![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2019/08/14102909/ASG-umpire-Brian-DeBrauwere-strike-3-TrackMan-ear-pc.-e1565793062388.jpg)
Stark: The robots are coming! Examining big leaguers' biggest fears about their future electronic overlords - The Athletic
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://a4.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2020%2F0909%2Fr742746_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&w=570&h=321&format=jpg)
MLB umpire Joe West has never missed a call. Just ask him - ESPN
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/dfc4c42/2147483647/strip/true/crop/512x479+0+0/resize/1200x1123!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F54%2F48%2Fe76e9e70e6b98be3fc6f02b35520%2Fsdut-file-in-this-may-9-2010-file-20160830-001)
MLB teams take scouting to new level, track umps - The San Diego Union-Tribune
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tronc/XQSTRKRP6JA7ZMATYLO6RLID64.jpg)
Column: MLB experimenting with robo-umpires in minors
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://nbcsports.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/700aaff/2147483647/strip/false/crop/541x304+0+55/resize/1200x675!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnbc-sports-production-nbc-sports.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fbc%2F80%2F978aaed3c315a2313447704a8e77%2Fjoe-west-and-bud-black-e1305828126667.jpg)
Joe West was the worst ball and strike umpire in baseball this year - NBC Sports
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-f632194531487d55318bc068cc29ba48-lq)
Why are there still umpires in Major League Baseball? Why can't it all be automated? - Quora
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+Q-5-GxUL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)
The Umpire Is Out: Calling the Game and Living My True Self: Scott, Dale, Neyer, Rob, Bean, Billy: 9781496230447: : Books
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://www.azcentral.com/gcdn/-mm-/bbd1fd3cf7be11c8bda731ce6f421aa1eca57fa1/c=497-0-3755-3258/local/-/media/2015/10/22/Phoenix/Phoenix/635811441406992829-umpire.jpg)
Bickley: MLB needs automated strike zone
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://media.newyorker.com/photos/611ef983995e018271af1254/master/w_2560%2Cc_limit/210830_r38894.jpg)
Invasion of the Robot Umpires
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://external-preview.redd.it/turns-out-robot-umpires-have-one-big-flaw-theyre-too-perfect-v0-psMWt-AbHQVoSmvP_hY6lTAWGoqIh3ogIQpPcbF5KkQ.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=52af1cc96a02bb05f256b7ff751be304ff2f859c)
Turns out robot umpires have one big flaw: They're too perfect. : r/baseball
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://www.golfdigest.com/content/dam/images/golfdigest/fullset/2017/08/20/5999f68c34a48943bb96c529_angel-hernandez-ian-kinsler-umpire-mlb-argument.jpg)
MLB Umpires are the Snowflakes of the Week, This is the Loop
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xHwY_7DM29c/hqdefault.jpg)
Umpire Pat Hoberg Called a Perfect Game in the Phillies-Astros World Series - But the TV Disagreed?
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/6cxA4upgoWK-WLpCpfl9VYqvnvo=/1400x1050/filters:format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/18956326/perfect_umpire_feature.jpg)
The Pursuit of the Elusive Umpire Perfect Game - The Ringer
![Computers could soon call balls and strikes in MLB games instead of Joe West and other umpires](https://www.pottsmerc.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2014/03/255a8d469f7bdecf6dd21a79206a1693.jpg?w=640)
MLB's high-tech replay room opens Sunday – The Mercury