| [quote=Sabolin;738993]Pitching could easily be computerized, with no need for a human to call strikes/balls. TV stations already can show the exact location of the pitch in relation to an estimated strike zone, why not toss some regulations in and have it take over that job.[quote]
They could, but umpires have always been such a big part of the game that there would be an outcry from the purists. It would be boring anyways, taking away the fun of being able to bitch about the balls and strikes! Thats part of being a fan.
Like others have said, at least most umpires try to keep their own zones consistant, so that both teams get whatever benefits the zone has. |