Photo via Athletics Nation Pace of play is an aspect of modern day baseball that has been heavily criticized. Major League Baseball (MLB) created a joint competition committee consisting of six players, six team executives and one umpire in late June to attack this issue and grow the entertainment value of the sport. Recently, the... Continue Reading →
Will Sports Betting Lead Baseball to an Automated Strike Zone?
Photo via USA Today Intro Every baseball fan in America likely saw Kyle Schwarber’s freakout on umpire, Angel Hernandez, on Sunday night baseball. Schwarber’s reaction is not justified by being punched-out on a 3-2 pitch in the bottom of the ninth, but was justified due to Hernandez’s performance throughout the night. According to Umpire Scorecards,... Continue Reading →