MLB Rule Changes Kick Off With Checked Swing Automation
Hitters, Umpires, and Fans Benefit From More Accurate Calls
MLB Announces Implementation Timeline
Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially approved the use of automated ball-strike systems for the 2024 season. Umpires will no longer call balls and strikes; instead, a computer system will determine the location of every pitch. This new era of computerized umpiring promises to bring accuracy and consistency to the game.The automated ball-strike system will use a combination of cameras and sensors to track the trajectory of every pitch. The system will then determine whether the pitch crossed the strike zone, as defined by MLB's rulebook.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said that the new system will "improve the accuracy and consistency of ball-strike calls, which will benefit hitters, pitchers, umpires, and fans." He also said that the system will "reduce the number of arguments about balls and strikes, which will improve the pace of play." The system is expected to be fully implemented by the start of the 2024 season.
The use of automated ball-strike systems has been a topic of debate for many years but until now, no reliable commercial system was available. Recent testing found that such a system is now available, prompting this transformational announcement by MLB.
The Arizona Fall League is the first professional baseball league to use an automated ball-strike system after beginning to experiment with the technology in 2019. The system has reportedly helped to reduce the number of arguments about balls and strikes, and it has also improved the pace of play.
The implementation of an automated ball-strike system is a major step forward for baseball. The system will provide more accurate and consistent ball-strike calls, which will benefit all aspects of the game. For more information, go to this website: [link]
