Archive for the 'Umpiring' Category

Further work on the process to improve upon the men in blue.

Umpires disproportionately eject nonwhite players compared to nonwhite players’ representation in the major leagues.

Can ball-strike calls be improved further with more technology?

How much does the strike zone actually vary from umpire to umpire?

What trends and consequences can be gleaned by reviewing umpires’ ball-strike calls from last season?

Can a machine really call balls and strikes more accurately (and quickly) than a human?

The ebb and flow of the pitcher-hitter battle is just part of the sport’s natural evolution.

A careful study shows that umpires are human, like the rest of us.

Are the World Series men in blue more likely to help the pitchers or hitters during this Fall Classic?

A tale of 40 adults who decided to switch out slow-pitch softball for some good old fashioned hardball.