Not formally. But Manfred has been saying 2024 for a while now and it's in use in the minors as we speak. As decided as the pitch clock and shift ban were last year.
When it's one sided, it becomes a problem. Either way, this discussion is irrelevant as the automated strike zone is coming next year whether we want it or not.
I encourage you to take a look at @umpscorecards on Twitter. A lot of umps are definitely deciding what the strike zone is. And because of the lack of consistency, it has a real effect on outcomes. It will be fair with the automated strike zone.
Also, that's the sort of technology that's going to be used starting next year. Bottom line is the strike zone is what it is according to the rules and the ump shouldn't be free to decide whatever he wants whenever he wants. Automated strike zone will achieve that. Will that lead to some unusual-looking strikes? Yes. But it's the rules...
FWIW, there’s a real chance that Misiorowski is my #2 prospect by the end of the season. We’ll see how much they let him loose heading into the summer.
Not Wiguy, but it’s personally very hard for me to put a guy into the top 10 without a single at-bat unless they’re like a top 10 prospect in their class. Gilbert Lara nightmares still live on.
Really excited about Yophrey, though!
I just hope he doesn’t end up pitching this weekend. I’d like to see some of our higher upside bullpen arms get a chance. We have enough mediocrity in the bullpen right now.