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Umps aren’t consistent tho and because of the way seniority works, the worst umps (the older ones) get the jobs in the playoffs and World Series. If you want a
by llbeansandrice 1y ago
Umps aren’t consistent tho and because of the way seniority works, the worst umps (the older ones) get the jobs in the playoffs and World Series.
If you want a human element this is just using it as a challenge system. So the players have to have a good eye to decide whether an ump was right or wrong and they can’t get help from anyone else to decide to challenge a call.
- rkomorn 1y agoMy point was mainly that leagues are leaning towards computer-accurate stuff because mistakes are increasingly easy to spot. Arguing about calls when we were watching blurry slow-mo on CRTs isn't the same as when we're watching crystal clear 4K. Even with a challenge system as you describe, you still have potential for an ump missing calls that are obvious to everyone watching on TV. Being able to challenge is good, sure, as a bare minimum, but it's very arguable that players shouldn't have to.