The Jays only put the manoeuvre into action 9.9 per cent of the time overall, and just 21 times against right-handed hitters. The Rockies shift the least, but their 19.8 per cent rate would have ranked sixth in the majors in 2016. This season, that average has dropped to .243 and hitters are on pace for 5,228 homers while striking out 40,626 times. Batters will have to be “alert to the pitcher” within nine seconds of the pitcher getting the ball. The electronic strike zone isn’t perfect, but it’s much more accurate than the current system.

Source: thestar September 11, 2022 07:20 UTC