, including
a peanut throw and a fly-ball catch.
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