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Did Chapman's incident directly influence the rule requiring umpires to replace dirty balls?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Possibly

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Answer

Yes, Chapman's incident directly influenced the rule requiring umpires to replace dirty balls. After Chapman's incident, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred said that umpires would be required to replace balls that are dirty or have been scuffed up by pitchers. This change was made in an effort to prevent pitchers from intentionally throwing dirty balls in order to gain an advantage.
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