Major league umpires face increasing challenges in making accurate ball-strike calls due to the velocity and movement of modern pitches.

Overall accuracy rate of umpires is 92.7%, but it significantly drops on 'on the corners' pitches, especially with two strikes.

High-leverage situations further decrease accuracy, highlighting the difficulty of the job.

The automated ball-strike system (ABS) is being considered for the future but is not yet implemented in the MLB.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa suggested using Pitchcom devices to help umpires anticipate pitch types and improve their calls.

The idea of using Pitchcom devices has been discussed before but raises concerns about potential biases and unintended consequences.

Despite these challenges, the status quo is likely to continue until the implementation of an ABS system, leading to more frustrations and missed calls in crucial moments.