Morning Briefing: Automated Challenge System Full-Time in Triple-A
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On Tuesday, the MLB sent a memo to farm directors announcing that on June 25, all Triple-A games will use an automated ball-strike (abs) challenge system, ESPN reported.
Jun 3, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Drew Millas (81) walks off the field after being called out on strikes by home plate umpire umpire Carlos Torres (37) for the final out as New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (13) celebrates at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The memo is the latest sign that the league is gradually heading towards implementing the challenge system.
In the challenge system, a catcher or hitter can challenge a ball or strike a call in real-time with the umpire receiving the answer via an earpiece.
For the first half of the Triple-A season, full ABS, which means every call is made for the umpire was used Tuesday-Thursday with the challenge system being used on weekends.
The earliest any system can be implemented in the major leagues will be 2026.
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