7 months ago

The Grand Prize Winner was Revealed!

We hope you've been doing well since the Google Cloud x MLB™ Hackathon concluded! We're reaching out with some exciting news.

The Grand Prize Winner was revealed live at Google Cloud Next 2025 last week! We were thrilled to announce MLB Pitcher Mechanics Scorecard as the Overall Grand Prize! Jake presented his project live during the developer keynote and you can find out more about the keynote here. Congratulations to Jake DiBattista for this incredible achievement!

Looking for your next challenge? Two more hackathons sponsored by Google were announced at Google Cloud Next 2025 and are live on Devpost: 

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9 months ago

Drumroll, please

A huge congratulations to all the participants in the Google Cloud x MLB™ Hackathon! We were blown away by the creativity and innovation you brought to the challenges.

The judges have weighed in, and we are thrilled to announce who will take home the prizes! 

 

Historic Matchup Simulator

Imagine creating matchups between any MLB teams throughout baseball history. With MLB StatsAPI data and Google Gemini, you can.

 Best of Challenge 1: Wild Card

 

Gem Run

Gem Run is a multi-speaker MLB podcast generator  that allows you to create your own custom audio updates.

 Best of Challenge 2: Personalized

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9 months ago

Deadline Day: Last-minute Checklist

It's the final day of the Google Cloud x MLB™ Hackathon! 

Finish your submission

Make sure you've checked off all the items on this checklist before February 4th, 2025 @ 5:00pm EST:

What to Submit:

  • Include a URL to the hosted Project for judging and testing.
  • Include a text description that includes a summary of the Project’s features and functionality, technologies used, information about any other data sources used, and your findings and learnings as you worked through the project.
  • Include a URL to your Open Source code repository to show how your project was built. The code repository…

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10 months ago

Lights, Camera, Action - Make your demo video shine!

The clock is ticking, and the deadline is just TWO DAYS away! ⌛ By now, you might be putting the finishing touches on your project (finish submission here). But don't forget about your demo video – it's your chance to showcase your hard work and wow the judges!

Here are some tips to make your demo video stand out:

  • Keep it concise: Aim for 2-3 minutes to highlight the key features and benefits of your project.
  • Tell a story: Explain the problem you're solving and how your solution makes a difference.
  • Show, don't just tell:…

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10 months ago

One Week Left: The Finish Line is in Sight!

Can you believe there's only ONE WEEK left until the Google Cloud x MLB™ Hackathon deadline on February 4th at 5 pm EST?

Time flies when you're having fun building amazing projects! We're excited to see what you've come up with. Now is the time to finalize your work and make sure you've dotted all your i's and crossed all your t's.

Start or continue editing your project submission

Don’t miss your chance to hit a home run. 

Review the judging criteria and project requirements carefully.

Hint: Technical Implementation and Demo and Video presentation are key elements that judges…

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10 months ago

Batter up!

The clock is ticking! Only two weeks remain until the Google Cloud x MLB™ Hackathon deadline on February 4th at 5pm EST 

We know you've been hard at work, and we're excited to see what you've been building. But don't let the pressure get to you – now is the time to focus and refine your projects for a chance to win big!

Remember, the prize pool is packed with amazing rewards, including cash, tickets to the 2025 MLB® All-Star Game® presented by Mastercard in Atlanta (July 15, 2025) and the opportunity to demo your Project in a Google Cloud…

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10 months ago

New Year, New Projects - Time to swing for the fences!

The holiday season is over and it's time to regain momentum! The Google Cloud x MLB™ Hackathon is in full swing and we're excited to see what you create.

Don't wait for the 7th inning stretch! Now is the perfect time to start brainstorming, team up, and get coding. Need some inspiration? Watch the recent webinar, check the resources, and review the challenges.

Remember, the deadline is fast approaching (February 4th at 5 pm EST!). Step up to the plate and show us what you've got!

Happy building and may the odds be ever in your…

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11 months ago

Webinar on Jan 9

 

Set yourself up for success competing in the Google Cloud x MLB™ Hackathon - Building with Gemini Models. Join us on January 9th when we'll review the challenges, data sets, key Google Cloud workloads, and recommendations for a strong submission.

Getting Started Webinar

January 9, 2025 @ 11 am PT

Register here 

 

In the meantime, sign up for a Google Developer account if you haven’t already, and don't forget to join the Discord community for support and collaboration. Knock it out of the park and happy building!

 

NPN. Must be age of majority. Ends 5:00 p.m. ET on 4 Feb 2025 See

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11 months ago

The secret is out

Are you ready to build the future of baseball using Gemini models?

Google Cloud is teaming up with Major League Baseball™ for a hackathon to revolutionize the baseball fan experience. Get hands-on with the latest Google Cloud AI tools and create something amazing for a chance to win tickets to the 2025 MLB® All-Star Game® presented by Mastercard and Google Cloud Next 25! Showcase your skills, craft impactful applications, and change how millions of fans experience the game.

Pick a challenge or go wild with your project. Projects and all requirements are due February 4th 5 PM EST!

Get Started

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12 months ago

Can you wait a few more days?

We have been hard at work compiling datasets for this challenge and need a few extra days to ensure everything is prepared for the big reveal of our partner. We appreciate your excitement and patience.

The news will be announced on December 9, 2025. Stay tuned…