Robot umpires overturned 54% of challenged calls in the first season of the automated ball-strike system, and catchers were far more successful than batters.
Catchers succeeded on 59% of their challenges, while batters had a 49% success rate and pitchers — who seldom challenged compared to catchers and batters — were at 40%.
Brian Flores has become one of the most impactful and prominent assistant coaches in the NFL over four seasons as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, with his knack for play-calling and a gift for maximizing the group’s strengths.
The Vikings’ defense has been especially ready this season, with league-best rates in sacks per pass attempt, touchdowns allowed inside the 20-yard line and third-down conversions. Flores will have the opportunity on Sunday to show off his tricks to his old team, the winless Miami Dolphins.
Chris Calvert can be reached at calv4769@stthomas.edu.
