Robo-umps are here for the major league season. Baseball won’t be the same.
Major League Baseball is introducing the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, which uses cameras to track pitches and determine if they are balls or strikes. The new system is expected to reduce arguments between managers and umpires, but some fans may miss the excitement of watching managers and players dispute calls.
Major League Baseball is debuting a new automated system to track pitches. The Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System uses cameras to determine if a pitch is a ball or strike. Umpires will still make the call, but players can challenge. During spring training, teams won 51.3% of their challenges. The system aims to improve accuracy and fairness. However, some fans may miss the excitement of watching managers and players argue with umpires. The new system is part of a larger trend towards automation in sports officiating.
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