The technology is here, but are baseball fans ready for robo umps? Human umpires will keep their jobs, but the job will not look the same.
The electronic strike zone could be one of the most significant changes to the game, according to the Bleacher Report. Throughout baseball history, players and fans trusted the eyesight and judgement of the human umpire. But, while he’ll continue to stand behind the plate, the ump now rely on laser readings of balls and strikes.
Some players worry that robo umps will remove the human element from the game, but others are excited about improving call accuracy. And to make matters more complicated, the umpire contract ends after this season. on.
Do you think an electronic strike zone will make baseball better or worse?