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Another new rule is allowing electronic communication devices

It's a slow time, so I thought I would point out a couple of additional rule changes per Justin McLeod: "Allowing the use of an exclusively one-way electronic communication device from the dugout to the field for the purpose of relaying the pitch or play call. This is similar to the PitchCom system used in Major League Baseball." Leaving early can also be reviewed. "Revising video review to: 1) Include runners leaving the base prior to the touch on a fly ball (tagging up), runners missing a base and runners leaving early on a pitch. NOTE: Runners leaving early on a pitch is only allowed by a coach’s challenge and may not be initiated by an umpire." And finally, ALL home runs (remember the Clemson HR that was called foul, but since it was above the foul pole, the old rule said it couldn't be reviewed) "2) Include all called/potential home runs."
Posted: 08/14/2023 at 09:20 AM ET

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Another new rule is allowing electronic communication devices
VTChip 08/14/23 09:20 AM ET
I'm amused by the "one-way" part of the communication.
nvpbrown 08/14/23 12:22 PM ET
Makes it sound like the players are robots who must obey commands**
UpperQuad 08/15/23 10:13 AM ET
Apparently the MLB version can be customized
VTChip 08/14/23 10:56 PM ET
Discussed PitchCom on Orioles/Padres broadcast last night
HOKIESHARK 08/15/23 08:10 AM ET
Note the word "touch" on a fly ball. Fly ball does not have to be caught
laphroaig 08/14/23 11:15 AM ET
It's always been "touch" in all levels of baseball and softball
OKDokeyHokie 08/15/23 04:28 AM ET
Yup. Perfectly legal. It's surprising how many people believe otherwise.**
laphroaig 08/15/23 06:07 AM ET
Otherwise, the outfielder could juggle, the ball back into infield**
hokietony 08/14/23 07:28 PM ET
Zactly**
laphroaig 08/15/23 06:09 AM ET