If the average even after recent improvements is 14% missed calls, then some umps approach 20%, which is preposterously unacceptable. We discussed this on
BillJamesOnline and agreed an earpiece could instantaneously signal the home plate umpire how KZone saw it, leaving him to exercise his judgment if he wished--but he'd be accountable to headquarters if he got carried away with such independence.
This is being tested in the minor leagues and will be in place by 2018, or 2020 at the latest.
