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OAITW r.2.0

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4. You definitely need limitations on challenges. Most shouldn't be contested.

Reply to Wounded Bear (Reply #3)

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 09:36 PM

20 hrs ago

And the managers are going to hold them until they count. No guarantee that the umpire will be over-ruled...but at least there is a consistent point of reference that will make sure bad calls lessen the impact of bad calls throwing games.

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Baseball ABS is a game changer. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 20 hrs ago OP

What?!? Sun-Moon 20 hrs ago #1

An Umpire Had Five Straight Calls Get Overturned With ABS Brother Buzz 20 hrs ago #2

This is the vid that I watched that made me realize how big a game changer this tech is. OAITW r.2.0 20 hrs ago #5

There is another Video with the analysis giving the ump a pass on one pitch Brother Buzz 20 hrs ago #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 19 hrs ago #13

No. All hitters have been measured WestMichRad 10 hrs ago #16

The strike zone is mutable. It not only changes with the batter, LisaM 8 hrs ago #17

Don't shoot the messenger! WestMichRad 7 hrs ago #19

The two I saw the other day were in height. LisaM 5 hrs ago #22

It's spring training for umps, too... Wounded Bear 20 hrs ago #3

You definitely need limitations on challenges. Most shouldn't be contested. OAITW r.2.0 20 hrs ago #4

Managers have no direct say in the pitch challenge action. WestMichRad 20 hrs ago #7

How is the review done? OAITW r.2.0 19 hrs ago #9

It's actually displayed on the jumbotron at the game... Wounded Bear 4 hrs ago #23

You are correct about the actual challenge... Wounded Bear 7 hrs ago #18

I have no doubt that you are correct on this. WestMichRad 7 hrs ago #20

My guess is this is a stepping stone to ABS calling all the pitches VMA131Marine 16 hrs ago #15

I'm a high school umpire and would love to have ABS and reviewed calls. chicoescuela 19 hrs ago #8

It has to be controlled use. Otherwise, the game breaks down. OAITW r.2.0 19 hrs ago #10

Of course, you're right the number of challenges has to be controlled. chicoescuela 19 hrs ago #11

It's a beautiful thing to be involved at your level. OAITW r.2.0 19 hrs ago #12

Absolutely right. I love the game and being involved with the kids that love it too. chicoescuela 19 hrs ago #14

It will change the game a little... WestMichRad 7 hrs ago #21