Major League Baseball is trialing an Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) during spring training after successful minor league tests. This system uses stadium cameras to monitor pitches and aid umpires by indicating whether a pitch is a ball or strike. Starting in 2024, a challenge system will allow teams to contest two calls per game, with retained challenges on success. This innovation aims to enhance accuracy while keeping traditional umpire roles intact. Initial testing occurs in 13 spring training venues across Florida.
The Automated Ball-Strike System, currently being tested in MLB spring training, aims to assist umpires while preserving human judgment in calls.
Beginning in 2024, MLB will implement a challenge system allowing teams to question calls made by umpires, retaining their challenge if successful.
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