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Old 11-13-2012, 04:46 PM   #22
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Re: Why we need computers calling balls and strikes

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Originally Posted by MrRedLegger View Post
If a catcher can get away with it, he's going to do it. Is raising umpire's awareness to pitch framing an option? I am not a proponent of implementing robots into the game.
Because the technology makes obvious fools out of the umpires, who need to be in control to do their jobs, and it's nearly impossible to be in control when you're being shown up for a fool regularly.
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