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Wounded Bear

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3. It's spring training for umps, too...

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 10:29 PM

Feb 27

They're getting back into the game as well.

Last season they used the ABS in spring training games. By the time the season had started it had kind of evened itself out to where only a few calls are overturned. Teams only get 2 fails on challenges per game, with extras added for extra innings.

I like it. It's fast and decisive. Doesn't slow the game much and doesn't cause the delays that other challenges cause.

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Baseball ABS is a game changer. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 OP

What?!? Sun-Moon Feb 27 #1

An Umpire Had Five Straight Calls Get Overturned With ABS Brother Buzz Feb 27 #2

This is the vid that I watched that made me realize how big a game changer this tech is. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #5

There is another Video with the analysis giving the ump a pass on one pitch Brother Buzz Feb 27 #6

I imagine ABS will compensate. If the batter changes his stance at the pitch , the zone will change at the same time. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #13

No. All hitters have been measured WestMichRad Feb 28 #16

The strike zone is mutable. It not only changes with the batter, LisaM Feb 28 #17

Don't shoot the messenger! WestMichRad Feb 28 #19

The two I saw the other day were in height. LisaM Feb 28 #22

It's spring training for umps, too... Wounded Bear Feb 27 #3

You definitely need limitations on challenges. Most shouldn't be contested. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #4

Managers have no direct say in the pitch challenge action. WestMichRad Feb 27 #7

How is the review done? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #9

It's actually displayed on the jumbotron at the game... Wounded Bear Feb 28 #23

You are correct about the actual challenge... Wounded Bear Feb 28 #18

I have no doubt that you are correct on this. WestMichRad Feb 28 #20

My guess is this is a stepping stone to ABS calling all the pitches VMA131Marine Feb 28 #15

I'm a high school umpire and would love to have ABS and reviewed calls. chicoescuela Feb 27 #8

It has to be controlled use. Otherwise, the game breaks down. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #10

Of course, you're right the number of challenges has to be controlled. chicoescuela Feb 27 #11

It's a beautiful thing to be involved at your level. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #12

Absolutely right. I love the game and being involved with the kids that love it too. chicoescuela Feb 27 #14

It will change the game a little... WestMichRad Feb 28 #21

Informative little video right here True Dough Mar 1 #24

Quickly, I think the rule will change, only catches/batters can ask for review. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 1 #25

Chris Sale has already stated he will not challenge. True Dough Mar 1 #26

Imagine if Angel Hernandez was still around.. Princess Turandot Tuesday #27