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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, 09:29 PM

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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 Friday OP

What?!? Sun-Moon Friday #1

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

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

There is another Video with the analysis giving the ump a pass on one pitch Brother Buzz Friday #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 Friday #13

No. All hitters have been measured WestMichRad Yesterday #16

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

Don't shoot the messenger! WestMichRad Yesterday #19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It will change the game a little... WestMichRad Yesterday #21