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Originally Posted by John_W

Robot Umpires, as they are called, are already in use in minor league games. Umpires have a earpiece that will tell them strike or ball and they simply make the verbal call. The umpire is also there for plays at the plate, foul tips, fair or foul balls, balks, check swings, and anything that requires a human response. The system is called ABS (Automated Ball-Strike System) and is implemented by Trackman.

Robot umpires will continue to be used in Atlantic League for remainder of 2019 season - CBSSports.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sport...o-controversy/

Thanks for some great links.

For a guy that started with stickball and worked up, I am amazed and thrilled at the progression of the game. I rejected analytics at first, now getting it. Speeding the game and accuracy is great.

I secretly will still check the old time stats, but boy I have learned to appreciate the new way the last two years.

Seeing and appreciating how the new way has helped develop young players is exciting.