Guide Note

At the Major League Baseball General Managers' meetings in November 2007, a proposal passed by a 25-5 vote recommending the use of instant replay on any questionable home run calls.¹

Fast Facts

1. Vote to use replay passed 25-5¹
2. Replay equipment will be installed in all ballparks¹
3. Umpires will receive training for instant replay decisions²
4. Video will be used for disputed home runs¹
5. First-ever MLB game to use instant replay: Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. EST, August 28, 2008

On August 20, 2008, baseball umpires and management agreed to start using instant replay during the 2008 season.² Commissioner Bud Selig was initially opposed to instant replay, but has since softened his position. The decision to use replay was made to prevent games from being unfairly decided on questionable home run calls.¹

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