The discussion revolves around the potential benefits of the Automated Ball-Strike system for left-handed batters in Major League Baseball, particularly focusing on players like Cavan Biggio and Anthony Santander. The article highlights how traditional umpire positioning can lead to unfair strike calls against lefty hitters, particularly on low and outside pitches. This technological advancement, by providing accurate assessments, is believed to improve players' on-base percentage and batting average, as they will be less likely to be penalized for calls that misinterpret the actual pitch location.
The Automated Ball-Strike system aims to support batters who traditionally get unfair calls, improving their on-base percentage and batting average significantly.
Cavan Biggio often struggled with low and high pitches that umpires might mistakenly call strikes, particularly affecting left-handed hitters' performance.
Anthony Santander, facing similar issues with outside pitches, could benefit from clearer calls, allowing him to engage better with his strengths as a lefty hitter.
While umpires' positions can skew pitch calls, the new technology seeks to provide uniformity, enabling hitters to receive fair assessments of their swings.
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