Other baseball philosophers scoff at Bork's suggestion. This business about umpires calling eyeball-high pitches strikes is baloney. Just because an umpire isn't a strict constructionist doesn't mean that he'll call a strike whenever the urge hits him. Umpires are constrained by peer pressure, by fear of ridicule, and by their own love for the integrity of the game. It was lowered in response to various demands of the game and, primarily, the demands of the fans.
Some debates never end.
Perhaps the debate over strict constructionism and the strike zone is one of those. The wisest observation on the whole subject may have been made by a crusty old manager.