What MLB players think of automated ball-strike challenge rule

"I didn't realize how tough it is on those guys to kind of hear 30-plus thousand people know you maybe did your job wrong, I guess, on that pitch."

"The fans seem to like it. They get loud when a call is overturned or is confirmed. It's an interaction for them that they've never really had."

"I would make it a three-dimensional plate. I don't like it being one thin line. If we have the technology to do it on one line I have a feeling we can do it on the whole three-dimensional thing."

The automated ball-strike challenge system has generated considerable attention in the MLB, with nearly 1,000 calls challenged and a 55% overturn rate. Players have expressed mixed feelings, noting the pressure on umpires and the excitement for fans. Some players appreciate the interaction it creates, while others suggest improvements, such as a three-dimensional strike zone. The system has become a focal point in games, enhancing the viewing experience for fans and players alike.

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