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Foul Pole Tech Debate Heats Up | Odessa News
Pete Alonso thought he’d crushed a home run off the Yankees — only for it to be called foul after replay review. The controversy highlights a bigger issue: MLB’s reluctance to adopt new tech for borderline foul pole calls, despite growing demand from players and fans. While advanced analytics suggest it’s a no-brainer, implementing accurate systems for high-flying balls is logistically complex — current tech struggles with wind and fragmented data, leaving crucial calls in the hands of human judgment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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