Starting in the 2014 season, the MLB has extended the use of instant replay. The types of plays that will be subject to review are:
- Home Run
- Ground rule double
- Fan interference
- Stadium boundary calls – fielder falls into stands, ball goes into stands
- Force play – except when at 2nd base on a double play (interesting!)
- Tag play (oh boy, this could cause a number of delays)
- Fair/foul – only in the outfield
- Trap play – only in the outfield
- Hit by pitch
- Timing play – runner scoring before third out
- Touching a base – only by appeal
- Passing runners
- Record keeping – ball/strike count, outs, score, subs
Well, there you have it. This is obviously very controversial and I know a number of fellow umpires that are on both sides of this debate. Where do you stand? – Let us know in the comments.