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2. They DID experiment with a 3d automated strike zone in the Minor Leagues.

Reply to Auggie (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 07:19 AM

16 hrs ago

Pitchers that learned to nick the back corners of the 3d zone with late breaking balls were heavily favored. True, human umpires probably rarely if ever called those pitches. I wonder how many pitchers are good enough and accurate enough to consistently hit those corners.

In times of declining and struggling offense MLB is not going to implement any change that appears to favor pitching.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25431834-mlbs-growing-problem-offensive-agony

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There are things bugging me about the "new" automated strike zone [View all] retread Yesterday OP

The diagonal was invented to make balls and strikes more visible to umpires and pitchers Auggie Yesterday #1

They DID experiment with a 3d automated strike zone in the Minor Leagues. retread 16 hrs ago #2

Well yeah, it's hard enough to make contact as it is Auggie 12 hrs ago #3