Baseball won't rest until pace of play and time of game issues are solved.

That could mean drastic changes to the game as soon as next season. The latest idea that could be implemented: Electronic strike zones.

According to Buster Olney of ESPN, a pitch clock for pitchers isn't the only way the sport is looking to move the pitcher-batter exchange along. Along with putting a clock on how fast the next pitch must come in, technology could change the way balls, strikes and the process of an at-bat works.

The most interesting part of the talks: Players are pushing for this.

Through negotiation, the players would be in position to get something in return, and in recent weeks some have privately mentioned their hope that the union will push for an automated strike zone, with balls and strikes determined electronically. This would remove the constant debate over strike zone decisions, according to players.

One player explained to Olney why it would work and speed the game up.

"It could speed up the game at least as much [as the pitch clock]," said one player. "Think about what happens now: You have a close pitch, and the batter steps out to ask the home plate umpire. Or the catcher turns to ask the umpire. Or the pitcher says something, and he slows down because he's frustrated with a call. The benches yell at the umpire, and the umpire turns to yell back.

"That would all go away. Nothing would have to be said. It would either be a ball or a strike, and everybody would move on to the next pitch."

This, of course, would limit the role of the home plate umpire. Technology is changing sports everyday. If this is enacted for baseball, the game should speed up and move along faster than the snail's pace of 2017.

But, as with any technological advancement, it could come with issues. If the strike zone was "off" or malfunctioned, baseball would either have to empower the umpire to correct the call or deal with the missed pitches.

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