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Auggie

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5. It's nuts. Here's another: Challenging balls and strikes via replay review.

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 5, 2024, 10:07 AM

Dec 5

From the S.F. Chronicle, written by columnist Scott Ostler:

The ball-strike challenge rule, which will be coming to MLB soon, is popular at minor-league ballparks, I am told by several big-league players who played under the rule in the minors. Each team gets three ball-strike challenges per game.

When a hitter or manager challenges the ump’s call, the computerized replay of the pitch is displayed on the stadium video screen. Within seconds of the challenge, everyone sees clearly the outcome.

Loink (paywall): https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/scribe-loves-golden-at-bat-idea-even-giants-19959765.php

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Rob Manfred Claims There's 'Buzz' Around 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Among MLB Owners [View all] Auggie Dec 5 OP

Hahahaha! Diamond_Dog Dec 5 #1

It's nuts. Here's another: Challenging balls and strikes via replay review. Auggie Dec 5 #5

Can the drunk guy in the seats behind first base also challenge the call? displacedvermoter Dec 5 #8

Ridiculous. The strike zone is not a fixed zone. LisaM Dec 5 #13

What kind of shit is this? displacedvermoter Dec 5 #2

My guess is gambling interests want this. FSogol Dec 5 #6

Not even just dumb, it is kinda evil displacedvermoter Dec 5 #7

LOL. Judging by the comments here, the fans won't care for it Redleg Dec 5 #11

Totally nuts DeeDeeNY Dec 5 #3

Yeah, that's where I'd have to give up my life long fandom of baseball. FSogol Dec 5 #4

What a ridiculous idea. NO! underpants Dec 5 #9

I've been watching baseball, man and boy, for more than 60 years. rsdsharp Dec 5 #10

I am still pissed off about the DH. LisaM Dec 5 #14

I have yet to see one single person state that they like this idea. Wiz Imp Dec 5 #12

I'm With Ya! ProfessorGAC Dec 6 #15

Manfred said there was "buzz", implying some people thought it was at least worth thinking about Wiz Imp Dec 6 #16

I'm With Them, Too ProfessorGAC Dec 6 #17