"It has been released, on November 12, that the 'challenge system' will be implemented from the next season in pro-baseball. From this, when there is an objection to the judge's ruling, a replay verification can be requested by the coach, which was only done when a referee determines the need to do so in a system similar to the major league baseball. The 'Japanese version challenge system' which specifies the number of requests that can be made will be officially decided and released at the executive committee on the 13th".
Apparently, video verification will be actively utilized in the professional baseball as well. I was actually watching the Japanese series game on TV that probably lead to this decision. "Out" was initially called by the judge, but the runner immediately claimed: "I was faster, I was not touched".
The judge might not be needed in the near future. If we put sensors on the batter, fielders, pitchers, catcher's uniform, shoes, gloves, bases, mounds and such, not only the runner's out/safe but also strikes and batter's out can be automatically determined. If the sensors are placed on the ground, out-field poles and also on the ball, it is possible to automatically determine home run or foul.
If this happens, judges will not be needed in the future. The member exchange before the game is done by both coaches hand by hand in presence of the judge. If the members are input on a terminal device, the official ceremony will not be necessary. The witnessing judge does not need to be a human. If a third party is necessary to be the witness, AIBO or a robot by Yahoo! will be sufficient.
Personally, I hate the scene where the coach intensely argues with the judge, so I love the idea of automatic determination. Plus, I think the fun of professional baseball will not change even if it is automated.
If this happens, judges will not be needed in the future. The member exchange before the game is done by both coaches hand by hand in presence of the judge. If the members are input on a terminal device, the official ceremony will not be necessary. The witnessing judge does not need to be a human. If a third party is necessary to be the witness, AIBO or a robot by Yahoo! will be sufficient.
Personally, I hate the scene where the coach intensely argues with the judge, so I love the idea of automatic determination. Plus, I think the fun of professional baseball will not change even if it is automated.
Above is translation of an article "プロ野球で「チャレンジ」導入始まる。" dated November 15, 2017
Translation by Hiroko Matsuda
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