Minor League Video Clip Gives MLB Fans A Preview Of What Automated Strike Zones Would Look Like [View all]
Baseball fans are getting a glimpse of what an automated strike zone might look like in the MLB. There has been some experimentation at the minor league level that could lead to a major change in the near future.
The strike zone is one of the most controversial areas in baseball. Balls and strikes are called on nearly every play, and the human element has become more and more evident with the introduction of that little square box that sits above home plate for fans watching on TV. Umps aren’t perfect, and it’s now easier than ever to criticize missed calls.
The debate of using technology continues to pick up more steam among viewers. The MLB already uses review to look at safe/out calls, fair/foul rulings, and home run confirmations. It could soon come to the strike zone, too.
The lower level is now using an NFL-like challenge system where hitters, pitchers, and catchers can call for a review on pitches they believe were missed.
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