As MLB executives huddled amongst each other at the General Manager Meetings last week, an issue that garnered plenty of attention was the Houston Astros’ alleged use of a camera to steal signs from opponents at Minute Maid Park during the 2017 season.
Former Astros-turned Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers first brought light to the matter by detailing Houston’s installation of a camera in center field that captured signs from opposing catchers.
Astros employees were then able to decode the signs and relay to batters which pitches to expect by banging loudly on a trash can. The allegations sparked a discussion among the general managers in which they questioned whether cameras should be banned at every MLB ballpark.