[OutsiderFan]

Check out the clip of Kyle Schwarber getting thrown out after yet another crappy strike call from...you guessed it. Angel Hernandez.

https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/angel-h...g1eze5hjzg

That game was a case study for why the electronic strike zone is coming. Some of the worst ball/strike calls I've ever seen in my life. Just atrocious and embarrassing for any professional sport.

Schwarber took a called third strike in 9th that was clearly outside the zone, and absolutely was justified doing what he did. It's amazing other players didn't erupt earlier in the game.

The Brewers used both their best relievers two games in a row, so might not have them available for Giants tonight. 

On the broadcast David Cone said this is the week that would be equivalent to first start of season after a normal Spring Training, so now starting Pitchers should be able to go 100+ pitches. Hoping Rodon goes at least 7 tonight.

Rodon goes tomorrow. Extra day.  As for robot umps, be careful what you ask for.   If they program a Rule Book strike zone, the result will make ‘68 look like a great year for hitters.

It's pretty easy to adjust the strike zone to the height of the player. The width will never change. And the fact is most of the calls that are missed are the horizontal plane, not the vertical one. Doesn't mean the umps don't make incorrect calls up or down, but I see way, way more pitches missed inside or outside.

[OutsiderFan]

Check out the clip of Kyle Schwarber getting thrown out after yet another crappy strike call from...you guessed it. Angel Hernandez.

https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/angel-h...g1eze5hjzg

That game was a case study for why the electronic strike zone is coming. Some of the worst ball/strike calls I've ever seen in my life. Just atrocious and embarrassing for any professional sport.

Schwarber took a called third strike in 9th that was clearly outside the zone, and absolutely was justified doing what he did. It's amazing other players didn't erupt earlier in the game.

The Brewers used both their best relievers two games in a row, so might not have them available for Giants tonight. 

On the broadcast David Cone said this is the week that would be equivalent to first start of season after a normal Spring Training, so now starting Pitchers should be able to go 100+ pitches. Hoping Rodon goes at least 7 tonight.

Rodon goes tomorrow. Extra day.  As for robot umps, be careful what you ask for.   If they program a Rule Book strike zone, the result will make ‘68 look like a great year for hitters.

It's pretty easy to adjust the strike zone to the height of the player. The width will never change. And the fact is most of the calls that are missed are the horizontal plane, not the vertical one. Doesn't mean the umps don't make incorrect calls up or down, but I see way, way more pitches missed inside or outside.