In case you haven’t been paying much attention to the World Series, Game 2 on Saturday night ended with a little bit of controversy. Yandy Diaz of the Rays was up with two outs in the ninth inning with the…
Joe Edinger examines whether MLB should make check swing calls reviewable following a controversial finish in Game 2 of the World Series. Tampa Bay Rays batter Yandy Diaz was called out on strikes on a checked swing against Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby, ending the game on a ruling from first base umpire James Hoye after home plate umpire Jim Wolf initially signaled a ball.
The writer notes that MLB has been testing check swing challenges in the minor leagues and the Arizona Fall League. Edinger highlights that the MLB rulebook lacks an official definition of a swing, but suggests automated check swing challenges are likely heading to Major League Baseball soon.
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