MLB will allow players to use Snapchat during a spring game

(AP Images) Ever wonder what it’s like to take part in a real Major League Baseball game? Want to know how it feels to sit next to David Ortiz in the dugout? Or stand by as Felix Hernandez tosses warm-up pitches in the bullpen before a start? You might get the answers to those questions soon.

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On March 11, MLB and Snapchat are teaming up to bring fans Snapchat Day. The event is part of a new, multi-year partnership between the two companies, which was announced Friday.

For the first time ever, players will be permitted to use smartphones during games in order to send pictures and video to Snapchat. If Bryce Harper wants to take a selfie in the dugout seconds before stepping into the on deck circle, or Craig Kimbrel wants to shoot video of his fellow relievers warming up before they enter a game, they can.

If you’re going to take a selfie on a baseball field as a live game is going on, you might as well use a SnapBat.

Yes, the SnapBat, which was introduced during the 2015 Home Run Derby, will be making another appearance on Snapchat Day. MLB is rolling out a new design for the Snapbat this year, which they will debut during the event. Each team will have access to its own SnapBat, and players will be allowed to utilize the device as if it were their own smartphone.

If you already have the Snapchat app on your smartphone, it won’t be difficult to find the various photos and videos sent in by players that day. The Snapchat landing page will feature a day-long Live Story documenting the events. On top of that, different snaps will be available on MLB, individual team and player accounts.

(AP Images) This probably won’t be the last time Snapchat pulls off something like this either. Due to the new partnership, Snapchat will cover MLB games and events both this season, and in future years. That includes opening day, the All-Star game and the postseason.

As far as March 11 goes, we’re looking forward to seeing what players have up their sleeves. On a normal day, taking that SnapBat up to the plate to take a selfie just before an at-bat would earn an ejection, but we’re hoping the umpires might be a little more lenient for this special occasion. And if any players wants to submit video of one of their teammates making a diving catch in the outfield while they provide the play-by-play, we’ll gladly watch it.

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Mostly, we’re hoping it will be fun. This is chance for players to give fans an inside look at what it’s like to participate in spring training. As long as no one performs a monstrous bat flip after taking a selfie with the SnapBat, we think it will go well.

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