Robot Umpires Have Come to MLB—and They’re Making Players Look Completely Clueless
The new computerized system is being tested during spring training, leading to a series of challenges from players who don’t ...
Robot umps are on the way and Rays players seem happy with the idea
A challenge system for balls and strikes at the Triple-A level has gotten a thumbs up from Rays players and coaches.
This sport’s robot revolution has begun
Sports, in many ways, are about humans’ imperfect pursuit of perfection. Every athlete would love to shoot 100% from the free ...
Technology Is Coming for Baseball’s Strike Zone. Just Don’t Call It a Robo-Ump
How MLB created a so-called robo-ump system that uses cameras and computers to call balls and strikes and how players are ...
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Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP)
FIP is similar to ERA, but it focuses solely on the events a pitcher has the most control over -- strikeouts, walks, hit-by-pitches and home runs. It entirely removes results on balls hit into the ...