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Development Independent League Which Moved Mound Back To 62.5 Feet

December 30, 2019 by independentbaseball

Question: Before the 2019 season, the Atlantic League discussed with MLB several possible rules changes such as the robot umpires to call balls/strikes, being able to “steal” 1st base, and moving the mound back to 62-1/2 feet from the standard 60-1/2 feet. The Atlantic League chose not to move the mound back, but one development … Read more

First Manager To Get Ejected Arguing Balls And Strikes Called By Robot

January 7, 2020December 29, 2019 by independentbaseball

Question: In 2019, the Atlantic League implemented the first “robot” system to call balls & strikes for the 2nd half of their season. Who was the first manager to get ejected arguing the call from the “robot” system? Answer: Frank Viola of the High Point Rockers