Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred stated that due to ongoing technical issues, the implementation of automated strike zone technology, including robot home plate umpires, is unlikely to occur in 2025. Despite the possibility of an automated ball-strike system, it is not expected to be in place by '25.
Robot umpires.
➡️ Halted by technical issues! MLB faces challenges in implementing robot umpires due to technical difficulties. https://t.co/JDNhrcr4nV
Technical Issues' Stall MLB's Adoption of Robots to Call Balls and Strikes https://t.co/IYTDF2CNIQ
Bryce Harper got ejected in the first inning against the Rockies last night by the home plate umpire. So, @BillColarulo wants to hear from you. Do you want robot umpires in the MLB?
Robots calling balls and strikes in MLB? Rob Manfred says ABS system unlikely in 2025 https://t.co/alaq3w8aqO
Commissioner: Automated ball-strike system a possibility, but unlikely to take place by '25 https://t.co/lpSWnCcvbR
Don’t expect robotic umpires in the major leagues by 2025, commissioner says https://t.co/ax1Ga06s5H
MLB says automated ball-strike call system unlikely for 2025 https://t.co/JUJlJkq1t4
Robot umpires unlikely coming to MLB in 2025 despite amid ‘technical issues’ https://t.co/gb0udsaxE0 https://t.co/KIbBG8ZSkW
Major League Baseball says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025. “We still have some technical issues,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said. https://t.co/a2IhSgtDo8
Rob Manfred says they're still having technical issues with the automated strike zone so it's unlikely that MLB will have it next year https://t.co/MbsEJO0VNQ