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264 sats \ 9 comments \ @grayruby 20 Feb Stacker_Sports

MLB is testing an automated ball/strike (ABS) challenge system in a number of Spring Training games this year.

Spring Training kicked off today with a matchup between the Dodgers and Cubs and we got our first look at the ABS challenge system when the Cubs catcher challenged a called ball.

Quick, easy, accurate. I love it so far.

Let's not bother testing further and just implement the thing. In fact, just let it call all the balls and strikes.

Sats for all, GR

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40 sats \ 5 replies \ @Aardvark 20 Feb

Uh, oh. The MLB must have read my sports fact...

Sorry refs, I didn't want you to lose your jobs 😟

42 sats \ 4 replies \ @grayruby OP 20 Feb

Don't worry. They still need someone to read the AI's result.

40 sats \ 3 replies \ @Aardvark 20 Feb

Are they still going to make the stupid hand signs and eject players for minor infractions? Because that's where they really shine.

42 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby OP 20 Feb

A job only they can do.

40 sats \ 1 reply \ @Aardvark 20 Feb

I feel like the MLB refs are the most pompous douche bags in all sports.

42 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 20 Feb

Definitely

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40 sats \ 1 reply \ @StillStackinAfterAllTheseYears 20 Feb

Man, I like it! I can only imagine watching baseball with consistent strike zones.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 20 Feb

Teams will have use challenges judiciously but hopefully we at least get rid of the absolutely egregious missed calls that affect the outcome.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nitter 20 Feb bot

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