Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred has indicated that there is a growing consensus among players for the implementation of an automated ball-strike (ABS) system. Manfred stated that the challenge form of ABS is likely to be the starting point when it is introduced to the big leagues. However, he noted that the system is not expected to be ready for the 2025 season. Manfred also mentioned that the players' strike challenge is likely for MLB. This potential shift in how balls and strikes are called on the field could significantly impact the game in the coming years.
Commish: Automated ball-strike system still needs work https://t.co/X5tEB1uoh0 https://t.co/xaCUF5Se05
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says there is 'growing consensus' for automated strike zone https://t.co/AG1jQZDEue
Manfred: ABS Likely To Arrive As Challenge System In MLB, Though Likely Not Ready For 2025 https://t.co/EjwyeXvjWT https://t.co/4ISd2V4RXH
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Major League Baseball could see a massive shift in how balls and strikes are called on the field in the coming years, according to some new comments from commissioner Rob Manfred https://t.co/3apVrCOull
Manfred: players strike challenge likely for MLB https://t.co/bYr37cmaVQ
Rob Manfred: "There’s a growing consensus in large part based on what we’re hearing from players that the challenge form should be the form of ABS, if and when we bring it to the big leagues, at least as a starting point." He's held this opinion for a while, others coming around