MLB Instant Replay Review S-55: Dana DeMuth (S-1)

[Lindsay]

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Dana DeMuth's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Rockies-White Sox game. With two out and two on, White Sox baserunner R1 Adam Eaton attempted to steal...

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[johnnyg08]

This one baffles me.  How is this not reversed?  

[JaxRolo]

Just like in the NFL. you see an obvious reversal that is missed even with IR.

[Lala]

Are they going to keep stats for umpires about whether they get a calls right/wrong when they are reviewed?  Do you think that will put even more pressure on umps (even though a lot of them have said they welcome it)?  

At least in football when there is a holding you have multiple guys who could potentially make a particular call.  Same with pass interference.  In baseball, your totally on your own.  

[Lindsay]

Are they going to keep stats for umpires about whether they get a calls right/wrong when they are reviewed?

Are "they"? Probably not.

Are we (as in UEFL)? Absolutely, yes. Our stats for replay will be similar to those for ejections - team/manager success rate will be a key figure. I anticipate most teams will be below the 1/3 mark.