Two rule changes I'd suggest
1. Strike/Ball is called by the computer. Same strike zone for all batters. Just because you are short shouldn't force the pitcher to be more accurate. The width of the plate doesn't change because you have short or long arms. Neither should the top and bottom of the zone. Still need the home plate ump to call foul tips, checked swings, catcher interference, and tag plays at the plate. No more "framing the pitch" by the catcher. No more throwing it down the middle because you didn't get the call on the corner that the ump missed.
2. Relief pitchers must face three batters. No more parade of righty lefty righty. If the relief pitcher only pitches to one batter and claims a blister on his finger, the next two batters get intentional passes.
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