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WestMichRad

(3,158 posts)

19. Don't shoot the messenger!

Reply to LisaM (Reply #17)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 10:47 AM

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All I’m saying is that… that’s not how the strike zone is being defined, for the purposes of the ABS challenge system.

I suspect that majority of challenges will be on whether the ball is inside or outside, not too high or low. And the width of the strike zone is fixed by the width of home plate, at the front of the plate.

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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 Saturday #16

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

Don't shoot the messenger! WestMichRad Saturday #19

The two I saw the other day were in height. LisaM Saturday #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 Saturday #23

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

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

My guess is this is a stepping stone to ABS calling all the pitches VMA131Marine Saturday #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 Saturday #21

Informative little video right here True Dough 18 hrs ago #24

Quickly, I think the rule will change, only catches/batters can ask for review. OAITW r.2.0 18 hrs ago #25

Chris Sale has already stated he will not challenge. True Dough 18 hrs ago #26