Instant replay only for controversial home runs in Major League Baseball???

Question

Does MLB know just how few controversial home runs are hit per season?? How about using instant replay for more important things like close plays at first, second, third, or at home, which happen much more frequently than controversial home runs.

I've been watching the Phillies-Cubs series and already through three games there have been five or six close calls on the base paths that have been incorrectly called. These calls could have been corrected with instant replay.

Anyway, enough rambling. What are everyone's thoughts on my argument?

Answer 1

Instant replay should not be used at all. Yes, we all know about the Jeffrey Meyer home run, and Steven Bartmen, however, this is a game of balls and strikes, called by humans. I think once you open Pandora's box, it will only escalate. Next thing you know, you've got a bases loaded walk being reviewed by an umpire behind a curtain for god's sake.  

Answer 2

Beacuse those are defeined as judgement calls.

god learn baseball

Answer 3

My take is that baseball is already considered to be too slow moving for the average TV couch potato. And that's exactly why soccer hasn't caught on in America yet. Instant replay slows the game down more yet.

There have been several suggestions to speed up the game, like intentional walk... just say go! why throw four outside pitches ???

And the pitcher should have only so many seconds to throw the dam ball!

Then we could have instant replay on those close calls where "the tie goes to the runner" plays are close @  1st, 2nd 3rd, or home plate too!

Answer 4

when is a tie not a tie? yes there is a tradition of "tie goes to the runner"!

it's not a 'rule', but it is in fact the case when the benefit of doubt arises.

as far as instant replay goes...

look at Phelps .001 second victory in the Olympics 100 meter!! even his mom thought he lost...

she raised her hand with a 2 fingers up implying he came in 2nd!

sports illustrated had an underwater camera snapping the last seconds, i don't have the link, sorry,

but baseball has soooo many plays at the bases that must be like nanoseconds from being a tie.

so you say let the blind umpires decide??? and who knows if they are paid under the table by a wealthy gambler???