IS BASEBALL READY TO GO ROBOTIC? Justice Behind the Plate
Most longtime baseball fans recall the events that transpired on June 2, 2010, at Comerica Park. Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga was having the game of his life against the Cleveland Indians, earning 26 outs without a single baserunner. Galarraga was on par to become the first Tiger ever to throw a perfect game. During what should have been the game’s final at-bat, the Cleveland batter hit a ground ball to the first baseman, who threw it to Galarraga as he ran to cover the base. Everyone watching thought they had witnessed a perfect game, but umpire Jim Joyce felt differently. He ruled the batter safe, ending Galarraga’s perfect game bid. Joyce later apologized tearfully once he realized he had made the wrong call. This wasn’t the first time, nor the last, that an umpire has made a mistake at the MLB level. Turn on any MLB game, and you’ll see at least one pitch incorrectly called a ball or strike.
This has led many to question the umpire’s role in professional baseball. As technology has advanced, it has become capable of doing everything umpires do. Let’s explore the pros and cons of switching to robotic umpires. PROS The most significant benefit of robotic umpires is increased accuracy. The strike zone will become much more consistent, and instant replay will determine if baserunners are safe or out in close-call situations. This can make games more entertaining and fun for players and fans because there will be fewer controversies, and human bias will completely disappear. CONS Technology isn’t perfect. Turn on the next Sunday Night Baseball game, and you’ll see the “K-Zone” consistently state balls are strikes and vice versa. Furthermore, technology often gets
to rent and want safe, clean, well-managed, and well-located apartment communities. This is not going away. Sure, it can be concerning with everything going on out there, and with those horsemen riding around, it is bad right now. That is understandable. However, my partners, clients, and I are looking forward to it because we know that at the end of the day, we will be glad we went through another challenging environment together, doing what most won’t do and getting what most won’t get. We’re coming out on top. Again, what most can’t and won’t do, no matter how many horsemen there are. bugs, requires updates, and has other issues that could delay games. It may also extend games, as replays will be necessary for any close baserunning play. One of the most significant downsides is the loss of the human element. There’s something exciting about watching a manager or player get into it with the umpire over a controversial call. MLB will likely start utilizing some robotic help in the 2026 season, but only time will tell if it improves the current system.
ARE THE 4 HORSEMEN HERE? Why Most Investors Will Lose in This Market (and How You Can Come Out on Top)
It’s easy to be distracted these days with Halloween just around the corner, and we are getting close to the end of the year, so let me be your “Uncle Darin” for just a moment. Right now, the four horsemen are here. You may be familiar with this biblical reference to the four horsemen from the book of Revelation. I won’t start preaching to you, but I will remind you that the four horsemen are predicted to arrive when things are at their worst. This is the way it is right now for many multifamily owners. The four horsemen are at their door, but they are NOT Conquest, War, Famine, and Death as mentioned in the bible. Nope. The four horsemen right now are: 1. Interest rates 2. Record property tax increases 3. Record insurance premium increases 4. Inflation
These four horsemen are out there now, running around, and making it difficult for many multifamily owners. I wonder if you see the four horsemen out there. Are you seeing things the way I have been seeing them? Are you paying attention?
The four horsemen are responsible for the following conditions.
No tricks. This is for real.
Stop wasting time and act NOW by AT LEAST getting on the FIRST TO KNOW list of discounted property opportunities coming! You can get on that list to look at what is coming by going to Invest.DarinGarman.com/private-fund . There are a lot of things to distract you right now; just don’t be distracted by all that is going on and miss this. That would be too bad. Get your peek at what is to come now!
Because of high interest rates, discounted multi- family properties regularly cross my desk. These properties will start to pick up even more steam toward the end of the year and into early next year. It will happen. It is happening. With the current interest rate climate, we are poised to see two rate reductions coming. This is great news; however, it will be too late for many who will see us looking at buying their properties. With all the crazy political events happening by the hour, ultimately, whoever is in the White House won’t matter because people will continue
Have a great rest of your month, and have a great Halloween!
–Darin
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