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In reply to the discussion: Info on new MLB rules [View all]

RussBLib

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3. will be interesting
Wed Feb 8, 2023, 11:52 PM
Feb 2023

...to see how such small distances will affect batting averages and stolen bases.

The distance between first base and second base and second base and third base is reduced by 4.5 inches. The distance between home plate and first or third base is reduced by three inches.


I wonder if they are adding an extra ump or two? They seem to be piling more work on umps, and they are already under a lot of pressure.

If umpire calls on a runner being safe or out at a particular base can be challenged with instant reply, why don't they go ahead and automate, somehow, balls and strikes? There are WAY too many bad calls on balls and strikes by home plate umpires. If we could eliminate that human failing, wouldn't the game be better? Much more accurate batting averages, ERA's, SO's, etc etc etc. Maybe take some graft out of the game too.

Oh, one last thing … what about the so-called “robot umps”?
Experimentation with the automatic ball-strike system -- and, relatedly, the ball-strike challenge system – will continue in the Minor Leagues in 2023, but the system is not in place at the Major League level and there is currently no timetable for it to be added to MLB games.


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Info on new MLB rules [View all] RussBLib Feb 2023 OP
... Faux pas Feb 2023 #1
Thanks for the information. Mr.Bill Feb 2023 #2
will be interesting RussBLib Feb 2023 #3
There Was A Study Many Years Ago... ProfessorGAC Feb 2023 #4
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