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Fox Sports
2 days ago
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- Fox Sports
MLB could introduce Automated Ball-Strike System in 2026 season
Computer technology to appeal ball/strike calls could be in place for the 2026 regular season. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the use of the Automated Ball-Strike System was likely to be considered by the 11-man competition committee, which includes six management representatives. During a spring training experiment in 288 games, teams were successful on 52.2% of their ball/strike challenges using the Automated Ball-Strike System. "I do think that we're going to pursue the possibility of change in that process and we'll see what comes out at the end of that," Manfred said. "The teams are really positive about ABS. I do have that unscientific system that I use: my email traffic. And my distinct impression is that using ABS in spring training has made people more prone to complain of balls and strike calls via email to me referencing the need for ABS." An experiment with a technology system to challenge checked-swing calls started in the Class A Florida State League on May 20. That is not under consideration for MLB use in 2026. "I think we've got to get over the hump in terms of either doing ABS or not doing it before you'd get into the complication of a separate kind of challenge," Manfred said. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Hamilton Spectator
20-05-2025
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- Hamilton Spectator
MLB to experiment in minors with technology challenges for checked swings
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will experiment with a technology system to challenge checked swing calls in the Class A Florida State League starting Tuesday. Using a Hawk-Eye system, a checked swing call can be challenged by either the team at bat or on defense. The decision will be made based on whether the bat head is ahead of the knob by more than 45 degrees — matching the first-base line for a right-handed hitter and the third-base line for a left-handed hitter. Short of 45 degrees will be called a no swing. A team will be allowed to make a challenge until it has one unsuccessful challenge. A video of the Hawk-Eye determination of the maximum bat angle will be shown on the ballpark video board. The team on defense can still ask the plate umpire to check a non-swing call with the first-base umpire for right-handed batters and third-base ump for left-handed batters without using a challenge. MLB experimented with the system in some Arizona Fall League games last year at Salt River Fields. There is no definition of a checked swing in the Official Baseball Rules, through it references checked-swing appeals. The start of the test was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. MLB experimented with an Automated Ball-Strike System using the Hawk-Eye system during 288 spring training games this year, and teams won 52.2% of their ball/strike challenge s. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said regular-season use in 2026 is possible but not definite. ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
MLB to experiment in minors with technology challenges for checked swings
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will experiment with a technology system to challenge checked swing calls in the Class A Florida State League starting Tuesday. Using a Hawk-Eye system, a checked swing call can be challenged by either the team at bat or on defense. The decision will be made based on whether the bat head is ahead of the knob by more than 45 degrees — matching the first-base line for a right-handed hitter and the third-base line for a left-handed hitter. Short of 45 degrees will be called a no swing. A team will be allowed to make a challenge until it has one unsuccessful challenge. A video of the Hawk-Eye determination of the maximum bat angle will be shown on the ballpark video board. The team on defense can still ask the plate umpire to check a non-swing call with the first-base umpire for right-handed batters and third-base ump for left-handed batters without using a challenge. MLB experimented with the system in some Arizona Fall League games last year at Salt River Fields. There is no definition of a checked swing in the Official Baseball Rules, through it references checked-swing appeals. The start of the test was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. MLB experimented with an Automated Ball-Strike System using the Hawk-Eye system during 288 spring training games this year, and teams won 52.2% of their ball/strike challenge s. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said regular-season use in 2026 is possible but not definite. ___ AP MLB: recommended in this topic
Mint
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
MLB to experiment in minors with technology challenges for checked swings
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will experiment with a technology system to challenge checked swing calls in the Class A Florida State League starting Tuesday. Using a Hawk-Eye system, a checked swing call can be challenged by either the team at bat or on defense. The decision will be made based on whether the bat head is ahead of the knob by more than 45 degrees — matching the first-base line for a right-handed hitter and the third-base line for a left-handed hitter. Short of 45 degrees will be called a no swing. A team will be allowed to make a challenge until it has one unsuccessful challenge. A video of the Hawk-Eye determination of the maximum bat angle will be shown on the ballpark video board. The team on defense can still ask the plate umpire to check a non-swing call with the first-base umpire for right-handed batters and third-base ump for left-handed batters without using a challenge. MLB experimented with the system in some Arizona Fall League games last year at Salt River Fields. There is no definition of a checked swing in the Official Baseball Rules, through it references checked-swing appeals. The start of the test was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. MLB experimented with an Automated Ball-Strike System using the Hawk-Eye system during 288 spring training games this year, and teams won 52.2% of their ball/strike challenge s. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said regular-season use in 2026 is possible but not definite.
Winnipeg Free Press
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
MLB to experiment in minors with technology challenges for checked swings
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will experiment with a technology system to challenge checked swing calls in the Class A Florida State League starting Tuesday. Using a Hawk-Eye system, a checked swing call can be challenged by either the team at bat or on defense. The decision will be made based on whether the bat head is ahead of the knob by more than 45 degrees — matching the first-base line for a right-handed hitter and the third-base line for a left-handed hitter. Short of 45 degrees will be called a no swing. A team will be allowed to make a challenge until it has one unsuccessful challenge. A video of the Hawk-Eye determination of the maximum bat angle will be shown on the ballpark video board. The team on defense can still ask the plate umpire to check a non-swing call with the first-base umpire for right-handed batters and third-base ump for left-handed batters without using a challenge. MLB experimented with the system in some Arizona Fall League games last year at Salt River Fields. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. There is no definition of a checked swing in the Official Baseball Rules, through it references checked-swing appeals. The start of the test was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. MLB experimented with an Automated Ball-Strike System using the Hawk-Eye system during 288 spring training games this year, and teams won 52.2% of their ball/strike challenge s. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said regular-season use in 2026 is possible but not definite. ___ AP MLB:
