The Major League Baseball season is winding down. There are only two teams left to fight for the world title.
For MLB’s other 28 teams, they look ahead to next season and prepare to report to spring training after the offseason ends.
MLB has already tested the automated strike zone in the Minor Leagues, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred revealed when it could be seen in the Major Leagues.
“There will be a test at the Major League level next year in Spring Training,” Manfred said.
Robot clouds??? 🤖:
Not quite, but on the latest edition of Yankees News & Views @JackCurryYES MLB Commissioner Rob Manfredi asked about the possibility of an automated ball/strike system in the Majors.
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— YES Network (@YESNetwork) October 28, 2024
Anyone who has watched MLB on a regular basis probably notices how many balls and strike calls the umpires miss every game.
As a player, this can completely change their approach at the plate or on the mound depending on whether a ball or hit is missed.
Manfred apparently says a lot of MLB players are all for the automated strike zone, so they’ll take it for a test run in spring training to see how it goes.
MLB has introduced numerous rule changes in recent years, including a clock, limited pitcher strikeouts, and increased base sizes.
The pitch clock seems to have done its job in reducing the average time of games, which has provided more action with fewer breaks for fans.
The automated strike zone will be interesting to see at the Major League level, and it will also be interesting to see if it holds up in the regular season next year.
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