There is growing discussion about the effectiveness of the automated ball-strike (ABS) system in baseball. Recent data from Triple-A games indicates that the ABS system, also known as robo-umps, did not work as hoped, leading to fewer strikes, more walks, and more home runs. Critics argue that the rule book strike zone is smaller than the called strike zone, and the current challenge system has not significantly reduced these significant differences. Some experts suggest that pitchers could potentially exploit the ball-strike challenge system, raising questions about its impact on the game.
I’ve said before the rule book strike zone is smaller than the called strike zone. This piece does a good job of showing the consequences of what’s happened when using ABS & the challenged system. https://t.co/tK66LkBVdS
Triple-A Pitch Data Shows Robo Ump Strike Zone Didn’t Work As Hoped 👀 https://t.co/RTwztBb786 https://t.co/I6femTECKf
I tried to dig deep into the numbers on the difference between AAA games with full-ABS (robo-umps) and the challenge system. This year did reduce the differences, but they still remained significant. Full ABS: Fewer strikes, more walks, more HRs. https://t.co/GIOIY6q7nz
Will a ball-strike challenge system improve the game? 🤖 @scottbraun and @ajpierzynski12 on how pitchers could take advantage. https://t.co/giGfL5b7CZ
Interesting read and we need change at the MLB level (some ability to challenge really bad ball/strike calls)... https://t.co/5AALAauK3a