[DC 86]

[quote="Goose" pid='319078' dateline='1624419104']
I can't wait for a technological approach to calling balls and strikes.

I think it will be a while before MLB will accept an all electronic balls and strikes call. It would be interesting if the umps had an earphone interfaced to the computer that would make the call. The ump could then pretend to call balls and strikes. That you might sell.

It's pretty clear that MLB is already committed to implementing an electronic strike zone.

1. The most recent labor agreement between MLB and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association included language about umpires "cooperating and assisting" with the implementation of an electronic strike zone once the commissioner decides to move forward.

2. The Trackman electronic strike zone has already been tested by MLB in the Atlantic League and the Arizona Fall League over the last two years and this year is being used in the Southeast League.

There is still a home plate umpire conducting all the other officiating duties and announcing balls and strikes. Implementation of this technology is not imminent but MLB is moving hard towards it, and the biggest obstacle (the umpires union) has been addressed.

[DC 86]

[quote="Goose" pid='319078' dateline='1624419104']
I can't wait for a technological approach to calling balls and strikes.

I think it will be a while before MLB will accept an all electronic balls and strikes call. It would be interesting if the umps had an earphone interfaced to the computer that would make the call. The ump could then pretend to call balls and strikes. That you might sell.

It's pretty clear that MLB is already committed to implementing an electronic strike zone.

1. The most recent labor agreement between MLB and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association included language about umpires "cooperating and assisting" with the implementation of an electronic strike zone once the commissioner decides to move forward.

2. The Trackman electronic strike zone has already been tested by MLB in the Atlantic League and the Arizona Fall League over the last two years and this year is being used in the Southeast League.

There is still a home plate umpire conducting all the other officiating duties and announcing balls and strikes. Implementation of this technology is not imminent but MLB is moving hard towards it, and the biggest obstacle (the umpires union) has been addressed.