re: Friday Baseball Thread

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You think umps have actually gotten worse or just our ability to know they are wrong has gotten better?

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Both. Pitchers throw faster now, so it’s a harder job. I also think there are less “talented” people choosing umpiring. It used to be a side job for some of the most productive members of society, but life is so busy right now that those people are focused on their professions rather than refereeing/umpiring.