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MLB Umpire Accuracy Soars Amid Calls for Robot Officials

9/2/2025

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In 2025, the number of MLB umpires with below-average accuracy decreased to 16 from 35 in 2022.
Umpire accuracy overall stands at 93%, with called-ball accuracy at 97% and called-strike accuracy at 88%.
Growing fan dissatisfaction with officiating has led to increased calls for robot umpires.
Critics suggest that umpires' attitudes negatively impact their public perception.

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Story summary

In 2025, the number of MLB umpires with below-average accuracy decreased to 16 from 35 in 2022.
Umpire accuracy overall stands at 93%, with called-ball accuracy at 97% and called-strike accuracy at 88%.
Growing fan dissatisfaction with officiating has led to increased calls for robot umpires.
Critics suggest that umpires' attitudes negatively impact their public perception.