How's it going so far? I'd say there are a few bugs with not only replay system, but also with the new catchers' rule. It'll take time, but I'm confident things will smooth out over the coming months. However, I will not hesitate to suggest that changes may be needed if the time comes, but for now, let the umps get used to the new system & catching rule first.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Replay Rules for MLB
Reviews are initiated via umpire's discretion (scoring plays) or managers' challenge (most other plays) and reviewed in the new Replay Center in NY. The crew chief communicates w/ the replay center umps via headsets. There must be indisputable video evidence (similar to NCAAF) & the result of the replay is either "overturned", "stands" (inconclusive), or "confirmed". Each manager gets one challenge & a second if the first results in the "overturned result." If the manager is out of challenges, the umps can review the play at his request after the 7th inning.
How's it going so far? I'd say there are a few bugs with not only replay system, but also with the new catchers' rule. It'll take time, but I'm confident things will smooth out over the coming months. However, I will not hesitate to suggest that changes may be needed if the time comes, but for now, let the umps get used to the new system & catching rule first.
How's it going so far? I'd say there are a few bugs with not only replay system, but also with the new catchers' rule. It'll take time, but I'm confident things will smooth out over the coming months. However, I will not hesitate to suggest that changes may be needed if the time comes, but for now, let the umps get used to the new system & catching rule first.
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