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mbgrayson · 11-13-2012, 05:03 PM

It would be interesting for MLB to try this out in spring training, even at just a couple ball parks.

Of course, you can expect the umps would go out on strike.

What about giving each manager three ball/strike challenges per game? If the challenge wins, they don't have to use it up. There would need to be rules for borderline calls.

The problem I see with Gameday strike zones is that they are two diminsional. The plate is three diminsional, and a curve can theoretically cross the zone behind the front plane of the plate. How do we measure for that?

I like the idea, but I don't think the technology is quite there yet.

11-13-2012, 05:03 PM	#25
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,933	Re: Why we need computers calling balls and strikes It would be interesting for MLB to try this out in spring training, even at just a couple ball parks. Of course, you can expect the umps would go out on strike. What about giving each manager three ball/strike challenges per game? If the challenge wins, they don't have to use it up. There would need to be rules for borderline calls. The problem I see with Gameday strike zones is that they are two diminsional. The plate is three diminsional, and a curve can theoretically cross the zone behind the front plane of the plate. How do we measure for that? I like the idea, but I don't think the technology is quite there yet. __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12.