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The debate on whether or not the MLB should implement robotic umpires has gained steam after Game 3 of the World Series.
Arizona Diamondbacks fans have watched their team struggle to get anything going at home in Chase Field against the Texas Rangers.
The Diamondbacks have been stifled by the Rangers pitchers, which has left the home crowd frustrated. That being said, it was the performance of home plate umpire Alfonso Marquez that has been the talk of social media.
Diamondbacks fans felt there was a series of missed calls and questioned how that could occur in the most important game of the 2023 season.
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The controversial showing by Marquez has caused many to cry out for the implementation of robotic umps. Some of the perhaps more frustrated fans have called for the complete removal of human umpires, however, others have simply called for the implementation of technology to assist the umpiring crew in the case of missed calls.
One of the most highly disputed calls came during an at-bat involving Texas Rangers slugger Nathaniel Lowe. Many believe that during a crucial plate appearance by Lowe in the top of the fourth, the 28-year-old stood still as the third strike crossed the zone.
However, it was called a ball by Alfonso Marquez, ultimately leading to a walk for Lowe. Although he did not score on the play, many have pointed out that even the MLB's official website shows the seventh pitch of the at-bat as clearly being within the strike zone.
MLB's choice of umpires for the World Series has been heavily criticized
Although umpiring games is incredibly difficult, there are some who call baseball games better than others. Even though every umpire makes mistakes, some have more than others. This is why the MLB's choice of umpiring crews has left many questioning the decision.
According to the site Umpire Auditor, of all eligible umps, Alfonso Marquez ranked 77th out of 92. This has left many confused and frustrated as missed calls could very well play a key factor in the winner of the 2023 World Series.
