MLB looking for more consistency in baseballs

MLB is hoping to achieve “as much uniformity as possible” in its baseballs, though there can be "some inconsistencies,” according to Peter Abraham of the BOSTON GLOBE. Chalkless LLC, based in Wilmington, CT, has developed a chemical coating for baseballs “that improves the grip and can be applied uniformly with a machine.” The process "was tested" in the Arizona Fall League last year and Double A this season. The company also brought in former Expos, Red Sox, and Orioles GM Dan Duquette “to serve as a liaison with MLB.” Duquette, who is now running a consulting firm, "saw the potential." Duquette: “This is what baseball has been looking for, It shows a lot of promise. ... This is a chance for MLB to have a ball that is superior to the ball they have now” (BOSTON GLOBE, 6/25).