Ryan Worden
One Instance…
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Jeffrey Maier. If you don’t remember his name, maybe
you’ll remember his actions. In Game 1 of the 1996
American League Championship Series, Yankee
shortstop Derek Jeter hit a long fly ball to right field.
Orioles right fielder Tony Tarasco got under the ball,
but never got a chance to make the catch. Twelve year
old Jeffrey Maier reached down, caught the ball, and
brought it back into the stands. The umpires then ruled
Jeter’s fly ball a game-tying home run. The Yankees
went on to win the game, the Championship series, and
the World Series.
Had instant replay been in use, this would’ve been ruled
fan interference, and an out for the Yankees, instead of
the game tying home run. Who knows what the
outcome could’ve been…
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Getting the Call Right
I think this is the main reason replay
should be used. If it is going to get the
call right and make the ruling fair for
both teams why wouldn’t you want to
use it?
Here is one instance that
shows a close call dealing with
a fair or foul ball. This call
would be nearly impossible to
make and be 100% sure of
without replay.
Arguments
Many argue that using instant replay
eliminates the human element of the
sport
 Another major argument against instant
replay is that it lengthens games
because managers will challenge all
controversial calls
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Debates
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Replay will actually shorten the game
because managers won’t be out on the
field arguing calls for several minutes at
a time. The umpire can just go straight
to the replay and get the call right. Any
arguing of the call from the Manager
after the final decision is made will lead
to automatic ejection.
In a survey there were 83 percent of
the people saying there should be
replay in Major League Baseball. Only
17 percent diesagreed.
In the same survey when asked if replay
eliminated the human eliment of the sport,
83% of the people said no. This was one of
the big arguments not to have it.
You can
take the
same
survey. Just
click here.
Sources
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www.surveygizmo.com
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www.thesportingblog.com
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www.suite101.com