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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru
Beware the onslaught of AI and the automation of human affairs, folks. Well, at least be aware of it since it is inevitable, but we can still resist and stave it off for a while.
Here it is in microcosm: A job that has been performed by human beings for 150 years is about to go out the window. Because, to maximize profits, MLB will not be employing people to repeat "ball" and "strike" according to what they hear piped into their ear buds. No, the automated PA announcer will do that nicely and at no cost.
That sort of thing is just beginning now and it is going to accelerate at a breathless pace. There will be much suffering involved because our laissez-faire leaders will let it happen of its own accord.
So, no, let baseball be played - and umpired - by human beings.
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You still need a home plate umpire.
Who's going to call wild pitches, passed balls?
Who's going to call the play at the plate when the runner slides and it's close?
Who's going to call catcher interference?
I don't believe that MLB will go so far as to watch replays to decide all those calls. That would add more time to games, not speed them up.
Plus that much replay would be detrimental to fan interest imo.
I'm all for a standard strike zone, whether it's AI or Umps calling it. Problem with Umps is, they all have their own idea of what's a strike and what isn't.