The umpires are not doing their jobs and all have a different strike zones. If there was a computer generated strike zone do you think it would be more accurate?
2007-10-04 17:31:24 · 8 answers · asked by Cody 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
One word: QuesTec!
It's already happening. Many parks have installed the QuesTec system, which is a performance-evaluation system for umpires. It evaluates the pitches, and then is used to compare with what the umpire actually called. Furthermore, many TV crews use a similar system for such things as ESPN's "K-Zone" replay.
It would be more accurate, certainly; as long as it CORRECTLY judges the batter's natural stance.
Would I like to see it? Probably not, but I guess I'd have to see it in action to really make that decision. The only ball/strike calls that the umpire would make are swing vs. no swing - that will forever be a judgment call. There's just something about umpires calling balls and strikes that feels right. I'd accept replay in other situations, but right now, this isn't one of them.
2007-10-05 03:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would interesting if baseball did use a computer generated strike zone. It would correct all the horrible calls that umpires have made. It would also make it more interesting to watch the reactions of players who experience the different strike calls from the system. I doubt Baseball will want to develop this technology. If they do, it'll take a few years and a lot of testing before they think of bringing this kind of idea to professional baseball.
2007-10-04 19:22:52 · answer #2 · answered by djb32067433_1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of it might interesting if baseball did use a working laptop or laptop generated strike zone. it might splendid each and all the terrible calls that umpires have made. it might additionally make it greater interesting to observe the reactions of gamers who adventure diverse strike calls from the device. I doubt Baseball will choose to strengthen this technologies. in the event that they do, it's going to take some years and particularly some sorting out formerly they think of of bringing one in all those theory to professional baseball.
2016-10-21 02:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two words: glowing puck.
Besides umpires can have whatever strike zone they please as long as it is close to what the rules say it must be. The key is that they must call the zone consistently for both teams. If they don't, then we got trouble.
2007-10-04 18:15:28 · answer #4 · answered by baseball_is_my_life 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
part of the beauty of baseball
is the intrinsic nature
of human fallibility
a bad play or a bad call
is part of the nature of the game
to computerize it
would take away the very essence
of the humanity which is baseball
2007-10-04 17:53:56 · answer #5 · answered by mrlucky 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and a robotic player and cardboard fans, too. In fact, it would all be better if it were all automated. In fact, screw real baseball, let's play computer games!!!
2007-10-05 02:23:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sarrafzedehkhoee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hell Yes! And if You could do something about giving the Umpires glasses that would be much apreciated too!
2007-10-04 17:35:51 · answer #7 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
no because all batters are not the same height and have different stances.
2007-10-04 17:37:29 · answer #8 · answered by the kidd 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋