Robots Could Be Umpiring MLB Games as Early as 2024

Jul 1 2022 by IGN PS4

The MLB could introduce "robot umpire" systems as early as 2024 according to commissioner Rob Manfred.

While this conjures images of C-3PO style bots taking to the field, it's instead baseball's automated ball strike-zone system, more akin to goal-line technology in soccer.

In an interview with ESPN, Manfred addressed fan concerns over the length of stoppages in MLB games caused by video-replay reviews of umpire calls. He appeared fairly confident that the technology is ready, saying simply...

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