EDIT: Apparently quite a bit! Thanks to everyone for the comments.
Only two challenges for balls and strikes? Sounds like a low number. You could get that in one at-bat.
This is going to be a shit show
I feel like you should get an extra one for all of the extra innings. And playoffs should be 3 per team.
Personally I’m for human home plate umpires and appreciate that element of the game but I think this is a good move. No team should ever lose a game in a critical moment because of a bad strike/ball call
I just saw Angel Hernandez fall to his knees
For those that didn’t watch Spring Training or MiLB:
– Only the batter or pitcher/catcher can challenge the call
– You get two challenges, but retain it if you’re correct
– The challenge is immediate and takes ~5-10 seconds
Finally happening, wonder if they get a challenge back for being right? I mean I appreciate framing as much as anyone (meaning almost nobody), but will make the C position less of a black hole in most batting orders
Aaron Judge is going to be even better without all those shin strikes.
Bet the farm on another Aaron Judge batting title for the next 2 years.
why not do full robot umpiring?
Lame.
So last nights game was absolutely the last straw right?
They must’ve watched the Brewers Padres game last night
Finally. Glad to see them take that step after seeing it in the minor leagues for past couple years. It’s a great compromise between traditional umpires and robot umps imo.
Each player should get a freebie. I’d be mad if I batted after Jazz…
Thank god
Big step in the right direction.
What player is going to waste the most challenges next season?
Let the umps call the game and if they get a call wrong a giant gong should sound and the home team mascot should get to come give them a cartoonish spank with a sponsored paddle.
This logically does not make any sense. Using ABS to verify challenges CONFIRMS that MLB thinks that the automated strike zone is better, more reliable, and more fair to both pitchers and hitters
BUT IF ITS BETTER AND MORE RELIABLE WHY THE FUCK IS IT NOT BEING USED ON EVERY PITCH
They’ve been doing this in AAA and it’s practically eliminated arguing and ejections. Everyone’s completely civil and watches the Jumbotron for the correct call. They should’ve made it a mainstay in the pros, but major league ump’s egos are too fragile to be made to look like their judgement is wrong.
Finally
This is huge. I can’t believe they finally did it. I’m curious to see if it drives up viewership. For me, it definitely makes watching games more appealing. It is demoralizing seeing a perfect strike on the outside called a ball.
I’ve been watching this process at rhe River Cats games, and I am looking forward to it to coming to the MLB.
2?? Some umpires get over a dozen calls wrong in any given game.
I dont hate it, but think it should be post season only. Flip side i think umps need to be held to higher standards in general.
Patrick Bailey in shambles
When an average umpire misses double digit ball/strike calls a game this is not going to help much. You never know if that strike 1 bad call is what screws you when they throw a legit strike on 3-2, or vice versa. Get all the calls right.
Better than nothing, but they should just go full automatic.
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Why not let the robot call the balls and strikes?
Seriously. What am I missing??
EDIT: Apparently quite a bit! Thanks to everyone for the comments.
Only two challenges for balls and strikes? Sounds like a low number. You could get that in one at-bat.
This is going to be a shit show
I feel like you should get an extra one for all of the extra innings. And playoffs should be 3 per team.
Personally I’m for human home plate umpires and appreciate that element of the game but I think this is a good move. No team should ever lose a game in a critical moment because of a bad strike/ball call
I just saw Angel Hernandez fall to his knees
For those that didn’t watch Spring Training or MiLB:
– Only the batter or pitcher/catcher can challenge the call
– You get two challenges, but retain it if you’re correct
– The challenge is immediate and takes ~5-10 seconds
Finally happening, wonder if they get a challenge back for being right? I mean I appreciate framing as much as anyone (meaning almost nobody), but will make the C position less of a black hole in most batting orders
Aaron Judge is going to be even better without all those shin strikes.
Bet the farm on another Aaron Judge batting title for the next 2 years.
why not do full robot umpiring?
Lame.
So last nights game was absolutely the last straw right?
They must’ve watched the Brewers Padres game last night
Finally. Glad to see them take that step after seeing it in the minor leagues for past couple years. It’s a great compromise between traditional umpires and robot umps imo.
Each player should get a freebie. I’d be mad if I batted after Jazz…
Thank god
Big step in the right direction.
What player is going to waste the most challenges next season?
Let the umps call the game and if they get a call wrong a giant gong should sound and the home team mascot should get to come give them a cartoonish spank with a sponsored paddle.
This logically does not make any sense. Using ABS to verify challenges CONFIRMS that MLB thinks that the automated strike zone is better, more reliable, and more fair to both pitchers and hitters
BUT IF ITS BETTER AND MORE RELIABLE WHY THE FUCK IS IT NOT BEING USED ON EVERY PITCH
They’ve been doing this in AAA and it’s practically eliminated arguing and ejections. Everyone’s completely civil and watches the Jumbotron for the correct call. They should’ve made it a mainstay in the pros, but major league ump’s egos are too fragile to be made to look like their judgement is wrong.
Finally
This is huge. I can’t believe they finally did it. I’m curious to see if it drives up viewership. For me, it definitely makes watching games more appealing. It is demoralizing seeing a perfect strike on the outside called a ball.
I’ve been watching this process at rhe River Cats games, and I am looking forward to it to coming to the MLB.
2?? Some umpires get over a dozen calls wrong in any given game.
I dont hate it, but think it should be post season only. Flip side i think umps need to be held to higher standards in general.
Patrick Bailey in shambles
When an average umpire misses double digit ball/strike calls a game this is not going to help much. You never know if that strike 1 bad call is what screws you when they throw a legit strike on 3-2, or vice versa. Get all the calls right.
Better than nothing, but they should just go full automatic.
TWO??????