On Mon, Sep 27, 2004 at 09:38:42PM -0400, Bryon Daly wrote:
My guess is the system uses the side cameras to analyze the batter's stance and pick out notable points like overall height, the elbow and shoulder heights and knee bend height. From these, it could calculate what the strike zone should be to some reasonable approximation.
If so, then there would be some major gaming of the system. It is much easier to fool a machine than a human.
It would be simple to have a player database with each player's exact dimensions. An operator could program the system for the player and the Ump could verify that the correct player was entered via a small remote display.
Also, I think a system like this would have to be tested and proven in the minors and only brought up to the big leagues when proven reliable.
I don't think you should get rid of the home plate ump as he's doing a good deal more than calling balls and strikes. The system should give him an immediate audio or visual cue.
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