![]() ![]() I tend to agree with the traditionalists that human error, including by the umpires, is part of the game to a point. We can't review every pitch, as it would take forever and basically make the umpire simply a guy in the playing field without much to do. Therefore, they would probably be against instant replay, as it allows them to be questioned-and if they turn out to be wrong, it might make them look bad or give a manager some artillery for their next run in.Īfter considering all this ,I believe that baseball should implement instant replay on a limited basis. This may be because after the decades of arguing with managers and players, they feel if they are questioned they must stick to their guns. People also seem to be arguing that if we have the technology to get the calls right, why doesn't baseball come into the 21st century and get it done? Although ideal, this isn't the most practical route as we would need to review almost every pitch to ensure perfection, and this would lengthen the game into an all-day cricket-type affair.Īlso baseball's umpires are one of the most strong-headed groups of officials in the sports world. Not just for the team that benefits, but also so that the other team would not be questioned on into history. The argument simply implies that we need to find an unobtrusive way of getting a quick replay decision that doesn't slow the game down.Īn argument for instant replay includes the possibility that one of these plays is involved in deciding the game-or better yet, a playoff game? I think in that case, both sides would want the call to be correct. Games have continued to lengthen throughout the years, and the average baseball game now lasts over three hours. Perhaps if they have a dispute, they could consult a replay official.Īnother argument against instant replay is by the casual fan, and that is that baseball games are too long already. That is a reasonable argument-but in the case of Carlos Delgado's home run it was originally ruled a home run by the third-base umpire, who was then overruled by the home-plate umpire. ![]() This got me thinking as to the pros and cons of instant replay, and how it would affect the game.įor one thing, the baseball traditionalist is going to say that this is how the game is played, human error has been a part of it for 130+ years, be it from the players or the umpires. ![]()
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