Should baseball incorporate instant replay?

[djpose]

After a perfect game was taken away last night, should the MLB introduce an expanded version of instant replay that covers more than just home runs?

I say yes. Add in something similar to what the NFL has and allow managers to challenge up to 2 calls per game. It's simple and will help avoid disasters like last night.

 

[Deofuta]

I agree, it was ridiculous to see that call stand last night. I see no reason why it should not be an implemented feature. Of course, if someone wishes to argue differently, I am all ears.

 

[Marter]

I'm all for it. Galarraga had history stolen from him last night. I think that a limit is important though.

 

[Distorted Stu]

Every sport needs this i think. Officals can make mistakes. They so need this with Football whenever a goal is scored. Henry's handball is a prime example. If someone just takes the time to watch 30seconds of footage to verify something, i would be happy.

For example, this goal didnt count:

If only we had Instant replays.

American football and rugby have the right idea.

 

[MellowFellow]

I like the idea of using instant replay in baseball because Armando Galleraga(sp?) was robbed last night. I agree with you OP on having the NFL style 2 challenges per game. The only real argument I have ever heard against replay is that the game would probably be longer.

 

[djpose]

I like the idea of using instant replay in baseball because Armando Galleraga(sp?) was robbed last night. I agree with you OP on having the NFL style 2 challenges per game. The only real argument I have ever heard against replay is that the game would probably be longer.

But if they put a limit on it like a max of 2 challenges per game how much longer would that really extend a game? Probably not too long.

 

[RangerSERE]

Yes, but there needs to be some limitations put on it. Only used in specialy situations (last night specially). That way the game isnt slowed down even more, no one has time for a 4 hour game mlb!

 

[Shockolate]

They should have instant replay's in all sports.

I do like the fact that Jim Joyce, the umpire who made the call, apologized to Galaragga.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

Yes it should be implemented. That pitcher for the Tigers had a glorious moment taken from him on a call that was obvious bullshit to everyone involved. That umpire knew he was wrong but he threw the player out anyways to cover himself up

 

[redblinky]

Baseball is a game that at its center has human fallibility. That is just a part of baseball. It sucks that Joyce made a mistake but people have to move on. I heard Selig possibly considering overturning the call. I think that a big big No-No. It sucks he lost the call but everytime something like this happens the people with there electronic bases and sensors come back saying everything should be automated. Blah Blah its bad enough we got this home run replay do we really need more?

 

[djpose]

Baseball is a game that at its center has human fallibility. That is just a part of baseball. It sucks that Joyce made a mistake but people have to move on. I heard Selig possibly considering overturning the call. I think that a big big No-No. It sucks he lost the call but everytime something like this happens the people with there electronic bases and sensors come back saying everything should be automated. Blah Blah its bad enough we got this home run replay do we really need more?

I definitely agree that Selig shouldn't overturn the call and retroactively give him a perfect game. That's just wrong.

But why draw the line at only home run replays? Why not extend it to close calls at first base? Aren't they equally important to the outcome of the game?

 

[ThatPurpleGuy]

I am in Australia so Baseball isn't really popular here but alot of sports here have started using cameras and replays for "close call" situations..Actually we have had it for quite a while, I am surprised that baseball doesn't have this.

"Perfect Game" refers to pitcher, right? Was he robbed by the umpire that calls "strike" because in cricket we have a thing called a "subjective call" like an LBW, where the call has to be made by the umpire. Its hard to explain but I guess an umpire calling a foul may see it from a different perspective than the camera angle. Things like catches and run outs can be called using replay technology because they can give a definitive answer.

Anyway, I think the human eye is just way to slow to be able to be accurate on some of these really close calls, so I think that the more replay technology used the better. Some say the human error element adds to the game but with so many replays now people can see instantly if they got it wrong or right so its alot easier to feel robbed by a wrong decision like this guy seems to have been.

 

[MellowFellow]

I like the idea of using instant replay in baseball because Armando Galleraga(sp?) was robbed last night. I agree with you OP on having the NFL style 2 challenges per game. The only real argument I have ever heard against replay is that the game would probably be longer.

But if they put a limit on it like a max of 2 challenges per game how much longer would that really extend a game? Probably not too long.

I know, I am all for replays, I was just giving one reason I heard against replays. I really don't think they would make the games that much longer.

 

[djpose]

I am in Australia so Baseball isn't really popular here but alot of sports here have started using cameras and replays for "close call" situations..Actually we have had it for quite a while, I am surprised that baseball doesn't have this.

"Perfect Game" refers to pitcher, right? Was he robbed by the umpire that calls "strike" because in cricket we have a thing called a "subjective call" like an LBW, where the call has to be made by the umpire. Its hard to explain but I guess an umpire calling a foul may see it from a different perspective than the camera angle. Things like catches and run outs can be called using replay technology because they can give a definitive answer.

Anyway, I think the human eye is just way to slow to be able to be accurate on some of these really close calls, so I think that the more replay technology used the better. Some say the human error element adds to the game but with so many replays now people can see instantly if they got it wrong or right so its alot easier to feel robbed by a wrong decision like this guy seems to have been.

A perfect game is when a pitcher gets every single batter out in the entire game. No one reaches base even once. I believe there have only been like 15 in the history of baseball (although two were earlier this season. This would've been the 3rd this season, which is unheardof) but the umpire called the final batter safe when replay showed he was clearly out and took a perfect game away from the pitcher.

 

[redblinky]

Baseball is a game that at its center has human fallibility. That is just a part of baseball. It sucks that Joyce made a mistake but people have to move on. I heard Selig possibly considering overturning the call. I think that a big big No-No. It sucks he lost the call but everytime something like this happens the people with there electronic bases and sensors come back saying everything should be automated. Blah Blah its bad enough we got this home run replay do we really need more?

I definitely agree that Selig shouldn't overturn the call and retroactively give him a perfect game. That's just wrong.

But why draw the line at only home run replays? Why not extend it to close calls at first base? Aren't they equally important to the outcome of the game?

Yes they are equal... Howevever, myself as an avid baseball fan do not want to see an isntant replay every close play. Whats next automated strike zone? They already have K zone technology they show on TV then it would be completely fair for everyone. Why wouldn't we want that? Well for me I guess I'm a bit of purist bad calls good calls whatever human error is just a part of the game IMO I know alot of people agree with me on this (and alot of people think i'm an idiot if i just said electronics would make it more fair why would I not want that?). I wouldn't have even added instant replay for Home Runs had I been the comissioner. But thats just because I'm a stuffy purist who doesnt want to change and is still pissed off about having to change to a digital tv :*(

 

[djpose]

Baseball is a game that at its center has human fallibility. That is just a part of baseball. It sucks that Joyce made a mistake but people have to move on. I heard Selig possibly considering overturning the call. I think that a big big No-No. It sucks he lost the call but everytime something like this happens the people with there electronic bases and sensors come back saying everything should be automated. Blah Blah its bad enough we got this home run replay do we really need more?

I definitely agree that Selig shouldn't overturn the call and retroactively give him a perfect game. That's just wrong.

But why draw the line at only home run replays? Why not extend it to close calls at first base? Aren't they equally important to the outcome of the game?

Yes they are equal... Howevever, myself as an avid baseball fan do not want to see an isntant replay every close play. Whats next automated strike zone? They already have K zone technology they show on TV then it would be completely fair for everyone. Why wouldn't we want that? Well for me I guess I'm a bit of purist bad calls good calls whatever human error is just a part of the game IMO I know alot of people agree with me on this (and alot of people think i'm an idiot if i just said electronics would make it more fair why would I not want that?). I wouldn't have even added instant replay for Home Runs had I been the comissioner. But thats just because I'm a stuffy purist who doesnt want to change and is still pissed off about having to change to a digital tv :*(

I definitely wouldn't want instant replay on every close play either, that would stretch the game out too much. But if a manager could challenge once or twice a game when he saw fit, I don't think that would ruin the game at all.

 

[ThatPurpleGuy]

I am in Australia so Baseball isn't really popular here but alot of sports here have started using cameras and replays for "close call" situations..Actually we have had it for quite a while, I am surprised that baseball doesn't have this.

"Perfect Game" refers to pitcher, right? Was he robbed by the umpire that calls "strike" because in cricket we have a thing called a "subjective call" like an LBW, where the call has to be made by the umpire. Its hard to explain but I guess an umpire calling a foul may see it from a different perspective than the camera angle. Things like catches and run outs can be called using replay technology because they can give a definitive answer.

Anyway, I think the human eye is just way to slow to be able to be accurate on some of these really close calls, so I think that the more replay technology used the better. Some say the human error element adds to the game but with so many replays now people can see instantly if they got it wrong or right so its alot easier to feel robbed by a wrong decision like this guy seems to have been.

A perfect game is when a pitcher gets every single batter out in the entire game. No one reaches base even once. I believe there have only been like 15 in the history of baseball (although two were earlier this season. This would've been the 3rd this season, which is unheardof) but the umpire called the final batter safe when replay showed he was clearly out and took a perfect game away from the pitcher.

Wow that does seem like something a player(and fans) would be spewing about!! I don't even know a thing about Baseball but that does sound pretty epic...Probably the cricket equivalent of the 10/w innings in a test match. This should definitely have a replay because this can be easily determined if its right or wrong. I bet you that umpire is bunkered down in his house and won't come out for a while lol

 

[djpose]

I am in Australia so Baseball isn't really popular here but alot of sports here have started using cameras and replays for "close call" situations..Actually we have had it for quite a while, I am surprised that baseball doesn't have this.

"Perfect Game" refers to pitcher, right? Was he robbed by the umpire that calls "strike" because in cricket we have a thing called a "subjective call" like an LBW, where the call has to be made by the umpire. Its hard to explain but I guess an umpire calling a foul may see it from a different perspective than the camera angle. Things like catches and run outs can be called using replay technology because they can give a definitive answer.

Anyway, I think the human eye is just way to slow to be able to be accurate on some of these really close calls, so I think that the more replay technology used the better. Some say the human error element adds to the game but with so many replays now people can see instantly if they got it wrong or right so its alot easier to feel robbed by a wrong decision like this guy seems to have been.

A perfect game is when a pitcher gets every single batter out in the entire game. No one reaches base even once. I believe there have only been like 15 in the history of baseball (although two were earlier this season. This would've been the 3rd this season, which is unheardof) but the umpire called the final batter safe when replay showed he was clearly out and took a perfect game away from the pitcher.

Wow that does seem like something a player(and fans) would be spewing about!! I don't even know a thing about Baseball but that does sound pretty epic...Probably the cricket equivalent of the 10/w innings in a test match. This should definitely have a replay because this can be easily determined if its right or wrong. I bet you that umpire is bunkered down in his house and won't come out for a while lol

Actually what's funny is those two teams are playing again this afternoon and that umpire is working that game as well, so he had to go right back out there and face everyone haha.

 

[redblinky]

Well here's some good news...
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-joycescall
if you dont like reading Selig will not overturn the call or look into it.

 

[djpose]

That's good. It would have been ridiculous for him to overturn it.