Quote from WindsorUK on July 17, 2021, 6:53 pm

Gotta call the game right? Middle of 6th?

Quote from fenn68 on July 17, 2021, 7:02 pm

Probably going to be "suspended" and picked up where it was tomorrow before the scheduled game.

 

Quote from MrPadre19 on July 18, 2021, 1:21 pm

After going up by 4 Scherzer gives up the 3 run bomb to Hoz.

He must be thinking “here we go again”!

He may also be thinking of you can’t beat them….join them!

I wish.

 

Quote from fenn68 on July 18, 2021, 2:17 pm

Give the Padres credit for fighting to the end.

Profar!!!!!! That was a blast into the upper deck in right.

Quote from WindsorUK on July 18, 2021, 3:32 pm

Is it just me or did The Nationals just absolutely screw themselves by allowing Mateo to just basically walk from first to third in a 1 run game? What in the world was Hand thinking???

Quote from 84padres on July 18, 2021, 6:36 pm

I keep harping on this but with robot umps Soto is called out on strikes , no HR

Quote from WindsorUK on July 18, 2021, 6:48 pm

Surely there must be a way to create a 3 dimensional....prism like?....space that mimics the strike zone for each hitter?

The Padre broadcasts always show that rectangular 2D strike zone. The strike zone isn't 2 dimensional!

Put cameras above and to either side of the plate. If at any time the ball goes through that 3D prism, it's a strike.

You're right 84, it shouldn't be that difficult. Still need a home plate ump for other things, but balls and strikes? Time to move forward.

Quote from fenn68 on July 18, 2021, 8:32 pm

Quote from WindsorUK on July 18, 2021, 6:48 pm

Surely there must be a way to create a 3 dimensional....prism like?....space that mimics the strike zone for each hitter?

The Padre broadcasts always show that rectangular 2D strike zone. The strike zone isn't 2 dimensional!

Put cameras above and to either side of the plate. If at any time the ball goes through that 3D prism, it's a strike.

You're right 84, it shouldn't be that difficult. Still need a home plate ump for other things, but balls and strikes? Time to move forward.

The 3-D system already exists … and occasionally is shows up (ESPN I think).

The robo strikes zone will be in place in a couple of years … needs to get negotiated with the union (I expect both players union and umps union) and the technology has to be installed in each ballpark. Plus MLB is “testing” a form in one of the A leagues and want to see how it impacts the game before going all in.

Side note: the strike zone is just a area created as the MLB sees fit … so in reality, if they choose, it could be defined as the front edge of the plate and not be 3-D if that is easier to implement. The difference is probably small in calling strikes / balls. More important to be consistent and allow the pitchers / hitters to adapt.

Also, could automate the checked swing call based on the bat clearing the front edge of the plate … again just a consistent rule.

The biggest benefit to me is that I can finally stop listing to about every broadcaster / analyst whine about bad calls … although they may have little to talk about. Make the commentary more upbeat than being negative.

Quote from MrPadre19 on July 19, 2021, 6:52 am

Was gonna try to go to tonight’s game too but it’s a 2- 1/2 hour drive and it’s showing 80% chance of rain.

Rain in forecast tomorrow night also.

Maybe I’ll wait and get a double header Wednesday?