99% Invisible

RoboUmp

Feb 28, 2023

27:40

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The Pros and Cons of Robot Umpires

01:28

Is a Robot Umpire Better Than Humans?

01:37

The Robot Umpire in Major League Baseball

01:58

Minor League Baseball Names - Some Good Examples

02:27

Introduction

3min

Umpires Get It Right 99% of the Time

2min

Is a Robot Umpire Better Than Humans?

2min

The Robot Umpire in Major League Baseball

2min

Robot Umpires in Major League Baseball

2min

The ABS System Is More Accurate Than a Human Umpire

4min

Baseball Umpires Changing the Strike Zone

6min

The Robot Umpires Are Coming!

2min

Advanced Auto Parts Helps Drivers Get Back on the Road

1min

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The Roughest Team Names in Minor League Baseball

2min

11.

Minor League Baseball Names - Some Good Examples

2min

12.

The 99% Invisible Logo

2min

One study from 2018 found that Major League Baseball umpires blow about 14 calls every game. That’s 34,000 bad calls every year. And it makes a difference. A blown strike call can decide a win or a loss, a championship or six months at home, wondering what could have been. And while umpires are about 97% accurate in calling balls and strikes, Major League Baseball has been considering something drastic. Something to take us up to 100% accuracy. They have a plan to replace human umpires with robots.

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