Time for Robo-Umps?

[*psychdoctor*]

(08-13-2019, 03:08 PM)guyofthetiger Wrote: MLB is definitely heading in the direction of autocalling balls and strikes. Personally, I see no problem in getting the proper call. The minor league tests allowed the umpire to override the call. Next, what about a check swing being called a strike or ball? Not sure how you'd automate that when the pitch is a ball and the batter check swings. What about strike three foul tips? The point is you can't just call balls and strikes.

From my understanding, the umps will still be behind the plate.  They will have an ear piece that "dings" when the ball is a strike.  There is still a need for umps to make calls at home-plate as opposing players slide in from 3rd base.  Not sure on check swings.  Maybe check swings could be monitored by a laser plane and if the bat head crosses the plane, it is a strike.