The BrainLit technology has been added to both the Phillies Spring Training clubhouse in Clearwater (seen here) and at Citizens Bank Park.
Successful organizations leave no stone unturned in trying to gain even a slight advantage over competitors.
The latest example of that is the Phillies announcing Friday that they have installed BrainLit's "biocentric lighting for peak performance" in their clubhouses at both BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
"BrainLit’s Biocentric lighting technology replicates the essential benefits of natural sunlight indoors, helping to regulate circadian rhythms, boost energy levels, and accelerate recovery. Unlike traditional indoor lighting, which can disrupt biological functions, Biocentric lighting dynamically adjusts throughout the day—delivering the optimal spectrum, intensity, and timing of light to support peak physical and mental performance."
Kyle Harris, BrainLit's CEO, says that the Phillies should be able to gain a competitive advantage with the installation of the lighting in their clubhouse.
"By replicating the natural benefits of sunlight indoors, our technology provides a competitive edge—boosting physical and mental well-being, improving sleep and optimizing recovery," Harris said. "This collaboration is a testament to the Phillies’ commitment to innovation and player health.”
It would be interesting to know how the lighting may be adjusted if the Phillies are coming back from the West Coast and it takes them a few days to adjust to being back in the Eastern time zone. Do you just immediately go back to treating them like they are in this time zone, or is the lighting adjusted for a few days to essentially ease them back into the time zone?
This is one of those things that it may be difficult to quantify its value. Players aren't going to go out of their way to publicly disparage the sunlight technology if they don't like it. But even if it's well received, it will be hard to tell the direct effect it may have on performance.
But the science behind this appears to make quite a bit of sense. At the very least, it could provide a placebo effect.
