mlb_get_plate_appearances
Get MLB plate appearance data for a specific game. Each plate appearance includes the outcome and all individual pitches with detailed pitch-level data including exit_velocity, launch_angle, bat_speed, hit_distance, expected_batting_average, is_barrel, hit coordinates, spin_rate, release_speed, a...
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What mlb_get_plate_appearances does on Mcp
AI agents call mlb_get_plate_appearances to retrieve information from Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why mlb_get_plate_appearances is rated Low
This tool retrieves historical or live sports statistics and analytics. It performs a query operation that returns plate appearance data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing arbitrary operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could only retrieve data it is authorized to access. This is a straightforward Read operation on a sports data API.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'mlb_get_plate_appearances' with description 'Get MLB plate appearance data' indicates data retrieval.
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The rule that runs mlb_get_plate_appearances safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mlb_get_plate_appearances, this is the rule to start with:
mlb_get_plate_appearances is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp, apply this rule, and every mlb_get_plate_appearances call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about mlb_get_plate_appearances
Get MLB plate appearance data for a specific game. Each plate appearance includes the outcome and all individual pitches with detailed pitch-level data including exit_velocity, launch_angle, bat_speed, hit_distance, expected_batting_average, is_barrel, hit coordinates, spin_rate, release_speed, and pitch movement data. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mlb_get_plate_appearances: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Mcp. Nothing to install.
mlb_get_plate_appearances is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mlb_get_plate_appearances rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mlb_get_plate_appearances. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
mlb_get_plate_appearances is provided by the MCP server (https://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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