Scenes from the First Major League Baseball Game Featuring the New Robot Umpire, HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey

Scenes from the First Major League Baseball Game Featuring the New Robot Umpire, HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey

“A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games after four years of experiments in the minor leagues.” — AP - - -Dave strikes out looking at a close pitch. HAL 9000: Strike three. You’re out, Dave. DAVE: That wasn’t a strike! HAL 9000: The 9000 series has a perfect operational record, Dave. DAVE: You need to get your red eye thing checked. HAL 9000: The 9000 series…