MLB is Testing a Replay Review System for Check Swings
Expanded replay is coming to Major League Baseball, but it may not be the type of expansion that fans expected.
MLB is testing a new replay review system for check swings during spring training games. The system uses a combination of cameras and sensors to determine whether a batter swung at a pitch. If the system determines that the batter did not swing, the umpire will be instructed to call the pitch a ball.
The new system is being tested in an effort to reduce the number of incorrect calls on check swings. In recent years, there have been several high-profile instances of umpires making incorrect calls on check swings, which has led to controversy and frustration among players and fans.
If the new system is successful, it could be implemented in the regular season as early as 2024. However, there are still some kinks that need to be worked out. For example, the system may not be able to accurately determine whether a batter swung at a pitch if the batter is in an awkward position or if the pitch is close to the strike zone.
Here are some of the key details about the new replay review system for check swings:
- The system uses a combination of cameras and sensors to determine whether a batter swung at a pitch.
- The system will be used to review all check swings in spring training games.
- If the system determines that the batter did not swing, the umpire will be instructed to call the pitch a ball.
- The system is still being tested and it is not yet known whether it will be implemented in the regular season.
