Trout using 'next generation' Smart Bat this spring

If there's one player in the majors who probably doesn't need technological intervention, it's Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout.

Trout, who's either won the AL MVP or finished second in voting in each of the past four seasons, has compiled more WAR before his age-24 season than any position player in baseball history, and is coming off a career-high 41 homers in 2015. And yet despite the gap that exists between he and his peers, Trout is turning to the tech world to help him gain even more of an edge.

The Angels center fielder is among several players this spring, including Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, who will be using the "Smart Bat," made by sports tech manufacturer Zepp.

"Zepp lets me look at my swing's performance and progress so I can make the adjustments to improve at the plate," Trout told Kellen Beck from tech publication Mashable on Monday. "For me, I want to have consistency throughout the season and this is the guide."

Here's how the bat works, according to Mashable:

By tracking different data points, the Smart Bat’s sensor can give suggestions to users on areas they should look to improve, as well as how to improve those areas.

The sensor is built right into the grip of an Old Hickory bat, and Zepp is working on gathering more partnerships with bat makers.

Trout said he's sharing the data with Angels hitting coach Dave Hansen in an effort to identify possible issues with his swing, such as if he's attacking the ball or whether he's "staying on plane."

The bat, which claims to be the "next generation of sporting equipment," is not yet approved for use in MLB games.