Does baseball need even more technology for plays like Pete Alonso’s disputed fly ball?
Summary
Pete Alonso hit a deep fly ball that was ruled foul during a game between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees. The call stood after review, but it sparked debate about whether baseball should add more technology to better judge close calls near the foul pole.Key Facts
- Alonso hit a ball near the foul pole that looked like a home run but was ruled foul.
- The call was reviewed with video but not overturned due to unclear angles.
- MLB currently does not have reliable technology to judge balls near the foul pole accurately at long distances.
- Hawk-Eye data, used for other calls, is less accurate for fly balls far from the field because it estimates part of the ball’s path.
- Orioles’ front office discussed the call with MLB before the next game but received no change.
- Players want better technology, such as cameras or lasers, to help decide close fair or foul calls.
- MLB introduced the Automated Ball/Strike system in 2026 and has tested other tech like challenge replay in minor leagues.
- Similar disputed calls happen multiple times each season, especially in important division games.
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