[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Mark17

I have thought for a long time that balls and strikes should be called by using light beams that intersect. And my prediction is that if it was done, people would be surprised at what would be called a strike - namely, big breaking curves that cross at the knees at the front edge of the plate, that hit the ground before they reach the catcher.

Why not first downs in football. Bringing the chain gang onto the field seems archaic and likely adds little precision to the measurement. But I guess a booth review of the chain gang is taboo.