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Cal Raleigh Warns: Robot Umpires Threaten Baseball's Humanity

3/5/2025

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh voiced his worries about the rise of "robot umpires" in Major League Baseball, fearing it could strip away the game's human touch. Yet, he also recognized the advantages of the challenge system, noting that his pitch framing skills could become even more valuable as the Automated Ball-Strike system develops.

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh voiced his worries about the rise of "robot umpires" in Major League Baseball, fearing it could strip away the game's human touch. Yet, he also recognized the advantages of the challenge system, noting that his pitch framing skills could become even more valuable as the Automated Ball-Strike system develops.