For years, MLB fans have begged the league to do something about the atrocious umpiring behind the plate. Pitchers are throwing with more velocity and movement than ever before, making the umpire’s job especially difficult.
It’s going to take time, but we’re finally taking steps toward robot umps.
New for this year’s spring training, a majority of games in the Cactus and Grapefruit League will feature the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system. Each team will be given two challenges per game (retaining successful challenges), and they have